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SOCAL VW CLASSIC 2026 RECAP
The annual SoCal VW Classic drew hundreds of cars and thousands of fans for one of the biggest air-cooled gatherings of the year.
The annual SoCal VW Classic drew hundreds of cars and thousands of fans for one of the biggest air-cooled gatherings of the year.
Started in a Long Beach garage in the mid-90s, this 1965 Bug took three decades and two generations to finish.
The Irvine Spring Meet has quietly grown into one of the must-attend cars-and-coffee gatherings on the West Coast.
A daily-driver Baja Bug evolved into a fully-equipped desert exploration rig — and Maria documented every step.
Hot VWs Magazine April 2026: Hawaii Seven-O Aloha Attitude. ON THE COVER: A beautiful day in Hawaii with island-built VWs.
Our March issue walkaround takes you behind the scenes on the cover shoot and feature builds.
Hot VWs Magazine March 2026: Working Type 2 Special. Buses that haul, work, and still look good doing it.
Our Tech Talk series tackles a complete 1776cc engine build — bare case to first start.
Hot VWs Magazine February 2026: The California Issue. Coastal cruisers and canyon carvers.
Hot VWs Magazine December 2025: jaw-dropping builds and unforgettable details.
Hot VWs Magazine November 2025: ARMADILLO. A build that turns heads and starts conversations.
Hot VWs Magazine October 2025: fall features and event coverage from across the country.