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The Story
 After replacing the engine in my daughter’s 1965 VW Beetle and left with the old 1200cc engine sitting in my garage, bleeding oil over the floor, I found myself pondering its fate. I could not bring myself to scrap it—not this masterpiece of mechanical simplicity, the brainchild of Ferdinand Porsche.

Suddenly I had an epiphany, “I’ll build a VW trike.”....and so the journey began.

About the Builder

My name is Phil Parry, a perfectionist with a mechanical design background.

Using home tools, hands-on creativity and basic experience, that old VW Beetle engine got me started on a project to create a VW trike—all within my modest home garage.

If I can do it, so can you. Whether you’re a weekend tinkerer or a seasoned builder, I will show you how.

What took me many months of hard work, determination and a 'never give up attitude' resulted in properly engineered and road compliant machine...the Big Yella trike.

With hundreds of satisfied customers around the world, my Big Yella-inspired Do-It-Yourself guide makes it easier to build your own ride. So whether you have basic mechanical skills or you're a professional builder with access to a large workshop, the DIYer's Definitive Guide to Building a Custom Volkswagen Trike is for you.

Own the Road
Start Building Your VW Trike Today

Imagine riding your own custom VW trike like Big Yella whenever and wherever you want. It looks incredible, sounds amazing and handles like a dream. Riding a trike isn’t just about transport, it's an experience, it’s about freedom, style and performance that two-wheelers can’t match.

Build a VW Trike

Do it right the first time

A DIYer's Definitive Guide to Building a Custom Volkswagen Trike will show you step by step:

How to transform a VW Beetle rear end into a jaw-dropping trike, just like Big Yella.

Step-by-step instructions with hands-on insights and proven techniques.

How to avoid costly mistakes (based on my real-life experience) and build it right the first time.

The exact tools, parts and methods needed to create Big Yella.

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A DIYer's Definitive Guide to Building a Custom Volkswagen Trike
Imagine cruising down the open road on a one-of-a-kind custom VW trike you built yourself—a machine that turns heads and captures the spirit of adventure. Be the envy of the world. Join the many builders around the world who’ve already experienced the thrill of creating their own Big Yella trike using my DIY instructions?

With A DIYer's Definitive Guide to Building a Custom Volkswagen Trike,' you’ll unlock the secrets to transforming a classic VW Beetle rear end (sub-section) into a jaw-dropping VW trike. This practical step-by-step guide is packed with hands-on insights and proven techniques that will ensure your project is a success.

Save time, money and frustration using my expert guidance that shows you how to do it right the first time. Your dream trike is waiting—let’s make it a reality!