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| Whilst casually wandering round I spotted this 13 window 1966 split screen and it stopped me in my tracks. This is one lovely bus, that just has to be in my top 5 vehicles that I saw at the show. The funny thing is, I don't know why I like this bus so much. Maybe it's the colours, maybe its the ride height or maybe the Porsche 356 wheels or maybe even the combination of all those things??. |
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| This wasn't what you would call a show winner with a £20,000 paint job and expensive chrome wheels, it was just a very clean and straight bus that had the elusive 'just right' look. |
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| This really is a nice bus, even though I still can't work out why I like it so much. I have the same wheels on my 1969 microbus so maybe that is why..? I did like the ride height which always suits the split / bay. |
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| This lovely white and mint green 11 window bus added some brightness to the otherwise over- cast weather. This bus was amazingly straight as the reflection in that gorgeous paint down the side of the bus proves. I did like the steel sun visor and 3 bow roof rack. Those polished Empi 5 spoke wheels really set the paint off a treat. |
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| You can see just how clean this bus is from this photo. I liked the fact that the roof was painted in the same mint green colour as the lower half of the body. |
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| From one extreme to another was this 1974 late bay that I spotted in the camping area. This old bus has been covered in stickers and decals and hand written slogans. It's nice to see that the owner is not afraid to express himself to make this bus unique. |
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| The one off paint scheme certainly stood out, it was a mix of graffiti and street art, but it's all about being different, and this owner has not held back expressing himself. |
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| As well as the wild paint scheme this old bus had numerous accessories that added to it's overall look and it's unique appeal. |
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| Some of those accessories included all these pairs of 'flip flops' that were tied to the small roof rack and they looked cool. |
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| Looking into one of the camping areas, there was a great mix of early and late bays. The camouflaged '72 late bay stood out. |
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| Another camping area with all the vehicles very neatly parked. |
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| A great mix of air-cooled and water cooled Volkswagens in the camping area. |
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| This lovey old barn door caught my eye due to it's super low stance. I did like the overall look of this bus with it's patina green and white paint, the ride height, and the Porsche Fuchs wheels. The narrowed front beam helps to tuck the front wheels right under the cab. |
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| This really was a nice bus which had plenty of accessories such as, the chrome 'Roo' bar, and the yellow headlight lenses which are protected by the lovely Porsche 356 grilles. |
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| Another green and white split screen bus, only this one is a later 1966 model but equally as nice. This bus has had a subtle lowering job which looks just about right. The Empi 5 spoke wheels give the old '66 a classic cool look. |
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| This really was a clean and solid looking bus, I did like the deluxe chrome bumper trim on this otherwise standard looking bus. |
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| This lowered bus looked great in it's, what looks patina'd mango green and seagull grey paint. The low stance in enhanced by the narrowed front beam which allows the front wheels to be tucked right under the cab. I did like the old style 3/4 length skool roof rack. |
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| You can see just how far under the cab the front wheels sit in this photo. I do like those colour coded air scoops and that big exhaust just sticking out under the bumper. |
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| A great variety of buses in the camping area. There is something for everyone, whatever model and year of bus you prefer. |
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| There is only one thing better than a panel van, and that's a sign written panel van and this lovely birch green ( I think) van is a good example. The van has been lowered and has a narrowed front beam fitted. The Fuchs style wheels suit the overall look of this gorgeous van. |
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| This really was a straight looking van, and that green paint was almost flawless. I did like the fact that the roof was painted in the same green colour as the body rather than match the white of the bumpers as is normally the case. |
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| A close up of the sign writing, it was very well done and looked fantastic. You can see just how low this van is from this photo. |
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| Another cool looking panel van was this early 1960's blue over white slightly RAT looking van. I loved the two tone colour combination on this old van and the matching steel wheels / hub- caps. The 'Roo' bars on the front was a nice addition as was the Porsche headlight grilles and the almost obligatory (for RAT looking vehicles) rope wrapped around the bars. |
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| This really was a nice looking panel van. It's looks are enhanced by the low stance. |
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| This was a very solid and straight looking van and having the darker colour on top helps to make this van stand out, as do those blue hub caps. |
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| This beige 1977 panel van looked all original and like a good solid van. I do like to see a stock looking panel van as I think they look cool just the they were designed to look. |
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| This 1966 bright yellow and black split screen kombi however was far from stock looking. The first thing you notice is the super bright yellow and the contrasting black paint, this was one loud bus that stood out in the crowd. |
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| The paint is so striking, the dark tinted windows and matching black wheels helped give this old bus a crisp clean look. The bus has been lowered slightly which really suits this bus. |
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| This bus was super clean and straight and those chrome bumpers really compliment that bright yellow paint. |
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| The kombi had some neat touches, like the custom headlights. I don't know what they are from but they did look good behind the yellow light lenses. |
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| Another neat accessory was the lens on the Cyclopes light, it had a VW logo on it. I also liked the spotlight mounted to the A post. |
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| This ultra low T4 310RL Compass Navigator caught my eye due to its ride height. The Navigator is a very cool and useful vehicle but I've never seen one looking this cool. Apparently the grey bonnet protector is as rare as rocking horse poo and worth a lot of money, I must admit I have never seen one before. |
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| This photo shows just how low this Navigator really was. I'm assuming it has some form of air ride suspension. This really was a nice T4. |
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| This lovely old high top early bay cruised past as I took photos. I never got to see it again, which is a shame as it looked great with its patina paint and high top, I think my blog needs more high top buses on it! |
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| It wasn't all Volkswagens at the DubFreeze show, but I suppose this wild creation would be OK as it's described as a 'buggy' This is a 2003 Ariel Nomad created by the Ariel Motor Company from Somerset, England. The Nomad is a buggy designed for on and off road use, and judging by the looks you just know it'd great fun to drive. |
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| The body is constructed of non structural roto- mould polyethylene. The road pack consists of projector headlights, LED indicators, stop and tail lights and a reversing light. There is also a wet weather cover included should it be needed! |
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| The nomad has a Honda 2.4 litre iVTEC engine that produces 235 BHP with a 6 speed close ratio gearbox and a hydraulic clutch. This mad looking buggy can get from 0-60 MPH in 3.4 seconds and 0-100 MPH in a little over 8.7 seconds and it'll do that over any surface including tarmac, sand or gravel ! |
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| The interior consists of 2 composite woven cloth seats and two 'E' approved four point quick release full harnesses and err, that's about it. |
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| I spotted this 1990 T25 syncro and just had to go and have a look. I do like the syncro, and the thought of being able to go virtually any- where in a cool looking Volkswagen appeals to me. This double cab looked like a nice honest bus. I did like the twin headlight conversion which suited the bus. |
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| This even had the hard cover over the bed, which is quite rare to see. The roof rack and reversing spot light looked purposeful. This really was ready to set off on an adventure. |
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| A lonely beige tin top in a sea of pop top and high top camper vans. The diversity of styles was amazing, there really is something for everyone at this show. |
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| This stunning late 50's silver blue beetle was gorgeous. It looked to be all original, apart from that lovely blue paint. This was a super straight and super clean car that looked great with it's matching painted steel wheels and whitewall tyres. |
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| You can see just how clean this car was from this photo. The chrome on those early blade bumpers and the hub caps was like new. |
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| This lovely white over turquoise 11 window kombi was another gorgeous looking bus. The slightly lowered look really suited this bus and the choice of colour compliments the lowered stance and really does helps make this bus stand out. |
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| This really was a lovely bus, and those chrome Porsche 356 wheels suit this old bus perfectly. |
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| This cool RAT looking 1950's kombi looked fantastic with it's ratty sand coloured paint and the faded sign writing. |
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| It's easy to see why the RAT look is so popular at the moment. This old bus looked pretty much original and for it's age looked very solid. |
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| The cool aged sign writing really helps make this kombi stand out. I don't think there are enough sign written buses around at the moment. |
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| A close up of the sign writing, I'm not sure if it's original or painted to look old, but whatever it was it did look good. So that was part 3 of 4 reviews all about the DubFreeze show 1027. Next week will be the fourth and final instalment where you will be able to see, the lowest '67 panel van I've ever seen and also the brightest yellow beetle I've ever seen plus so much more so be sure to come back next Saturday. |
