a pretty well known picture today, but nevertheless very cool!

Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division drive a captured German Kubelwagen

at the junction of Rue Holgate and RN13 in Carentan, Normandy.

Picture by the US National Archives.

Are you part of the (Western European) VW rollercoaster of last week?
Or did you follow us on social media?

Feels like we’re in the middle of a VW Tornado…
More shows to come this weekend!

All these shows, visits, launches … wowh!
…and we launch even more….. new product this week…

Let’s go strong… BBT rules!

In their Silver Weld Through range BBT has now launched all different model rear corners for your deluxe split window bus.
These corners, with perfect pressed hole for the corner window, complete the BBT line of split window bus corners, no less than 18 different model corners to choose from.
All BBT rear corners comes with perfect pre-cut holes for taillights to help finish your bus exactly as it left the factory.

All other SWT rear corners and the BBT complete SWT program can be found in our reader HERE

0890-363-1 Rear corner Deluxe complete – Bus 03/55-57 left SWT
0890-373-1 Rear corner Deluxe complete – Bus 03/55-57 right SWT

0890-364-1 Rear corner Deluxe complete – Bus 57-12/58 left SWT
0890-374-1 Rear corner Deluxe complete – Bus 57-12/58 right SWT

0890-365-1 Rear corner Deluxe complete – Bus 12/58-07/61 left SWT
0890-375-1 Rear corner Deluxe complete – Bus 12/58-07/61 right SWT

0890-366-1 Rear corner Deluxe complete – Bus 08/61-12/63 left SWT
0890-376-1 Rear corner Deluxe complete – Bus 08/61-12/63 right SWT

These two pins hold your washer bottle in to your spare wheel of your beloved late model beetle.
The shape of the pins, how odd it may sound, keeps the washer bottle perfect in place.

Missing so many times and tops off a beautiful restoration.
A real necessity!

Sold by the pair.
Check out our quantity pricing for a good deal!

2462-150 Washerbottle mounting pins – Beetle 08/67-12/80 (pair)

Because of the raising volumes we imported the doglegs for the early bay window directly from the manufacturer, what gave us the possibility to lower our prices dramatically.

Back in stock @ way cheaper prices and nice quantity pricing as well!

Not everything get more expensive @ BBT!

0891-100 Front wheel arch left – Bus 08/67-07/71 /TQ
0891-101 Front wheel arch right – Bus 08/67-07/71 /TQ

Vent wing, quarter light, vent window, ¼ lights.. these are some of names the exact same window get’s in the automotive world.
It’s the small triangle shaped window which is usually found in the front doors and traditionally hinges on the top/bottom so it opens sideways..some cars/buses also feature a vent window further to the rear of the car.

In the spotlight is the left vent window for the late model super beetle, or 1303, as tend to call those in Europe, Convertible.,
it’s manufactured from tempered glass which is also stamped in the window.

Should you need a right one too then please use BBT ref 9001-205.
Of course we have many more windows for your aircooled vehicle.

Just visit our Webshop, click on catalogue than go to category Exterior and finally windows – here you’ll find the entire BBT window assortment.

9001-200 – Ventwing window, left, convertible – Beetle 1303

Next up is the bakelite shift knob for the early beetle pre 09/52, a top-notch product for the split window beetle (and early potsche too)  made by people who know split window beetles very well!
They fit perfectly and look the part! Below is the Ivory colour but we also have this available in black with BBT ref 0514-605.

0514-600 – Shift knob bakelite, ivory – Beetle  -09/52

And finally we have the non louvred 3 piece fire wall for beetles. Made out of polished stainless steel and available of the shelve here at BBT.

Perfect for a hyper clean look in your engine compartment.

2305 – Firewall, stainless steel, chrome, smooth – Beetle

If you are unable to find what you’re looking for – we are here to help!

Check our website and catalogs on www.BBT4VW.com 
Or give us a call on +32 (0)3 633 22 22 or email info@bbt4vw.com

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BBT News Team wish you a splendid weekend, and hopefully we see each other in Chimay!

Are you loaded up yet?

We put a 62 Ghia and a 61 Standard beetle on our  trailers together with some cool vintage US bikes.

Check us out @ EBI!