So the story is, after chatting in the workshop about what car we should be building for 2025 SAG Brad & Magic came up with the idea of a Polo 6n as its 50 years of the Polo; all of a sudden like 100mph ( if you know magic could of been 200mph ) we were building a Harlequin replica!
The hunt started to find a 1995. although it was introduced to the UK in 1996. we wanted to stay true with a 1995; we need a 1995 / 5 dr / 6n – Easy right? Lots and lots of searching then followed a few was found but they was just not right until Dennis rang Magic.
MAGIC, MAGIC I’ve found one !!!! and he was right. So, the call was made and the guys selling it were totally on board with the idea; he even gave us a few hundred quid off it , The car was his late mothers (Nessa) and had been left to him when she sadly passed away. The time had come to find Nessy a new home and what’s better than a tribute car that will help families and children at Christmas time.
With the deal done Magic grabbed a lift from his long time friend J Royce who was travelling back to Australia via Heathrow, which so happened to be just by the wee polo. Trade plates in and a massive leap of faith Nessa was driven back to Volksmagic via a little stop off at Surrey Autoworks to do a few checks ensuring all was good. A cuppa with the guys and the resto story continues soon!
So with a whole load of anniversaries going on:
Nessa would have been 100 this year
The VW Polo mark is 50
VW Polo Harlequin 30
And Santas a Gangster 10; yes, we are in our tenth year!
Nothing special was brewing in Magic head, so now we have the Volksmagic Harlequin collection:
VW Polo
Snap on Tool box with matching stool and cantilever lamp
Raleigh burner BMX
More to come; Keep watching!
Magic & Co x
Santa's a Gangster
"Santa's a Gangster is a charitable organisation set up by a bunch of likeminded petrol heads, suppo
This year, we have not one, not two, but three stunning prizes up for grabs!
How Can You Help Santa?
Please, rest assured that if you have purchased a raffle ticket, it will be included. Check your Paypal messages for more details!
What you need to know!
We Do Not Donate Cash!
All cash received by us is used to purchase gifts.
No Running Costs!
We swallow all of these costs in house.
The Car Build!
All paid for and supplied by our surrounding trades.
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This years builds!
The car build!
The bike build!
The toolbox build!
Would you like to purchase raffle tickets in person? or drop off some gifts to donate? No problem, our extensive network of friends means you’re never far away!
VolksMagic
111a Park Lane
Oldbury
B69 4LP
0121 541 2278
Surrey Auto Works
Unit 7 Great Grove Farm
Murray Road
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 0HT
07931 582138
The Old Dub Shop
Unit 1 Crosslanes Farm
Crosslands Pill
Bristol
BS20 0JJ
07949 371887
Vag car
28 Longford Road
Bridgetown
Cannock
Staffordshire
WS11 0DG
01543 897110
Dengines
Dennis James
Unit 7 Dawley Brook Road
Kingswinford
DY6 7BD
07527 855536
VW World
Unit 5/6
Portwood Trading Estate
Carrington Road
Stockport
SK1 2JT
0161 476 3606
Koyla Kitchen
174 Thornes Road
Brierley Hill
DY5 2JY
01384 424045
Bug Barn
Nigel Barkley
Kegworth
Molehill farm
07790 763579
Mr & Mrs Tattoo
Unit 3
Winyates Center
Redditch
B98 ONR
07802 364708
Lee Ashbourne
436 Griffiths Drive
Ashmore Park
Wednesfield
Wolverhampton
WV11 2LG
07957 200907
Simon Chadwick
Malven area
07878 085326
One Automotive
1 Heathcote Way
Warwick
CV34 6TE
07931 852043
The Nickelodeon
Bentleybridge Way
Wednesfield
Wolverhampton
WV11 1BP
01902 305741
The Fox at Shipley
Bridgnorth Rd
Wolverhampton
WV6 7EH
01902 700376
KFord Tyres
Unit 2A Dawley Brook Rd
Kingswinford
DY6 7BD
01384 401656
Alans BMX
49 Wallgate
Wigan
WN1 1BE
01942 826598
This years car will be appearing at plenty of events over the coming months, where you’ll have the chance to buy a raffle ticket for just £5 or make a donation of a gift!
Tattoo’s a Gangster: 6th December
WVVW Collection: 6th December
Past Events
Mission Christmas: Cash for Kids
Gifts Galore
Each year, Santa’s a Gangster comes together with all of their many supporters to collect toys and gifts for people that need them. Our goal is to try and ensure that no-one wakes up without a gift under the tree on Christmas morning. To this end, we have joined forced with Free Radio’s Mission Christmas: Cash for Kids as they have the network in place to ensure the gifts we donate, go where they are most needed. In 2023, this amazing organisation (with the help of Santa), delivered 312,063 presents.
We could do none of this without the support of our many sponsors and it’s not too late to join them!
Parts and Services
We are always looking for new traders to come on board and help up build these amazing giveaway cars.
Cash Donations
Cash donations help us find all of those finishing touches that make our cars stand out from the crowd.
Ade Mason
Big Magic
Sean
Boz
Brad
Daz the Tea Boy
Dennis
Dep
Disco Steve and Jen
Matt Pinker
Lee Ashbourne
Johny Royce
Dougie
Paige
Augustus
Paul (Dens Dad)
Uncle and Auntie Marmalade
Chad
and let’s not forget the army of people that make the magic happen …..
The 2025 draw will be for our seventh Santa’s a Gangster build. These are the amazing cars we have given away in the past!
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Never Forgotten
Jim Cousins R.I.P
Yes, he checked out in November 2019 and headed to a galaxy far, far away and we so miss him. Jim and Louise have been a massive part of Santa’s a Gangster from day one, not only sorting out advertising and printing, but also being a huge collection point for us. This years car give away is that little bit more special because it was actually Jims own buggy, kindly donated by his family, and when you see it, you won’t believe your eyes!
Louise has carried on helping, collecting, and promoting; She’s a true super star!
Magic & Co x