Via West - April-May 2013

April-May 2013

Via West

Coming Events...

 28th April - WHITEMAN PARK CLASSIC CAR SHOW  14th May - ZAIKA INDIAN RESTAURANT  19th May - SOUTH WEST

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CONTACT US VOLKSWAGEN CLUB OF WA (Inc)

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YOUR COMMITTEE (cont’d) EDITOR:

0407 347 340

PO Box 175

Ray Willis

viawest@vwclubwa.com

Victoria Park

CONCESSION LICENCE:

(08) 9332 6919

ABN:

Western Australia 6979 31 610 140 537

Rod McSwain CMC LIAISON OFFICER:

(08) 9342 8703

TELEPHONE:

(08) 9342 8703

Richard Hines

E-MAIL:

info@vwclubwa.com

PROPERTY OFFICER:

WEBSITE:

www.vwclubwa.com

Richard Hines

MAIL:

MERCHANDISE OFFICER: YOUR COMMITTEE

(08) 9342 8703 (08) 9332 6919

Rod McSwain

PRESIDENT:

0408 183 396

SOCIAL SECRETARY:

Jamie Barrett

executive@vwclubwa.com

Jamie Barrett

VICE PRESIDENT:

0415 165 175

SPORTS ORGANISER:

Graham Tibbs

As above

0408 183 396 Currently grouped under “Events Coordinator”

SECRETARY:

0407 347 340

PUBLICITY OFFICER:

Ray Willis

administration@vwclubwa.com

As above

MEMBERSHIPS:

0407 347 340

GENERAL COMMITTEE:

Ray Willis

administration@vwclubwa.com

Kim Muste (country liaison South West)

TREASURER:

0438 819 443

WEBMASTER:

Justin Bayley

finance@vwclubwa.com

Tina Moore

Patrick Spiteri, Dave Moore,

webmaster@vwclubwa.com

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VIAWEST MAGAZINE

VOLKSWAGEN EVENTS

Advertising: Please send your ‘for sale’ or ‘wanted’ adverts by mail or email to the Editor before the publication deadline.

Please contact the Editor to find out about commercial advertising in the magazine, inserting flyers or advertising on the website.

Normally one event will be nominated as the club run each month. Some months will have more than one event. Not all events attended by the club will be club organised.

Please note that non-members are welcome to come to the club organised events. If you have any friends you would like to accompany us, please bring them along.

If you have any ideas or suggestions for club organised events give a Committee member a call or an e-mail and the committee so we can put it on our calendar.

The VW Events Calendar lists the upcoming events and club runs for some months in advance in chronological order.

Publication Deadline: The ViaWest magazine’s deadline for articles for the next issue is . May 19

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Fees: Members - 1/4 page adverts are free.

Non-Members - 1/4 page adverts are $5.00

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Volkswagen Club of WA (Inc), its Committee or members.

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at John Hughes Volkswagen in Victoria Park, starting at 6:30pm. Committee meetings are open to all members and invited guests.

Membership and Birthdays Welcome to our new members

Sandra Farminer Graham MacLeod Brian Grainger

The club now has 165 active memberships

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Rod McSwain Stuart Rundle Neil Annison Gary Waters Geoffrey King Chris Faulkner Bryce McPherson Rochelle Lavery Wayne Pearce Carolynne McGregor Dianne Barr Christine Annison Cathy Storrs

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Faye Levissianos Sue Grainger Minni Karamfiles Iduna Taylor Samuel Jones Rebecca Hows Jack Robinson Ben Whitelaw Amelia Guntrip Abigail Cotton Joel Mill Konal Butler Pieta Muste

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The Club ................................... p 2 The Club (contd) ....................... p 4 Club Event Calendar ............... p 5 President’s Spot ....................... p 6 Club Kombi Project ................... p 7

Bret Lewin

Club Run May ........................... p 8

Arthur Thompson

Alfreds ...................................... p 10

Happy Birthday to our members for April and May...

APRIL

IN THIS ISSUE

MAY

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Matthias Heyne

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Justin Bayley

Sonya Bateman David Beckley Lynton Michael Steven Taylor Brett PayneRhodes

Vince Tuck Baden Colella Graeme Butler Sandra Farminer Laurene Bailey Iris Heyne

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Tina Moore Catherine Williams

Whiteman Park Car Show ........ p 9 Secret Weapon in Election ....... p 12 South West Gatherings ............ p 12 Old Coast Road Brewery.......... p 14 Volkswagen News  Golf - Europe CofY ............ p 16  Golf - World CofY .............. p 17  Launch of 1 Litre Car ......... p 17

Edwina Mann

 eCo-Motion Concept ......... p 19

Annabell Lunn

 Daniel Ricciardo + the Up . p 20

Jill Moore

 VW Capped Price Svces ... p 21

Julie-Ann Tuck

Comittee Choice 2012 DoVW .. p 23

Bec Robinson

More photos from 2012 DoVW . p 24

Eva Butler

Volkswagen Motorsport

Nicolas Heyne

 WRC Mexico Rally ............ p 26

Alicia Wheatley

 Newsletter ......................... p 28

Matthew Hill Liam Butler Anastasia Stoney

Manta Beach Buggy ................. p 30 For Sale .......................... p 33 CMC Event Calendar ......... p 35

Romy Taylor

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This month...remaining

April 2013 # indicates a club run

Wednesday 24th

EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

Sunday 28th

WHITEMAN PARK CLASSIC CAR SHOW - CMC See page 8 for information

Contact: Richard Hines 9342 8703

May 2013 Wednesday 1st

ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford

Wednesday 8th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Tuesday 14th

ZAIKA INDIAN RESTAURANT See page 8 for information

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

Sunday 19th

SOUTH WEST MONTHLY GATHERING BUSSELTON See page 13 for information

Contact: Kim 0408 914 400 Contact: Mark 0449 947 782

Wednesday 22nd EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

June 2013 Wednesday 5th

ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford

Sunday 9th

SOUTH WEST MONTHLY GATHERING BUSSELTON See page 13 for information

Contact: Kim 0408 914 400 Contact: Mark 0449 947 782

Wednesday 12th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

To be advised

MONTHLY CLUB RUN

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

Wednesday 22nd EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

July 2013 Wednesday 3rd

ALFRED’S of GUILDFORD 7pm cnr of Meadow & James St Guildford

Wednesday 10th

MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING 6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

The Council of Motoring Clubs ‘2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS’ has been included inside the back cover.

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Hello members!

I managed to dodge the chocolate over this Easter, however VW Jon brought a bucket load of mini eggs to Alfreds so I did get a little “fix”…..Thanks Jon! I hope that you all had a great Easter break. I took my 1965 Splitscreen Kombi full of family over from the UK, on a road trip down to Yallingup and the surrounding areas. I was hoping to have an aching arm waving at all the VWs……I did not see one watercooled Dub over the whole weeks travels – How is that?

In fact my families first day here involved another trip in the old bus as it was the “Scarborough to Munster Garage Cruise”. How could I miss out on this sold out event. My aunt, Mum and 80 year old grandparents had a great day, it was so nice lounging around on the freshly cut grass are surrounded by Volkswagens and friendly people. The plan came together nicely! A big thanks goes out to Bernie Brix and co. for inviting us to their place for this great day – There is talk that this will become an annual event! We’ll put his arm behind his back to make sure it does. We had a good 30 vehicles on the cruise and we certainly turned heads cruising through Fremantle's main street.

More events are on the horizon too, by the time you read this some of us will be in Myalup for the brewery cruise and some of us would have driven to the “Down south monthly meet” in Busso.

Fairbridge festival is on too, and the “Volksville” area has been kindly offered to all Volkswagen enthusiasts to stay in a prime spot in the village. Another big thanks to the Shermans for thinking of us again.

It will be my 4th year on the trot at this awesome weekend.

Day tickets available see the full advertisement in the following pages.

See you out there or online.

Jamie Barrett Club President

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By Patrick Spiteri After initially towing the Kombi to Dave’s A few months ago Rod McSwain, place (thanks Pete and Karen Fyfe and I went to a caraSonia), Dave was kind van park and found a 1976 Kombi enough to drop the club bus Panel Van. The Kombi wasn't in a over my place. bad shape with only small amount of rust.

I set about Here is the Club Kombi at the Shannons 2012 Day cleaning the of the Volkswagen...names of volunteers were inside out and taken and these will be contacted in the near then I started future to help out wherever they can. If you like, to weld some you can still add your name to the volunteers of the side list...just let the Committee know. panels that were cut.

We talked to Dean the owner of the Kombi and he said that he was using it as a shed storing all sorts of stuff.

I had my mate Geoff come over and he wanted to help so I gave him a crash course on welding and he had a great time. Thanks for all your help Geoff.

I began talking to Dave about taking the bus to his place to replace to roof.

Dave has been working on the donor roof, which is a big job doing a change over as I have done it on my splitty.

At the next Committee meeting we talked about the Kombi we had seen at the caravan park and suggested it would be an ideal Kombi for the club. With the Committee go ahead, Rod and I talked to Dean and managed to buy the Kombi Panel Van.

can record everything that gets done on the bus.

There are too many photos of the restoration to put into the magazine, though news articles will be featured as it progresses.

In the meantime there was still some small rust repairs to do on the bus. I would also like to thank Aron Slaven for selling me a good rust free sliding door cheap.

To keep abreast of the bus’s progress and also the action to date (lots of photos), logon to our website and the Forum under the topic…Club Kombi Panel Van.

Dave has now come over and picked up the Club Kombi Panel Van with the car trailer.

Keep a look out for when members can help, but for now its over to you now Dave…

When all the rust is done we will start to ask for helpers to take parts off, take home to clean, fix and paint and some to do panel work. At that stage we will know what parts we need and ask for some donor parts.

I have started an A4 book with the names of helpers and also the costs as we go along. I will be leaving the book in the bus so we

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May Club Run - Zaika Indian Restaurant Zaika Indian Restaurant 1/5 Spring Park Rd Midland, WA 6056 

Tuesday 14th May

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6:30pm

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$28 per person (pay on the night)

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Banquet Menu

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Parking opposite in free car park.

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NO booking needed

All Menus includes rice, selection of breads, cucumber, raita, pappadams chutney.

Entree: SEEKH KEBAB, HARYALI CHICKEN TIKKA, CHICKEN WINGS Mains: BUTTER CHICKEN, LAMB ROGAN JOSH,DAL TADKA, MIX VEGETABLE Free Desert: MANGO OR PISTACHIO SAFFRON KULFI (Indian ice

cream flavour of mango or pistachio and saffron).

Let me know...

Numbers are required, so if you intend to go can you please send me a message "I’m going" and number of people to my phone...

WHITEMAN PARK CLASSIC CAR SHOW Auto One Classic Car Show 2013 Sunday 28 April The Auto One Classic Car Show run by the Council of Motoring Clubs (CMC) will be on again this year at Whiteman Park, on Sunday 28 April.

NO Vehicles will be allowed in on Sunday after 9 am. NO vehicle movements between 9 am and 3.30 pm on Sunday. Once you are in you will be locked in until 3.30 p.m. This is for public liability insurance reasons and it will be rigidly enforced. If you want to leave early, then park in the public car parks.

Overnight camping is permitted on Saturday 21st.

Camping is designed for security, not a night out, so please be cool about it.

Access is from Lord Street, Beechboro Because of past unruly behaviour the rules will be rigidly enforced. A call out Road North and Marshall Road via Dulwich Road. We expect to have the of Whiteman Park security will entail a $150 fee. That will be transferred to usual spot and I have asked for room the club and we will extract it from the for 30 cars, so let's make this a big campers. one.

The gates will open at 6.30 a.m. on Sunday You must have a free ticket to enter.

They are now available from the VW Club contact Richard Hines phone: (08) 9342 8703.

MUSSEL POOL

Once in you must remain in. Otherwise park in the public car park. No noise after 10 pm. No tents erected before 6 pm. Everything packed away by 7.30 am on Sunday. Drive at walking pace only.

Showers will be available in the Village Mall on the west wall of workshop 2.

Toilets will be unlocked. $1 BBQs are available. People who wish to camp overnight, keep a look out for further information.

It’s a great day with over 1000 cars on display...so there's plenty to do and see.

Spread the word and let's make this a memorable event.

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Auto One Classic Car Show 2013 Whiteman Park 9:00am to 3:30pm Sunday 28 April

Gates open at 6:30am...close at 9:00am and do not open until 3:30pm.

Overnight camping is permitted on Saturday 21st.

The VW Club contact is Richard Hines phone: (08) 9342 8703.

Entry by ‘free’ ticket only.

More details available on page opposite.

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Every month I look forward to the first Wednesday - It is the cruise there, often 4 or 5 of us travel down from the Hills together, and the smell of the burgers as I pull in the car park makes me want to park up quickly and get my food order in before any chat. Then my ears are eagerly listening for my number to be called out.

After that it is camera out! and amongst that, chatting to people about their rides and what they are working on in the garage at home.

Then you have the public unaware and just plain lucky that they happen to be there on the night with all the "Dubs"‌..

It is really nice to see these people keen to rekindle memories and share their stories about a VW past.

A friend of mine out of the scene said he'll "pop" down for a quick bite and look around - But he couldn't leave as he was so excited looking in vehicles and talking to the owners!

Funny how these cars suck you in.

Jamie Barrett

Photos from the APRIL get together...

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off the “impossible”10% swing, to “ I inherited my late father’s 1959 win by 686 votes.

Kombi at the time, but my wife and kids reckoned that driving to “I worked hard at door knocking Adelaide in it was just taking too and being out and about in the long! So we sold the Passat and community, but the Kombi caught bought the 1982 Kombi, to beeveryone’s attention. It is so discome a two Kombi family! tinctive – it is the only one of this colour combination that I have When he bought the Kombi it had seen in WA. Whenever people done just 15,000km. saw the Kombi, they knew it was With the kids grown up, Jenny me! It was like a mascot! ” says We have all heard of weapons of thought it might be time to sell Peter. mass destruction. In Iraq they the 1982 Kombi, but the now could not find them. But in When he first ran for parliament adult kids (strongly supported by Southern River, long time club in 2008 the Kombi got a wash Dad!) all reckoned it was part of member, Peter Abetz has used his and a big sign on the roof as his the family and deserved to be 1982 Kombi as a weapon in his electioneering vehicle. The rekept. After all, the 1959 Kombi election campaigns. Judging by sult: He frequently had young would be lonely without its his election results, the Kombi (and not so young!) people call in younger brother in the garage for could almost be classified as an at his campaign office and to tell company! electoral weapon of mass destruc- him how “cool” his Kombi is.

Now, almost 30 years on and one tion!

When doorknocking, he found engine and gearbox overhaul latpeople were more interested in When Peter ran for the seat of er, it is still going strong. telling him their Kombi stories Southern River in 2008, it was The odometer shows 498,000km. rather than talk about politics! considered a safe Labor seat, The Kombi still sports its original needing a 10% swing to be won Peter purchased the Kombi secfactory paintwork. The vinyl seats

by Peter, the Liberal candidate. ond hand in Geelong in 1984, just are cracking, the plastic fittings Armed with little more than enafter their fifth child was born. are crumbling, and a few dents thusiasm, energy and his distinc- ‘The Passat was a great car, but it and scrapes show it has had a tive two tone green 1982 Kombi, just wasn’t big enough!” says Pebusy life. But Peter is determined he surprised everyone by pulling ter. to keep breathing life into the old

Secret Weapon in Election Victory

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girl, because he hopes to run again in 2017!

Although Peter’s daily driver is now an air conditioned Ford Territory Diesel, he decided that for the 2013 election he was better off parking up the Territory and switching back to the Kombi.

During the Christmas break, Peter gave it a good polish with a mild cutting polish, and was surprised how good it looked again.

The sign went back on the roof, and he drove it everywhere – even on those 40+ degree days.

People responded very warmly to seeing the Kombi again. This time around Peter just needed to hang on to his seat. But on election night he was astounded by the voting results – he picked up 63% of the primary vote. After distribution of preferences his margin grew to 67%.

volunteers who helped him, AND his trusty 1982 Kombi!

So he went out on the Monday morning after the election, parked his Kombi at the right angles to Ranford Rd and waved a sign saying Thank You for your support. It really impressed the locals. The Gosnells Examiner While Peter’s parliamentary colwas so impressed they put Peter leagues attribute his good results and his Kombi on the front page to his hard work, Peter also atof their weekly paper! tributes his success to the many

So next time you see a two tone green 1982 Kombi, give a wave.

It’s sure to be our Clubs very own MP! Peter Abetz is the Member for Southern River Phone: 9256 4900 Fax: 9256 4995 Email: peter.abetz@mp.wa.gov.au

A change to the date...due to mothers day th Next Gathering is on 3rd Sunday - 19th May

The new format...meet adjacent to the Busselton Beach… end of Queen St (Signal Park car park) at 11:00am...then a cruise to a popular location!

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OLD COAST RD BREWERY & BUSSELTON GET TOGETHER...13th &14th April 2013 Photos from the Weekend‌

Thank you to everyone that attended...

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This was an awesome weekend and by all accounts everybody enjoyed it immensely...maybe we will see you there next year!

Many great photos...so little space...hope you enjoy these.

Photos by Ray Willis and Jamie Barrett

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The most successful car in Europe has been further perfected in its seventh generation. The new Golf scored high not only with its quality, comfort, low fuel consumption and emission values as well as its excellent drive properties but also The vote for “Car of the Year” is in the most vital area of safety. one of the oldest and most reThe best example for it is the nowned in Europe. The best new standard Automatic Multi-Collision cars have been given prizes annuMarch 2013: Volkswagen wins Braking System that slows the ally since 1964. The panel of the most coveted European car vehicle down automatically after a judges, consisting of 58 automoaward bad accident so as to reduce the tive journalists from 22 countries, remaining kinetic energy, thus The Golf 7 is number one with had nominated eight candidates avoiding more subsequent colliEuropean automotive journalists beforehand that would enter the sions. Numerous safety and assist final run. They were tested and More than 150,000 Golf vehicles systems have been added, such compared and evaluated during already ordered throughout Euas the standard electronic XDL the last few months under a rope differential lock and the prevenbroad range of criteria, such as tive passenger protection system.

The new Golf is Europe's “Car of fuel efficiency, comfort, safety, Together, they offer a maximum the Year 2013.” The renowned driving properties, functionality, of safety and comfort at an afinternational “Car of the Year” design and technological profordable price.

Award is deemed one of the most gress. In the 50th round of the important barometers in the autotraditional competition, the new The top result in the “Car of the motive industry. The winners Golf came out on top before its Year” competition was preceded were announced in the run-up to seven competitors, garnering a by numerous awards at home and the Geneva Motor Show yestertotal score of 414 in the final vote abroad: “Best cars of 2013,” day.

– the one in second place lagged “Auto Trophy 2012,” “Auto der behind with a score of 212 less.

Vernunft (Car of Reason)” and the Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Two Volkswagen models have re- British “Top Gear – All the car Chairman of the Board of Manceived the coveted prize before: you’ll ever need” Award. agement of the Volkswagen AG, the Golf in 1992 and the Polo in states: “That's a superb result, The Golf's success story is exemand we are very proud of it. This 2010. plary. Whether as a classic Golf, most significant European award Golf Cabriolet or Golf Wagon — it's available on all five continents and in more than 120 countries.

With nearly 30 million vehicles produced, the Golf has set new standards in the compact class in the last few decades. New technologies like ABS, the airbag and the electronic stabilisation programme were integrated and have decisively shaped automotive construction in the class named after it.

New Golf is Europe's “Car of the Year 2013”

is the perfect final touch to the list of prizes we've already won.

Over 29 million customers have made the Golf into the icon that it is. The Golf will continue this success story.”

The exterior and interior of the Golf are also leading the way: Like almost no other product, the Golf distinguishes itself by its unique product and design lan(Continued on page 17)

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guage, which is seen as timeless and classless to this very day.

FOLLOWED BY...

The new Golf is ‘World Car of the Year 2013’ April 2013: Europe’s best-selling car also a big success globally award, the jury said: “The Golf is just the right size –it’s spacious, practical and comfortable. It has got a fresh, progressive design, a The new Golf just keeps on winnew range of engines, plus an imning: an international expert jury pressive list of equipment and named the bestseller from Wolfs- safety systems. If there is a car burg ‘World Car of the Year 2013’. for everyone, the Golf is it.”

The globally sought-after prize was awarded at the New York In- It was only three weeks ago that ternational Auto Show. The ‘World the compact car from Wolfsburg was crowned European Car of the Car of the Year’ title is a further Year. Further accolades from milestone in the growing list of home and abroad, such as ‘The awards for the Golf.

Best Cars of 2013’, ‘Auto Trophy Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, 2012’ and the ‘Top Gear –All the Chairman of the Board of Mancar you’ll ever need’ award, round agement of Volkswagen Aktieng- off the list of successes. esellschaft, explained: “We at Volkswagen are all delighted that The ‘World Car of the Year’ jury consists of 66 motoring journalthe Golf has been named ‘World ists from 23 countries, who rate Car of the Year’. To win this new cars appearing on the world award again shows that the Golf market not only for the award, is and remains in a class of its own all around the world. This car but also in their daily reporting work for millions of drivers and sets new benchmarks again and car enthusiasts. Volkswagen has again, not least in terms of efficiency and environmental creden- for a long time been a firm fixture tials. Soon, for instance, the Golf in the ‘World Car of the Year’ will also be launched as a plug-in awards: the model before the current Golf for instance, won the hybrid and as a 100% electric renowned prize back in 2009. In car.”

2012, the cherished international For over 30 years, the Golf has trophy went to the company’s been an established feature of the smallest car, the up! And 2010 motoring scene around the globe. was also dominated by For the seventh generation of the Volkswagen: the Polo was bestseller today’s prize represent- crowned overall winner and the ed its 17th award since being BlueMotion models of the Polo, launched in November 2012. In Golf and Passat took the title giving their reasons for the ‘World Green Car of the Year’.

Four overall titles in five years: Volkswagen model again voted world’s best car

Over the coming months, further models will be added to the Golf range globally: the Golf GTI and Golf GTD, two sportier versions, are being launched in the spring.

From the middle of April customers will also be able to order the new, dynamic and spacious Golf Wagon. Following this in the second half of the year comes the new Golf TDI BlueMotion, which sets new standards in terms of fuel consumption and environmental compatibility: just 3.2 litres per 100 km and CO2 emissions of 85 g/km are impressive figures in the compact class.

Launch of the 1-litre Car by Volkswagen XL1 is a Vehicle of the Future that is being built today 0.9 litre combined fuel consumption was a vision; now it is a reality The XL1 by Volkswagen is the most efficient production car in the world with a fuel consumption of 0.9 l/100km. Thanks to its plug -in hybrid system, the two-seater can also be driven for up to 50 kilometres locally in pure electric mode, i.e. with zero emissions at

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point of use. The XL1 is an automotive hero that follows pure sports car design principles: low weight (795 kg), perfect aerodynamics (Cd 0.189) and a low centre of gravity (1,153 mm high).

This gives the efficient Volkswagen the ability to cruise on the road at a constant speed of 100 km/h using just 6.2 kW. In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1 kWh to cover a driving distance of over one kilometre.

Efficiency and driving fun. Hightech lightweight construction, perfect aerodynamics and the plug-in hybrid system – consisting of a two-cylinder TDI engine (35 kW), E-motor (20 kW), 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) and lithium-ion battery (capacity: 5.5 kWh) – enable the new Volkswagen XL1 to emit a mere 21 g/km CO2.

sion has become reality. Despite the very high levels of efficiency of the XL, developers were able to design a body layout that offers greater everyday practicality than in the two previous prototypes: While the driver and passenger sat in a tandem arrangement for optimal aerodynamics in the L1 – the 1-litre car presented in 2002 Third evolutionary stage of a viand in 2009 – in the new XL1, sion Conceptually, the XL1 repre- two occupants sit side by side, sents the third evolutionary stage slightly staggered but almost like of Volkswagen’s 1-litre car strate- normal. gy. When the new millennium was Shorter than a Polo, lower than a ushered in, Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Porsche Boxster The XL1 is 3,888 Piëch, who is today Chairman of mm long, 1,665 mm wide and the Supervisory Board of just 1,153 mm tall. These are Volkswagen AG, formulated the pretty extreme measurements if visionary goal of bringing to maryou go by familiar passenger car ket a production car that was standards. By way of comparison: practical in everyday use with fuel The Polo has a similar length consumption of one litre per 100 (3,970 mm) and width (1,682 m) km. In the two-seat XL1, this vibut is significantly taller (1,462

mm). Even a full-blooded sports car like the latest Porsche Boxster is still 129 mm taller (1,282 mm).

The presence of the XL1 is correspondingly spectacular – a car of the future, built in the present day.

CFRP and aluminium dominate. A look at the scales shows why strong carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFPR) is the ideal material for the body of the XL1. The Volkswagen weighs just 795 kg.

Of this figure, 227 kg represents the entire drive unit, 153 kg the running gear, 80 kg the equipment (including the two bucket seats) and 105 kg the electrical system. That leaves 230 kg, which is precisely the weight of the body – produced largely of CFRP – including wing doors, front windscreen with laminated glass technology and the ultrasafe monocoque. A total of 21.3% of the new XL1, or 169 kg, consists of CFRP. In addition, Volkswagen uses lightweight metals for 22.5% of all parts (179 kg). Only 23.2% (184 kg) of the new XL1 is constructed from steel and iron.

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space. In addition, the aluminium structures of the front and rear sections absorb the majority of the impact energy. These principles were likewise implemented in the design of the CFRP doors, where an aluminium absorbing beam is responsible for the absorption of the energy; moreover, a stiff CFRP door frame minimises the intrusions into the CFRP safety cell.

XL1 embodies what is feasible today. The new XL1 is currently the most fuel efficient and ecofriendly automobile in the world.

The only reason that this vehicle could be built is because the limits of what is feasible both in terms of the technologies utilised and the manufacturing method were redefined. Consider XL1 technologies: Volkswagen is implementing the most innovative systems and materials that offer the highest efficiency possible today. Consider XL1 manufacturing: In Northern Germany, Europe’s largest carmaker has set up a completely new handcrafting -like production for the the XL1.

There are no current plans to launch the XL1 in the Australian market.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Presents the e-Co-Motion Concept Vehicle World Premiere in Geneva: Electrically powered city delivery van could transport goods with

zero emissions in the future The global trend towards increasingly larger cities with 10, 15 or 20 million residents is associated with growing demands for transport solutions – more and more products and goods will need to be delivered to cities and transported away from them. At the same time, legal authorities are demanding significant reductions in greenhouse gases and emissions as well as compliance with more stringent CO2 limits.

Moreover, many large cities are implementing vehicle access restrictions to avoid smog and fine particulate pollution. The e-CoMotion concept vehicle, an electrically powered city delivery van from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, now offers a potential solution.

Such a city delivery van, according to Dr. Eckhard Scholz, Spokesperson of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles who gave a presentation this evening, should be designed to exclusively utilise electric drive systems, so that users can realise the many benefits of its vehicle properties. In the specification for such a project, top priority should be given to a vehicle that is highly manoeuvrable with a small footprint and offers very good all-round visibility with a high seat position.

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In addition, very good seat ergonomics with easy entry and walkthrough are desirable. Loading should be made easy by a low cargo floor height, and the vehicle should also offer a large cargo capacity. Ideally, the overall concept should be implemented as a uniform platform that could serve as a basis for as many derivatives as possible - for a wide variety of body concepts and customer solutions.

The electric drive unit is mounted to the rear axle together with a single-speed planetary gearbox to achieve large wheel turning angles at the front axle and thereby the manoeuvrability that is so important for city operation. As a result, its turning circle is 8.95 metres, which is unique in this vehicle class. The continuous power output of the compact drive unit is an energy-saving 50 kW. The drive unit’s maximum power is 85 kW, while its maximum torque of 270 Nm enables good acceleration even in heavily loaded vehicles. Although it was designed for city deliveries on city streets, the electronics of the eCo-Motion concept do not limit its top speed until 120 km/h. This permits driving on city motorways and short intercity routes. A three -stage modular battery concept for the traction battery optimally fulfils the different driving range requirements of customers. A battery with a capacity of 20 kWh could be installed for driving ranges of around 100 km, while a battery with 30 kWh would enable a 150 km driving range. Finally, a battery with 40 kWh storage capacity is planned for the top driving range of 200 km. The battery box was well designed; its crossmembers and rib structure let it serve a secondary purpose as a loadbearing body element that also helps to reduce vehicle weight.

A key word here is workspace,

because the functional orientation of the vehicle concept is also reflected in the cleanly laid out control centre of the e-Co-Motion.

Reduced to just the essentials, this has resulted in a commercial vehicle in the best sense of the word. It focuses on the everyday needs of a transporter: step in, buckle up and drive off – without having to read an operator’s manual first. There are practical storage options for tools, documents and freight goods, but without interfering elements. For example, instead of a selector lever, a rotary gear selector switch is installed, and there is no conventional handbrake lever. In turn, this simplifies walking through via the passenger’s side door, which is also made easier by the conveniently folding seat on the passenger’s side. While sitting in a pleasantly elevated seat position with good all-round visibility, the driver’s gaze only stops as it scans the cockpit, such as in viewing the control panel for climate control and infotainment, which controls nearly all vehicle functions from a central point and displays the necessary information on an eight inch colour monitor. Also ingenious is the movable, modular centre console with computer, storage compartment, drink holders and 12 V and 230 V accessory outlets.

These are just a few examples of

innovations by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, which show how the e-Co-Motion concept vehicle being presented at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show could be the ideal zero-emissions city delivery van of the future.

Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Daniel Ricciardo swaps his racing car for sub-light Volkswagen up!

Daniel Ricciardo of the Scuderia Toro Rosso team left his lightning -fast STR8 on pit lane and instead took to the track in an awardwinning up! for an exclusive Volkswagen Motorkhana event in Melbourne.

As an official supplier of the Scuderia Toro Rosso team, Volkswagen was granted exclusive access to the in-demand

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Western Australian driver ahead of the 2013 FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX later this week.

Behind the wheel of a standard 5 -door 1.0-litre three cylinder 12valve petrol Volkswagen up!, Ricciardo set the pace for a handful of Australian automotive journalists lucky enough to meet and compete against the pro.

After three exhilarating rounds, Feann Torr of Carsales.com.au took pole position over five competing journalists and, more importantly, has complete bragging rights amongst his peers.

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“Daniel Ricciardo is an incredible Aussie talent and we appreciate him taking time out of his busy schedule to participate in our event.”

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equipment on all Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles Volkswagen is pleased to announce the roll-out of its highly competitive Capped Price Service Program across the entire Passenger Vehicle range with effect from 28 March 2013.

The program was first introduced on the up! in October last year and this is the next step for Volkswagen as it reinforces its position in the aftersales segment.

Encompassing a total of six years or 90,000km (whichever comes first), the Volkswagen Capped Price Service Program features one of the longest coverage periods in the market.

A scheduled service in the Volkswagen Capped Price Service Program includes the regular replacement of oil filters, engine oil and sump plug washer at each service interval, as well as the standard replacement of the air filter (at 45,000 and 90,000 km) and spark plugs (every 60,000km).

The Volkswagen Capped Price Service Program, together with a competitive Volkswagen Warranty and Volkswagen Roadside Assist, provides an extremely comprehensive package and offers customers peace of mind when purchasing a Volkswagen.

Capped Price Servicing will apply to all Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles sold through the Australian Volkswagen Dealer Network from 1 January 2013. The program will also apply to up! sold since 6 October 2012, The Beetle vehicles sold since 23 February 2013 and will also include the Golf 7 once on sale from 27 April 2013.

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Committee’s Choice Award for the 2012 Shannons Day of the Volkswagen Well this article is a bit late in it is the end of April...close to 5 months since the 2012 Shannons Day of the Volkswagen...but we are here at last.

At the Committee Meeting following the DofVW it was decided that the Committee would provide a trophy to the person they saw as most deserving. This will now continue on as DofVW tradition.

The award went to Blair Whittle. This 15 year old has been working on his Beetle for sometime now. He has done most of the work himself including the welding and making panels, the mechanics etc.

This was a father son project that got way out of hand. We bought the car off of a local retired Volkswagen mechanic when I was 14, it was a rusted bare shell that someone had left in a shed for a few years He and his family went to a without any paint on the lot of trouble to transport the body.

vehicle to the show from Bunbury and even had the courtesy to call us the day before to say that they would be rushing to make The meeting was a few days the lock in time. after the event and the dust had settled. The Committee Here are some words from had time to reflect on the Blair... day and after some discussion come up with a winner Okay well here is some of the inaugural Committee’s background history…

Choice Award.

replace rust, drivers floor pan, drivers heater channel, rear bumper bracket and H apron were replaced.

Once the metal work was finished we had the Beetle media blasted at Stripped Bare, a Perth based blasting company who did an excellent job at removing paint The original plan was to and rust from all the panels. make it a "“rat” (just get it After this we started work on licensed as is and drive), but the chassis. We had the as we all know its not that chassis blasted and coated it simple with a Volkswagen! with por 15. a 4 inch narBefore you know it we had rowed beam, BAD series the body off the chassis and disc brakes and dropped were undertaking a full body spindles from Airkewld were off restoration. Dad bought installed up front, while long a welder and I learnt how to axles from a type 3 were installed at the rear. the car currently runs a 60's transaxle and a 40hp.

Next step was choosing wheels, we chose 17x7" Brm's from Vollks from over east. A vintage speed short shifter has been installed.

The car is currently not complete, we still have the interior to finish, but all mechanical, electrical and cosmetics are complete.

Currently I’m 16 and we are on track for the deadline which is 30 March this year, which is the date of getting my license. So far this car has been a lot of fun and something to keep me and my dad busy. We would like to thank everyone who has helped us especially everyone from the internet forums.

See you on the street!

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More Photos from the 2012 Shannons DofVW As we are revisiting the DofVW, I have included some photos taken on the day by Paul KuahŠ Thanks Paul.

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Victory in Mexico – Volkswagen and Ogier in a league of their own 16 stage wins and a lead of three and a half minutes: Sébastien Ogier (F), at the wheel of the Volkswagen Polo R WRC, won the third round of the 2013 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).

Altitude, heat, hundreds of thousands of fans – alongside codriver Julien Ingrassia (F), Ogier dominated the Rally Mexico from start to finish to claim his second win of the season, following the duo’s success at the Rally Sweden. The Volkswagen pairing won all but seven of the 23 special stages and demonstrated remarkably consistent speed: thanks in

no small part to the Ogier factor, the number 8 Polo R WRC was among the fastest four cars on every stage. The icing on the cake was Ogier’s victory on the Power Stage, which earned him a further three points towards the World Rally Championship.

Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) in the second Polo R WRC also proved their un-

doubted driving prowess. After incredible misfortune forced the Finns to retire from day two’s action just metres into the first special stage of the day, they took advantage of the Rally 2 regulation to rejoin the rally with a bang on Saturday and Sunday. The duo finished in the top three on six of the ten special stages held on days three and four in their number 7 Polo R WRC. Latvala’s tour de force came on the Power Stage: despite having to clear the route for everyone else, as the first man out onto the dirty route, he still managed to clock the third -fastest time to earn himself a bonus point towards the World Rally Championship.

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season when it comes to sporting action. The route profile, with long descents from high altitudes, and searing temperatures not only heat the brake fluid to boiling point, but also ask huge questions of the driver himself. In these difficult conditions, the Volkswagen Polo R WRC once again demonstrated its durability, while the Volkswagen drivers benefitted from their excellent fitness. engine’s performance. The Volkswagen engineers prepared The route of the Rally Mexico meticulously for this particular took its competitors through cenchallenge, and modified the 315tral Mexico, around the cities of hp engine in the Polo R WRC to León, Guanajuato and Silao. The cope with the altitudes it would character of the stages was deface on the special stages. In dofined by fine gravel and dusty ing so, the Motorsport departsections. The 23 stages took ment demonstrated the perforplace at altitudes of between mance of Volkswagen engines at 2,671 and 1,795 metres and cova special location. In January ered a total 394.88 kilometres 2013, Volkswagen opened the against the clock. group’s 100th plant in Silao, in Challenge 2 – the altitude: Polo R close proximity to the special WRC powerful in the extreme stages themselves. The plant conditions in Mexico produces engines – predominantly for the American market.

Special stages at almost 2,700 metres above sea level result in a Challenge 3 – the service: perfect loss of up to 30 per cent of an team performance

The victory at the Rally Mexico is one for the entire Volkswagen team. Engineers, mechanics, logistics – every cog fit perfectly into place within the Volkswagen outfit, as they took on the third rally of the season with the Polo R WRC. Each of the team’s eight services, which are temporally restricted by the regulations, ran like well-rehearsed choreography and provided Sébastien Ogier and Jari-Matti Latvala with perfect material throughout the rally.

The fourth round of the 2013 FIA World Rally Championship will take place in Portugal from 11th to 14th April. Jari-Matti Latvala and Sébastien Ogier will be joined in the Volkswagen team by Andreas Mikkelsen, who will also drive a Polo R WRC. Quotes, Day Four of the Rally Mexico Jari-Matti Latvala, Volkswagen Polo R WRC #7 “No sooner had the rally started than things took a turn for the worse for us. We had to give up after a matter of metres on Friday, due to suspension damage we received when we hit a stone.

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ever in the Polo. I now have a better understanding of the handling characteristics. That gives me a lot of motivation ahead of Portugal. Winning a point on the Power Stage was obviously a nice way to finish.”

Sébastien Ogier, Volkswagen Polo R WRC #8 “What a fantastic feeling. The Polo R WRC was perfect for every single minute of the Rally Mexico.

I can only thank my team for that. This victory at our debut on gravel is very special and will always have a special place in my heart. We will definitely celebrate it in style tonight. We take every win as it comes. This morning I took an extremely cautious approach on the first special stage and steered around every stone.

However, from midway through I put my foot down again. We obviously have a big lead now in the World Championship, but there are still another ten rallies to come.”

Jost Capito, Volkswagen Motorsport Director

Via West “To be honest: never in our wildest dreams did we expect this kind of success at our very first gravel rally with the Polo R WRC. We prepared meticulously for the World Rally Championships, and left nothing to chance in the run up to the Rally Mexico. As such, the win in Mexico is a success for the entire team, which worked together perfectly this weekend.

Not only on-site, but also at home in Hannover and Wolfsburg. It is impossible to overrate Sébastien Ogier’s performance: the Ogier factor was what made the difference here. It allowed us to challenge for the win right from the word go. Respect. JariMatti Latvala’s performance was no less impressive. He was really unlucky right at the start of the rally, but fought back magnificently and was rewarded for his efforts with the World Championship point he won on the Power Stage. Again, respect. The suspension damage he suffered has shown us that we can still improve with the Polo R WRC.” And then there was … ... a surprising moment for Julien Ingrassia after the Rally Mexico.

The Volkswagen Motorsport team not only welcomed Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia to the celebrations for the second win of this season’s FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with a

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There was method behind this madness: “Mister Mysterio” is a running gag in the WRC, which sees Julien Ingrassia and journalist Jerome Bourret incorporate surprise appearances in wrestling masks into everyday WRC life.

Wrestling enjoys cult status in Mexico. You can find out more about “Mister Mysterio” at www.facebook.com/ elmistermysterio And then there was also … ... the only set-back for Sébastien Ogier at the Rally Mexico. On his way to the podium, the winner of the event in Mexico failed to spot that a sliding door was only half open. The result was a painful cut above his left eye. The wound was treated immediately by Volkswagen team doctor Jan Ole Eilers and his counterpart at Citroën, Philipe Dury. Ogier arrived at the presentation ceremony a few minutes later than expected.

Volkswagen Motorsport Newsletter 01/2013 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) - Spectacular show event ahead of Rally Portugal As a little taster ahead of the Rally Portugal (11th to 14th April), Sébastien Ogier and Andreas Mikkelsen will take part in the “Fafe Rally Sprint” for Volkswagen for the first time. Lining up in their Volkswagen Polo R WRCs, the show event on 6th April includes one of the most famous jumps in rallying, which is taken at full throttle. More than 100,000 spectators are once again expected to line the 6.34-kilometre route. The Rally Portugal begins just five (Continued on page 29)

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days later and is already Ogier’s and his co-driver Julien Ingrassia’s fourth WRC round of the season in the Volkswagen Polo R WRC. The Frenchmen have claimed top step on the podium at the Rally Sweden and, most recently, at the Rally Mexico. Mikkelsen, winner of the 2011 and 2012 Intercontinental Rally Championship (IRC) in a Skoda Fabia S2000 will not only be making his first appearance of the WRC season, but also his debut in the Volkswagen Polo R WRC alongside his new co-driver Mikko Markkula. The third team flying the flag for Volkswagen at the Rally Portugal is Jari-Matti Latvala and his co-driver Miikka Anttila.

powerful Volkswagen Formula 3 engine in this season of the FIA Formula 3 European Championship.

Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup Working up a sweat for a successful season

sions dealing with mental fitness.

The 2013 season of the Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup comprises six race weekends, with the finale taking place in Hockenheim on 19th October.

Polo Cup South Africa Impressive start for Kosie The new Volkswagen Scirocco R Weyers in the Volkswagen Cup season gets underway on 4th Cup-Polo May. In order to ensure that the opening round at the HockenKosie Weyers is currently the man heimring is a complete success, to beat at the Volkswagen Polo 17 Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup Cup in South Africa. Two rounds drivers put the finishing touches into the 2013 season, Weyers to their physical conditioning dur- (Engen Primax), at the wheel of ing a five-day fitness camp in the Volkswagen Cup-Polo, already holds a commanding 27-point lead over second-placed Shaun La Reservée (Alpine Motors/ Compendium Insurance). Weyers laid the foundation for his success so far at the season-opener in Johannesburg at the end of February, when he clinched victory in race two. Last weekend, Weyers continued his impressive start to FIA Formula 3 European Oberjoch, Bavaria. The highlight the season with another two wins Championship - Harry Tinckof the demanding training proat the Killarney Race Track in nell off to a promising start in gramme was a biathlon relay, Cape Town. The third round of Monza which saw all the drivers in action the Polo Cup South Africa takes on the Biathlon World Cup route place at the Aldo Scribante RaceOn the first weekend of racing of in Oberstdorf. Fitness coaches way in Port Elizabeth on 6th April. the FIA Formula 3 European also gave the participants a basic Championship 2013, 21-year-old introduction to the kind of bal© Volkswagen Motorsport ComHarry Tincknell of the Carlin team anced diet that they, as sportsmunications got off to a good start in the new men and women, should be folseason in Monza. After three rac- lowing. The timetable also includes on the 5.793-kilometre-long ed a wide range of training sesAutodromo Nazionale di Monza, Tincknell of the UK is third in the overall rankings. He is therefore in a promising position ahead of the second weekend of racing in Silverstone on 13th/14th April. In addition to Carlin, ma-con and Van Amersfoort Racing with a total of eight drivers are also competing in vehicles featuring the

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The Manta first appeared at Frankston, Vic, in 1968 from Manta Fiberglass products and went on to emanate from several different Victorian producers in other locations.

It was next based at Upper Beaconsfield before coming under new management of Paul Jensen of Scanco (Aust) at Berwick by 1971.

Manta then claimed to be the first to fit a curved windscreen to a dune buggy. In 1972 the Manta was being produced and marketed by Williams Design & Construction of Warragul.

Scanco (Aust) was again in control of the Manta project in 1973, having taken over the former G A There does not appear to much Williams Fiberglass operation at information on the internet, so if Warragul, which also produced anybody has some please post to fiberglass Canoes.

Some items attached from magathe Manx Dune Buggy Club forum zines or newspapers of the day.

Although having several homes or‌ and principals the Manta appears Please see the REWARD being http://vwclubwa.com/TALK- to have had a longer production offered below...

BOX/2888-MANTA-BADGErun than several other makes.

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FOR SALE 1961 VW Beetle

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Full 12 conversion with alternator Near new tyres all round Specially made soft top High back seats Drives very well Trophy winner at the 2011 Day of the Volkswagen Contact: Gerald Phone: 9272 3502 Email: gerrykay@live.com

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Day of the Volkswagen collectors cloth badge and annual stickers (limited numbers) $2.00 each VW Club Peak Cap with the traditional club logo - adjustable velcro band at the rear $15.00 each 2011 Toodyay Bug-In - 42nd National Bug-In Metal car badge (limited number) $25.00 each 

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Merchandise Officer: Rod McSwain Phone: (08) 9332 6919 Email: info@vwclubwa.com Purchases can be made by cash, cheque or credit card (Visa or MasterCard) - postage charges may be extra.

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