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BOB TOMLINSON December 5, 1933 - August 27, 2021

Even if you don’t know much about Bob Tomlinson, I am quite positive most hardcore VW owners and enthusiasts know CB Performance, one of the greatest air-cooled Volkswagen aftermarket brands. If you are into the high-performance scene, you will likely have one or more CB parts somewhere on your car. Bob was part of the Tomlinson family’s second generation that made the company blossom and become a leader in the VW industry. To celebrate Bob’s life, let us share some of his stories.

CB Performance has been run by the same family for over five decades, spreading through three generations. Founder Claude Tomlinson opened a

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