Welcome to Our Volkswagen Page.

This is our section dedicated to all things Volkswagen, form links to "Do it Yourself" articles, to a History of Volkswagen. we will also be linking to all the sites throughout the internet that will help you fix, sell, paint or buy an Volkswagen.

Volkswagen History

Today, Volkswagen is the largest automaker in Europe. The Volkswagen concept of ‘the people’s car’ was created in 1934 by Ferdinand Porsche. Early Volkswagens were designed to be an affordable and reliable means of transport for everyone – qualities and values that are still reflected in today’s range of vehicles. Since those early days the company has developed to become a major global force in car manufacturing.
Literally, the word "volkswagen" means "people's car." In Germany, the idea of a people's car wasn't exactly a new one. Before the 1930's, there had been many efforts to create simple cars that everyone could afford, but none met with profound success. Almost all cars before 1930, even if they were designed to be simple enough for the average person, ended up costing more than the average worker's yearly wage.
It was only after the war in 1946 that the Volkswagen finally became the “Peoples Car”. The Wolfsburg plant was located in the British zone of occupation and became a repair depot. The British selected Major Ivan Hirst as responsible for the factory. He wanted to start producing Volkswagens since the war had created a huge demand for a small cheap car. Using the discovered blueprints, they put the Volkswagen into production - but this time it was really for the people and now we, the classic car hobbyists, to use and enjoy.