Welcome to OLDSPEED

Discover Authentic Accessories & Oldspeed Upgrades

Welcome to your go-to resource for original vintage accessories and period-correct engine upgrades for classic Volkswagen Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and VW Bus models.

If you're driving a stock VW from the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s, and you've enhanced its engine with components from the same era, your build qualifies as OLDSPEED — a style that blends originality with performance.

We focus on showcasing rare and authentic parts from legendary brands that defined the oldspeed movement, including:

Judson Supercharger
Okrasa (Oettinger Kraftfahrtechnische Spezial Anstalt)
Shorrock Supercharger
EMPI
Speedwell Sprint Kit
Pepco
MAG

Whether you're restoring a vintage VW or building a period-correct performance setup, this site is dedicated to helping you find the right parts and inspiration.

EMPI Catalog Archive (1958–1973)

Looking for authentic EMPI catalogs, brochures, or vintage VW documentation?

You’ve found the ultimate resource! This website offers full-page, high-resolution scans of every EMPI catalog from 1958 to 1973, all available to view completely free.

In addition to the complete EMPI collection, you'll also find:

Rare catalogs from the 1960s featuring classic VW accessories
Vintage advertising materials from the 1950s and 1960s, showcasing original marketing for Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and VW Bus upgrades

A comprehensive database of rare accessories from the 1950s and 1960s, including:
Vintage advertising materials from the 1950s and 1960s, showcasing original marketing for Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and VW Bus upgrades

🏁 Homage to Legendary VW Performance Catalogs

Step into the world of classic Volkswagen tuning with this curated tribute to some of the most iconic and rare catalogs from the golden age of air-cooled performance:

📘 Speedwell Catalog (1960s)
A British classic, this catalog features the legendary Speedwell Sprint Kit and other performance upgrades that helped define the early VW tuning scene.

👑 EMPI "Kings of the Road" Catalog
One of the rarest EMPI publications, this catalog celebrates the brand's dominance in the VW aftermarket world with bold styling and high-performance parts.

📰 Foreign Car Guide Magazines
Packed with vintage ads, technical articles, and product showcases from the 1950s and 60s, these magazines offer a nostalgic look at the early days of VW culture and customization.

The Legendary Judson VW

The best-known Judson VW ever, taken in 1960. It was owned by W Frank Edmondson of South Carolina and having bought the Ghia in 1959, took just a few days to realise this was no street performer.

He settled on a Judson Supercharger upgrade and over the next couple of years racked up 38 ¼ mile class wins.

So pleased was Frank with his Judson he wrote a letter of thanks to the Judson Company and they used his testimony and pictures of the car in a promotional leaflet included in every Judson Kit for a number of years. (from John Moxon)