Classic car culture in Cape Town has always had a heartbeat of its own. From the coastal sweeping bends of Chapman’s Peak to the mountain passes of the Western Cape, there is nothing quite like the sight and sound of a proper old-school convoy rolling through the scenery. Over the Read more
Two weeks from now, around a braai somewhere in Cape Town, there is a very good chance nobody will be talking about the Castle of Good Hope. Instead, they’ll be talking about Kyle lying underneath his Beetle checking an EMPI deep sump after a nasty encounter with Hout Bay’s legendary Read more
Introduction What will members still be talking about around a braai two weeks from now? It probably will not be the coffee at Potbelly, the market at Lourensford, the bacon at The Bacon Spot, or even the ice cream stop at Pitstop. No, it will probably be the moment the Read more
There are days when everything goes exactly according to plan, and then there are proper Wild Buggers days. Our August Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club run, aptly named From Bars to Battleships, delivered a healthy dose of both. The plan looked simple enough on paper. Meet in Bothasig, enjoy a Read more
Some club runs start quietly. This one did not. The Propellers and Pistons Winter Cruise turned into a proper Beach Buggy club run, with old-school VW character, winter sunshine, aviation history, open roads, a few mechanical gremlins, and enough fish and chips to make the whole convoy smile. The Wild Read more
There is an old saying in the vintage car community that classic vehicles belong in a dry garage the second a grey cloud rolls in. Clearly, whoever invented that saying never spent a Sunday morning with the Wild Buggers. When you are part of an air-cooled VW club, a bit Read more
There is a unique bond between a driver and an air-cooled VW motor. These legendary engines don’t rely on modern radiators or water pumps; instead, they use a heavy-duty oil cooler and a massive fan to push air directly over the cylinders. Because they literally breathe the atmosphere around them, Read more
The latest Wild Buggers outing was a world-class reminder of why the VW air-cooled lifestyle is the best in the Western Cape. We traded the usual inland routes for a top-notch cruise toward the Atlantic, and the Oceana Power Boat Club turned out to be the perfect spot for our Read more
30 Years of the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club South Africa Since 1995, the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club South Africa has been the home for VW air cooled enthusiasts in the Western Cape. We aren’t just about the cars; we’re about the Beach Buggy lifestyle. Our 2026 camp at Read more
Convoy Kick-off at Groot Phesantekraal The day started at Groot Phesantekraal View in Durbanville, where The Wild Buggers gathered for our briefing. We had a massive variety of VW air-cooled metal lined up. From pristine classic VW Beetle models to rugged Baja Bug builds. The lineup was world-class, featuring everything Read more
Love in the Spotlight: The 2026 Valentine’s Run Recovery Saga The 2026 Valentine’s Run wasn’t just a drive; it was a high-stakes movie game and a masterclass in Beach Buggy Club brotherhood. If you missed it, you missed an absolute jol of epic proportions. Whether you drive a VW air-cooled Read more
The Zara’s Run: A Wild Buggers VW Air-Cooled Adventure Meeting at the Winelands Engin 1-Stop Our latest beach buggy outing kicked off at the Winelands Engin 1-Stop, a favorite gathering point for every VW air-cooled fan in the Western Cape. We had a massive turnout for The Wild Buggers Beach Read more
The Wild Buggers recently took to the coast for our latest adventure, and if you weren’t there, your ride is probably leaking oil out of pure FOMO. It was one of those legendary Cape Town days where the wind decided to take a holiday, leaving us with nothing but blue Read more
The Wild Buggers VW Family just wrapped up another truly epic Annual Lights For Life Run, and the best part? We found Santa a much-needed upgrade! This event is a pure, fun-filled celebration of customized VW air-cooled vehicles, and the atmosphere was electric. If you missed out on the glowing Read more
What a Jol! The Wild Buggers Year-End Bash proves that the right people make the best party. It is official: the only thing you need for a truly successful function is the right people attending. Judging by the absolute chaos, laughter, and great times at our 2025 Bash, the Wild Read more
The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club just finished another classic jol—Rhoodie & Yolande’s Run—and if you missed it, you missed a masterclass in driving a VW Air cooled vehicle and dealing with eccentric farm animals. This run proved that the VW Family passion for old school VW machines is only Read more
The Wild Buggers beach buggy club Cape Town family recently packed up their beach buggies and air-cooled VWs for a weekend that proved two things: we love our cars, and we attract truly weird levels of spontaneous, absolute fun. We’ve got the pictures to prove it, and if you weren’t Read more
Ah, what a weekend! If you happened to be anywhere near the Highlands gravel road recently, you might have felt a rumble, a joyous roar, and a whole lot of dust. That was us, your favorite VW Family, embarking on the legendary “Die Zara’s se Highlands surf & turf run.” Read more
What do you get when you mix a whole lot of air-cooled machines, a touch of golden canola fields, a couple of planes, and a troop of very hungry baboons? You get an unforgettable Wild Buggers adventure, that’s what! As the premier beach buggy club Cape Town enthusiasts join for Read more
Well, fellow Wild Buggers and VW Family followers, buckle up! Our “Revving Up for the Lens” run was an adventure for the books. You might have seen the awesome photos, but there is always more to the story when the Wild Buggers hit the road in a convoy of air-cooled Read more