Preface

What an incredible summer! It started with our Open House and more than 2500 visitors, followed by the beautiful convoy to Hessisch Oldendorf and a magnificent weekend. And the week after a lot of international guests, customers, fans and Volkswagen lovers who paid us a visit.  Then the European Bug In, the weather could have been better, although it was a big Volkswagen party...  It didn’t stop, every week there was one or another Volkswagen happening, the rhythm of our life never went that fast… And then there was Le Bug Show at Spa Francorchamps, a smaller edition than previous year, although very pleasant as always.  Here and there a couple of international happenings and the summer was a complete success.

Customers, friends, suppliers and fans whom we’ve met throughout the season 2013, thank you so much. It becomes each year better, where will it end?

Or should I talk about the weather ? Western Europe can definitely say that we had a long hot summer since more 3 years. The weather was splendid, all convertibles were riding with open roof, ragtops open! Marvelous!

With this nice weather we were busy as never before, 2013 will be a record-breaker year! The best summer ever! A dream for each oldtimer fan.

As a matter of fact even the press is writing in a positive way about economy, forecasts are being updated upwards, stock-indexes are increasing. However one should remain cautious, even though a lot of work has been done.  The real reasons of the crisis haven’t been conquered. There are still quite some European countries that cannot control their budget. One pin is enough to knock over the whole game.  We have to stay alert.

After all we mustn’t complain in “our” Volkswagen world, a niche market isn’t that subject to the economic climate. Marketing books prove it!

Meanwhile some incredible opportunities regarding parts have shown up. More news in next Newsletter.  As a set habit you’ll be the first to know through the BBT blog new products update each Friday, which is crucial to remain informed of our products.

Let’s face autumn together, enjoying the beautiful colors of nature.  A nice autumn drive? That’s not to be sneezed at.

Enjoy life, experience the VW passion!

Bob