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| To kick start this weeks blog we have this lovely imported 1970 bay that just oozed real patina. This is the real RAT look that so many VW owners crave. |
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| OK, it was sun burnt and rusty in places, and had the occasional knock and dent but it still looked so good. I wouldn't be surprised if that tail gate fly screen is original. |
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| Two similar colour beetles parked together, but the colour is where the similarity stops. They may look the same but upon closer inspection they were so different. |
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| I think this is the 'Help for Hero's' beach buggy that raises money for our wounded servicemen. How many buggies can there be painted in the colours of the Union flag..? |
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| The buggy was brought to this amazing show by members of the Muppet Show. ! |
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| This stunning 1966 white over sky blue split screen kombi was immaculate. The body was so straight as the reflections down the side of the body show. |
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| It looks as though this old '66 has a narrowed front beam as the front wheels are tucked right under the cab. I did like the fact that this modified bus had been restored to look almost original. |
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| Another immaculate vehicle was this 1964 grey coloured bug. This car really was just like new. the body was arrow straight, and the paintwork was flawless. The chrome details also looked like brand new. |
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| I did like the look of this old '64. The ride height looks to be stock and those original steel wheels painted in the same body colour with the white wall tyres looked just about perfect. |
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| Bay window buses adorned every one of the many rows of classic Volkswagen's at the Beach Buggin show. |
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| This 1970 Westfalia early bay looked like a really clean bus. I did like the unusual lower colour choice on this bus. The white Empi 5 spoke wheels were a nice choice of wheel and suit the overall look. |
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| I'm guessing this bus is, like my microbus, an import, except this bus is way cleaner than mine! I did like the overall look of this early bay. |
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| Another vehicle of '64 vintage was this all white type 3 notchback. This unrestored T3 looked to be pretty much original, including the paint. |
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| This lovely old notch was starting to signs of its age, but considering this car is about 53 years old, it looks amazingly good. |
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| There were hundreds of beetles at the show and yet each one was different from the last. |
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| It was nice to see so much diversity of the same car. Each vehicle bears the owners own trade mark look and their personality. |
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| This slammed 1964 blue bug looked great sitting as low as it did. The narrow front beam draws the front wheels right under the front arches. |
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| The Sea blue (or similar) paint looked good on the lovely straight body. The Paris sunroof was a neat addition on this stock (ish) looking bug. |
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| I've seen this lovely old early bay at this show for the past few years and every year it still looks as good. This really is a solid looking bus. |
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| On the front clip next to the gold coloured VW badge this bus has some very nice pinstriping that has been so well done. |
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| The wood effect roof looked cool. I'm not sure the roof has been wrapped in a wood effect vinyl or whether it is some amazing paint effect. |
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| This split screen panel van looked amazing in its deep green fresh paint and quality sign written body. I do like those swan neck door mirrors. |
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| The variety and pure quality of the vehicles that attend this show is amazing. There really is something for everyone at this show. |
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| This stunning all white 1960's Karmann Ghia was immaculate. The slammed stance and the narrowed front beam added a cool look to this old KG. |
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| The shape of the rear tail lights indicate that this Karmann was produced sometime between 1960 - 1969. The grey 5 spoke wheels looked great and a perfect choice to suit the car. |
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| This stunning oval window beetle was gorgeous. The oval, and the split oval beetles have such nice body lines. This car really was immaculate. |
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| I always say it's the small details that make a car or bus stand out, and the owner of this bug had used white wing piping that helped to accentuate the body lines. The refurbished original wheels painted in silver looked great. |
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| You can see just how clean and straight this old oval really is in this photo. This really was a nice looking car. |
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| From immaculate and shiny to rusty and dented, this split screen panel van had a serious case of the RAT look. I do like to see buses like this, as they haven't got anything to hide, what you see is what you get. |
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| The owner of this 1965 single cab split screen pick up had put his pick to good use, by transforming the bed into a coffee outlet. I never got to try the coffee, but if it was as nice as the pick up it would have been delicious. |
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| I forgotten what vehicle had these neat 'Rat Fink' screw heads on the number plate, but I did like these neat accessories. |
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| There is always a great diversity of not only split screen buses but also in bay window buses and beetles and so on.. |
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| This lovely single cab split screen pick up looked great with it's unusual rear bed. I did like the cab roof rack with the single spot light fixed to it. |
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| This stock height pick up looked good in it's blue paint. The Porsche 356 headlight grilles were a nice addition. |
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| The pick up bed had extended sides which was unusual but looked good. The bed cover in white had a clear vinyl back panel with what looks like curtains inside.. maybe the owner sleeps in the back? I wish I'd taken a look inside now ! |
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| This gorgeous type 34 Karmann Ghia looked great in it's red body with a black roof. The type 34, also known as the razor edge was made from 1962 - 1969 |
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| This '64 razor edge really was immaculate. In the 1960's the type 34 was the most expensive, luxurious and fastest car that VW produced. I would have thought 'stylish' would have been in that impressive list as well. |
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| The owners of this 1970 Westfalia early bay had the right idea.. arrive at the show, park up, put the sun canopy out and relax in the sunshine. |
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| Looking between one of the rows of split screen buses at the numerous rows of show vehicles at the BeachBuggin show. |
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| Custom beetles and Volksrods parked up side by side.. again the diversity of the same original vehicle was immense. There really is something for everyone at the show. So that was part 2 of 4 all about the BeachBuggin show. Next week will be part 3 where you will be able to see, some Volksrods, buggies, buses, scooters and some American muscle cars, plus so much more so be sure to come back next Saturday. |
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