Own a VW Air-Cooled Vehicle?
Whether you own a Beach Buggy, Baja Bug, Classic Beetle, Kombi, Karmann Ghia or any vintage VW air-cooled vehicle, we’d love to meet you.
…you’ve found your people.
Join us for scenic monthly runs, weekend camps, braais, plenty of laughs and a great bunch of VW enthusiasts who love getting out on the road.
Visitors are always welcome.
Step 1. Join our Event WhatsApp Group
This is our announcements-only WhatsApp group.
Here you’ll receive:
- Details of upcoming monthly runs
- Meeting points and departure times
- Club camps and social events
- Important club announcements
Your privacy matters: Our Event WhatsApp Group is for announcements only. Only administrators can post, and we’ll never ask you for passwords, banking details or verification codes. If you ever receive a suspicious message claiming to be from the Wild Buggers, please contact Anton or Mickey directly.
Step 2. Come and meet us.
Bring your VW.
Join us on one of our monthly runs.
Meet the members.
Have a chat.
See what the Wild Buggers are all about.
There’s absolutely no pressure to join. Come along, meet the members and enjoy the day.
Step 3. Become part of the Wild Buggers family
Members WhatsApp Chat Group
After you’ve joined us on a run or two and decided the Wild Buggers is the club for you, we’ll happily add you to our Members Chat Group.
Unlike the Event Group, everyone can participate.
Members use this group to:
- Share photos
- Ask technical questions
- Help each other find spare parts
- Arrange get-togethers
- Show off their latest projects
- Have a laugh together
What kind of vehicles are welcome?
- Beach Buggies (Doesn’t matter if its air-cooled or water-cooled)
- Baja Bugs
- Classic Beetles
- Kombis
- Karmann Ghias
- Type 3s
- Type 181s
- Other vintage VW air-cooled vehicles
Whether your VW is fully restored, modified or still a work in progress, you’re welcome to come and meet us.
Frequently asked questions.
Do I have to become a member before attending a run?
No. Visitors are always welcome to come along and meet the club first.
Do I need a perfect show car?
Definitely not! Whether your VW is restored, modified or still a project, you’ll fit right in.
How often do you meet?
We usually meet on the second Sunday of every month, with details announced in the Event WhatsApp Group.
Can my family come with?
Absolutely. All our events are family-friendly, and partners and children are welcome.
Is there lots of chatting in the Event Group?
No. The Event Group is used only for club announcements, run details and important information. That means no spam and very few notifications.
The Wild Buggers isn’t just about classic Volkswagens. It’s about the friendships, the adventures and the memories we make together. If that sounds like your kind of club, we’d love to meet you on our next run.