The Man Behind the Bus: Leo Van Delft's Life in Air-Cooled Volkswagens Ep56

E56 - The Man Behind the Bus: Leo Van Delft's Life in Air-Cooled Volkswagens Ep56

Published: March 14, 2026

Duration: 1:16:07

In this episode of DubLife Diaries, Joe sits down with lifelong Volkswagen enthusiast Leo Van Delft, whose passion for air-cooled VWs spans more than five decades.

 

Leo’s journey began in 1972 with a 1966 Volkswagen Beetle. What started as a simple love for the iconic cars quickly turned into a career. While still in college, Leo opened his own Volkswagen repair shop, building a reputation for keeping classic air-cooled machines on the road. He later transitioned into education, spending 23 years teaching automotive technology, sharing his knowledge and patience with the next generation of mechanics.

 

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