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West Coast Bugs - Coast Run 2009
2009.09.26
Especially for the Vdub lovers, some more shots from our beetle meeting last Sunday :-)
Didn't have much time to try and make special shots, so these will have to do i guess :-/
We had to do with 30 entries instead of 85 last year due to 4 other meetings that went on the same day :-/ But it still was a great day, especially as we were honoured with a visit from a few rare models and one "very exclusive" one :-))
And off course a tune to go with it ZZ Top - Tush :-))
Didn't have much time to try and make special shots, so these will have to do i guess :-/
We had to do with 30 entries instead of 85 last year due to 4 other meetings that went on the same day :-/ But it still was a great day, especially as we were honoured with a visit from a few rare models and one "very exclusive" one :-))
And off course a tune to go with it ZZ Top - Tush :-))
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The entrance camper :-)
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1950's oval, 100% original, even the paint......... lovely patina :-)
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reflection from a 1956 model wheel hub.
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1956 oval model modernised in the factory to a newer version, the first model square window (first ones where split, then oval, then this, and latest was a bigger square for a better rear view) This one was also modernised according to the Swedish laws when it moved there in 1957, so it had the pop out indicators taken away and proper lights put in the place, had a special fuel heater in the boot, and a few other bits and peace's. Moved from Sweden to Holland in 2006 till 2008, and now it's here in Belgium and still 100% Swedish, and will stay that way to keep it's originality
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The white one is an Ultima edition. Built in 2003 in Mexico (yep, they built beetles there till 2003, so you can say it's as good as brand new) These are fairly rare in Europe.
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Camper
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Splitty's :-)))
Both dropped and one ratlook :-/
Both dropped and one ratlook :-/
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a "Fridolin"
Beetle chassis, but special body. These where built especially for the Swiss post. Not many of them still around either :-) I think they are cute, just a pity they dropped it and put modern wheels under it :-/ Models like that should stay original......... but that's just my opinion.
Beetle chassis, but special body. These where built especially for the Swiss post. Not many of them still around either :-) I think they are cute, just a pity they dropped it and put modern wheels under it :-/ Models like that should stay original......... but that's just my opinion.
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ex Belgian army ambulance
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The exclusive beauty i posted earlier. This is restored 100% original, with pieces gathered from all over the world. it took him a few years but hey, who cares. This delivery model is very exclusive as this one is the only one of three that are still on the road world wide, no need to say that we were really honoured to see him turn up on our meeting :-)) He drove 230 Km to get to us.
What's it worth you ask??? Well.......... this humble little delivery is worth a mere 75000€
What's it worth you ask??? Well.......... this humble little delivery is worth a mere 75000€
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He won the best off show, and driven distance to the meeting trophy's
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Full leather custom made interior
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The lovely split again
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Looooove this :-)))
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even Tweety came to visit us :-))
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My own rust bucket, in urgent need of a new paint job, does anybody feel like sponsoring?? :-)))
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Great set, brilliant vehicles
tricky · 2009-09-26: 04:17
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Super collection! # 25 - AMAZING! :-)))
JumiElla · 2009-09-26: 04:20
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superb series! I love these cars, especially ladybugs! In terms of picture 4 is excellent!
misterphoto · 2009-09-26: 04:21
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Het is een mooie set geworden Peter!! Knappe post!!
Ryana · 2009-09-26: 04:42
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Wow Peter. You really have a passion for these vehicles. I like the details in #20.
SADHYA · 2009-09-26: 05:18
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GREAT POST PETER !! Well worth waiting for... I found it all quite fascinating and wonderful even though I know nothing about it all :-)) Did you get some engravings finished for the show? and guess what? I used to have a tricycle just like that when I was about 3 years old !!
????? · 2009-09-26: 05:43
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25# haha funny :--D 24# so beautiful car!
????? · 2009-09-26: 06:02
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hele mooie serie Peter, kan me voorstellen dat je een gezellige dag gehad hebt met al die verschillende modellen kevers...
willyknuijt · 2009-09-26: 06:17
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Dreamy set, Peter, I dedicated you my old beetle, I found it after your last post woke up my memories
GKorts · 2009-09-26: 08:00
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Great great post! Very well done! Broooooom!!!!!!!!!
principe · 2009-09-26: 08:50
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waw!! SUPER AWESOME CARS!! vruuuuuuuuuum!!! ;D
onlyricky · 2009-09-26: 08:54
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Excellent. So well documented!
smbunation · 2009-09-26: 09:58
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great set
chrisbuchan · 2009-09-26: 10:27
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oh, interesting development , good occasion to take some pictures :) #6 is awesome ! I love this shot and reflection - it looks really really great ;D well done !
idorudoll · 2009-09-26: 11:02
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volkswagen day? beautiful set
gwena · 2009-09-26: 11:24
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Great post, thanks for sharing. My daughter has a 2008 Beetle. Loves it.
PennyWyatt · 2009-09-26: 11:51
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awesome set! some are funny!
tomie · 2009-09-26: 12:59
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Wonderful set! 26# lol
????? · 2009-09-26: 13:05
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I am sooooooo jealous :))))) This is a fantastic set Peter really enhanced by the wonderful details you added as descriptions The splitty's are interesting...dropping them is a real hazard here due to the speed bumps (affectionately known as sleepng policemen)...I love the delivery beetle..and you were right the side view was really surprising. Good to see a Herbie. I am now much better informed about Beetles and I love the blue of yours. Thank you so much it really cheered up my day (dropped my second one at uni today so feeling a little empty)
cariad · 2009-09-26: 15:06
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cool set, love zz top, they shaved their beard yet :p?!
Fouraces · 2009-09-26: 15:36
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fantastic set!!!
jennye · 2009-09-26: 15:38
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Awesome shots of beautiful cars !!
finbarr · 2009-09-26: 15:54
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wonderful collection.
storytaylor · 2009-09-26: 17:31
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What a wonderful collection... love the W - bug
CaseyLynn · 2009-09-26: 18:15
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fun set! It's always great to celebrate a passion, AND photograph it :) Love the angle/perspective of #9 :)
projecte · 2009-09-26: 18:34
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Very good set Peter. You can see you love for the subject in these. :-)
Jarvo · 2009-09-26: 19:13
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Hey thats herbie in #22 HEHE. Nice set of bugs.
SunFlower1990 · 2009-09-26: 19:34
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Looks like great fun. I've always wanted my own camper van... :) #6 os a wonderful pic too.
thebronzebow · 2009-09-26: 20:47
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FANTASTIC SET!!! These are wonderful...it takes me back to my 80's VW van and my VW Fox...not exactly antique but I loved them. Love all of them...nice compositions...I'm like my daughter I love herbie too...#27 your bug is GREAT :))
lynnsgallery2 · 2009-09-26: 22:01
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Excellent post and set!! Love your bug:))
nssco50 · 2009-09-26: 22:44
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my dad just bought his wife a 2009 bug last week!! not as vintage as these, but still a great looking car. great shots!
????? · 2009-09-26: 23:58
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Very nice old cars and set:)
boszorka65 · 2009-09-27: 04:23
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what a beautiful life. lovely set.
extralarge · 2009-09-27: 09:36
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Awesome set, Peter!! You found a way to present the shots in a large variety of ways....really add to the interest!! Now I must go show this post to my husband....he's VW fanatic and will LOVE it!!
lookagain · 2009-09-27: 09:50
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I remember making many cross country trips growing up in an old VW Van. Always got us where we were going and then back again:) Great set!
dontblink · 2009-09-27: 11:00
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funny set and geat song!!! Love them all ( #25 most )
agnes65 · 2009-09-27: 11:31
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Not the air race, but a beetle meeting that looks so amusing and colourful. I bet you had great fun, too. This is a great collection of fantastic pictures.
Unchained · 2009-09-27: 12:36
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love the cars collection and thanks for sharing!!!
rohitsharma · 2009-09-27: 15:16
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Great post! Thanks for sharing!
davidcardona · 2009-09-27: 16:47
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I do like the looks of the old campers, even if camping isn't my preference! It's more a nostalgia thing!
DancingDolphin · 2009-09-27: 19:23
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#4 to favs cool set
sunshineand · 2009-09-27: 21:55
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all of them r gr8
peace4kidss · 2009-09-28: 00:27
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wow! A beautiful post to cherish. All are so beautiful and precious.
smithapnair · 2009-09-28: 02:15
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Superb set Peter, :)) I see you enjoyed your beetle meeting last Sunday .I'm so glad for you !!!
????? · 2009-09-28: 04:08
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Wonderful set Peter..thouroughly enjoyed it..I liked each and every shot..such an interesting event. Great job!!
bedazzled · 2009-09-28: 08:46
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wow... quants escarabats Peter... jo en tenia un del meu avi de l'any 1954, crec que era un 1300 de color gris, però malauradament ja no el tinc :(
neusnet · 2009-09-28: 17:10
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Oh WOWWWWWWWWWWW! love those Bugs!!! i know so well how to tune up that little buggers Peter , with just using a 12 volt light connected to the contact point! thats a 1950 german edition ???anyway you make me envy you where there and see those VW's...ha ha! Best regards , rob
blackhawk1552 · 2009-09-29: 16:17
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lovely set...great collection...love it. all my best
sakaras · 2009-09-30: 13:01
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I woudl love so much to have one,,,well two,,a camper too,,it is my dream :)))
TIM927 · 2009-09-30: 17:29
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Excellent Set Peter!! Ilike the beatles my favorite is the six!!! ;))
galicia · 2009-10-02: 12:46
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świetny post! fantastyczne są te samochody (great post! this cars are fantastic!) :-))
????? · 2009-10-02: 17:05
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cool post, beautiful cars! oh, and #25 indeed rocks! ;D
dreamie · 2009-10-04: 10:17
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ah ah ah great set with a funny end :-)) I love maggiolino car!
????? · 2009-10-07: 12:39
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