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 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
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
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
Hey there, Beach Buggy fanatics and air-cooled enthusiasts! I’m Anton Kleyn, President of The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club, the most active beach buggy club Cape Town has to offer, and I’m still grinning from ear to ear. Wiehann’s Run! If you’re looking for fun, camaraderie, and a whole lot Read more
If you weren’t there, you seriously missed out—because the Cape Buggy Tour 2025 was an epic day! I’m Anton Kleyn, President of The Wild Buggers, the most active beach buggy club Cape Town has to offer, and seeing that convoy was a dream come true. The Cape Buggy Tour 2025 Read more
This December, the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club once again showed that our love for VW air-cooled machines is matched only by our care for the community. On a special mission to Kraaifontein, we set out to bring holiday cheer to a small children’s home. It was a day of Read more
There is nothing quite like the smell of coffee and the rumble of a VW air-cooled engine on a crisp morning! Our Winelands Breakfast Run on October 13th was a 170km scenic masterpiece through the heart of the Cape’s most beautiful vineyards. We took the long way round, enjoying winding Read more
Gear up, Wild Buggers! This is a story about sunshine, good deeds, and enough laughs to fill a Beach Buggy. Our charity run to Huis Uitsig was a legendary day, filled with heartwarming moments and the kind of community spirit that defines our club. Thinking on Our Wheels: The Great Read more