Dave's short profile:

-I am 53, English born and bred, a school science teacher, living in Pensford, a small village on the A37 road about 5 miles south of Bristol. I have been writing the publications and doing many other jobs for the VW Type 3 & 4 Club for about 12 years, and have been keen on VWs for over 40 years. I still have the Beetle I bought when a student in 1966, but it needs some restoration work now. I have collected a useful library of VW Factory Manuals and information, mainly for the Type 3s.

-The house in the Variant picture is not mine; I grew up there, and my mother still lives there. I would like the large garage there; it's big enough to take the Camper roof off and mend it without having to put either outside! You can see I have varied interests, including building, but as far as VWs go, I have hardly driven anything else, and have never owned a non-VW. I took this picture few years ago with my family and the Variant. From left: Richard, Dave (me), Chris, Anne (my wife) and Steve. I haven't changed much since that picture, but my children are about a foot higher now.