This isn't just another VW club... its a community, a family.. its about the relationships. IT'S A WAY OF LIFE. Come join your community, we're waiting for you.
Pensacola, FL
Pending 501(c)(3) status. In the gritty underbelly of the VW enthusiast scene, where patina stains reign, the old chrome still gleams through, and where flat-four engines rumble in a symphony of rebellion, our club was born from necessity, not fanfare. We knew loud and clear that something radically different was needed. No more velvet ropes nor whispered judgments, no absurd politi
cs nor wacky social opinions. A club that is just pure, unfiltered passion for the Volkswagen soul. Enter Oil Slickers Society International (OSSi) - a ragtag fellowship of misfits who traded the drama for gasoline-powered dreams. We're not your most polished car club, and won't ever be... we're the eccentrics in oil-stained overalls, the weirdos who see poetry in a rusted fender and hear music from the growl of a flat-four. We look out for each other like family because WE ARE FAMILY! Need a tow at 2am? We've got the towbar and the thermos of terrible coffee. Hunting for that elusive carburetor part or a blue 019 distributor? Our network will have your back before you even ask. This isn't about hierarchies and rules, it's about lifting each other up, sharing war stories over campfires, and reminding one another that in a world of cookie-cutter conformity, our quirks are our superpowers. At its core, this isn't just a club... it's a lifestyle. VWs aren't vehicles to us, they're vessels for adventure, rolling canvases for self-expression, and time machines that whisk us back to an era when big-brother wasn't watching, the roads were endless, and worries were few. Our leaders? They've lived this ethos from day one-promoting inclusivity with the intensity of a rally driver hugging the twisties, fostering a space where passion trumps perfection every time. Whether you're wrenching on a weekend warrior or restoring a lifelong love, we celebrate the sweat, the scars, and the stories that come with it. And while we're unapologetically "VW-Air-Cooled-Centric," welcoming every icon from Beetles to Buses, to Things and Type-3s, to Ghias and Hebmรผllers, even vintage Porsches... whatcha got? We also invite every water-cooled wonder from Scirroccos to GTIs. Our garage and doors swing wide for kindred spirits even far beyond anything that came out of Wolfsburg. Bring your antique roadsters, classic cruisers, kit cars, custom-builts or even those whining two-stroke motorcycles that scream in clouds smoke like gremlins exposed to sunlight. If it stirs the soul and turns heads (for better or worse), it has a spot in our family! Welcome to Oil Slickers Society. In our world, the road less traveled is the only one worth driving. Let's roll out.
06/15/2026
Check out the new OSSi rolling week view planner... from our new calendar!
What events will we see you at? Lots of food this week!
You won't be hungry!
Is there an event missing? USE THE ADD NEW EVENT BUTTON!
Note: This is just a screeshot sample, please check out the website for latest up-to-date information!
Wasnโt expecting a big turnout, as its a first-time event, but we got a great surprise with so many familiar faces we donโt usually see. Thank you to everyone who came out!
It was a perfect morning, stayed comfortable until we wrapped up after breakfast, then we got home and back in the AC before it got too doggy.
Weโre doing it again next month!
Beetles, Buses, Bagels and Breakfast #2
Sunday, July 12th at CJโs Kitchen & Grille
Check out the event page for more details and RSVP. Hope to see more of our there!
06/14/2026
๐บ๐ธ Happy Flag Day from Oil Slickers Society International! ๐บ๐ธ
Today we proudly celebrate the American Flag... our enduring symbol of freedom, resilience, and the values that unite us all. And united we should be, as Americans and as folks in the VW community.
The Orange always respects the Red, White, and Blue! Letโs honor THE FLAG, remember those whoโve defended it, and keep flying it high!
06/13/2026
And what a great day it was! Thanks to Pete Moore Imports and for having us!
Around 10AM we'll get rolling and head down the Pete Moore Volkswagen Appreciation Day where we will join ECVW, you will find a free lunch and all of our VW family... TOGETHER! https://www.facebook.com/events/1540613837696048/
SUNDAY @ 8AM - Beetles, Buses, Bagels and Breakfast cruise... this one is the first. This time its Bagelheads, we can decide where we want to go next time.... pancakes? eggs n bacon? Lets pick something awesome! https://www.facebook.com/events/1883137859016809/
Double Events Tomorrow - FREE FOOD... TWICE!
Oil Slickers Society International OSSi Newsletter To our esteemed members of the Oil Slickers Society International Family, So much going on this week, and this weekend! And you can now find it all on our website's brand new calendar! This calendar is OSSi's gift to the community. Nobody else would...