What’s a Cal-Look VW Bug?

What’s a Cal-Look VW Bug?

A “Cal-Look” VW Bug, short for “California Look,” is a custom style of Volkswagen Beetle that originated in Southern California in the 1960s and 1970s. This style emphasizes a clean, minimalist appearance and performance enhancements. Here are...
The Volkswagen Thing

The Volkswagen Thing

The Volkswagen Type 181, commonly known as the “Volkswagen Thing” in the United States, was a compact, off-road utility vehicle produced by Volkswagen from 1968 to 1983. It was originally designed for military use and was based on the Volkswagen Beetle...
1969 VW Bug

1969 VW Bug

When selecting the best parts for a VW build, what key elements are you looking for? We asked Luis Martinez this question for his 1969 VW Bug, and here’s what he had to say:  “Power, stability, and reliability are the three things I look for when choosing the right...
Ricky Cota’s 1963 Volkswagen

Ricky Cota’s 1963 Volkswagen

Here at SCAT VW we understand the need for speed. Just ask Ricky Cota and his 1963 Volkswagen Bug: “I use SCAT VW parts for their high quality and when I need all the extra horsepower I can get! I’m using SCAT VW 1.4 ratio rockers in my ‘63 VW Bug, and they work...
1968 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback

1968 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback

ClassicCars.com shared this 1968 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback. This ride is powered by rebuilt, air-cooled 1,600cc flat-4 engine paired with a 4-speed manual transaxle. The rear-mounted engine contains twin Weber carburetors and a SCAT camshaft. This ’68 VW was...
1967 Cal-Look VW

1967 Cal-Look VW

Check out this awesome VW engine built by a 15-year-old VW enthusiast and engine builder from Finland!  You’re never too young to catch the Volkswagen bug. Last few additions to this build are on the Kennedy stage 1 pressure plate, fuel lines and the throttle...