VW Bus T4&5+ Magazine - Issue 97

In this issue

Small But Mighty
When we saw Martyn Hillman’s immaculate black Caddy in the show and shine at Dubtoberfest, we had to go and take a look. A little visit to Wales followed.

Beauty and the Beast
This highly polished grey T4 Swamper will brighten up any grey day. It’s great for both family adventures and the show scene.

White Lightning
This specialist recovery truck is called a Blitzlader in Germany, this translates as Lightning Loader. In the right hands it does this very successfully, even if it looks… unusual..

Yorkshire Rose

Even though Guy Fawkes was born and raised in Yorkshire, buying a van from Yorkshire Rose Camper Conversions, definitely won’t blow up in your face

5 mins

Ultimate Dubs

For many, March means the car show season opener at Ultimate Dubs, now 15 years in, we can’t see that ever-changing

3 mins

Small but Mighty

When I saw Martyn Hillman’s immaculate black Caddy in the show and shine at Dubtoberfest, I had to go and take a look. A little visit to Wales followed

5 mins

Not Just A Hobby

For a dyed in the wool car modifier and self-confessed boy racer, this T5 proves that when you have a family, it’s not a reason to hinder your hobby

4 mins

Mongolia or Bust

In this second instalment, we join Ian and Juliet as they finish the build and set off on their epic journey to Mongolia and back

5 mins

Beauty and The Beast

This highly polished grey T4 Swamper will brighten up any grey day. It’s great for both family adventures and the show scene

4 mins

A Winter Adventure

The North Coast 500, an ever-present on many bucket lists and iconic at any time of year. Richard and Jackie Pickles tell the story of their trip over the next two issues

3 mins

Cookie Cartoonery

You may own a T-shirt or a flag from this company, you may have even seen the boss, Cookie, working at a show—but do you know the company background?

5 mins

White Lightning

This specialist recovery truck is called a Blitzlader in Germany, this translates as Lightning Loader. In the right hands it does this very successfully, even if it looks… unusual

5 mins

To Boldly Go

Fancy driving where no man has gone before? Then you need to be behind the wheel of a T6 Swamper; here’s one that can do just that

4 mins

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VW Bus T4&5+ Magazine Description:

This is the only magazine dedicated to the late model VW buses from the T4 and T5 on. The magazine acknowledges the evolution of the VW bus and spotlights where this symbol of freedom and adventure has now arrived: the T4 and T5 - taking their rightful place in the family of VW models and carrying on the tradition of quality and innovation that is the ever iconic VW Bus.
The ownership and fan base of the T4 and nowadays also the T5 has grown in recent years from a handful of these models turning up and hiding in the day visitors’ car park at the occasional VW show, to now dominating the Show n Shine paddocks throughout the season.
With affordable or good condition vintage VW buses becoming increasingly rare, the late model, front engine variants have stepped up to become the ideal solution that neatly combines the fun of owning an authentic VW bus with the practicalities of a modern vehicle.
These models also make the ideal canvas for all sorts of creative modifications with some owners being happy to clip on a shiny new set of wheel trims whilst others go the full one off custom route – versatility is the theme.