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PRESIDENT

VICE-PRESIDENT

Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396 executive@vwclubwa.com

SECRETARY

TREASURER

Graham Tibbs 0412 002 738

Ray Willis 0407 347 340

executive2@vwclubwa.com

administration@vwclubwa.com

CONCESSION LICENCE

EDITOR

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Justin Bayley 0402 378 864

EVENT COORDINATOR

finance@vwclubwa.com

PROPERTY & MERCHANDISE

Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Dave Moore 0402 607 552

Harry Hay 0422 584 130

Graham Tibbs 0412 002 738

viawest@vwclubwa.com

licence@vwclubwa.com

events@vwclubwa.com

merchandise@vwclubwa.com

COUNCIL OF MOTORING CLUBS

Paul Kuah 0431 621 561 cmc@vwclubwa.com

WEB ADMINISTRATOR

MEMBERSHIP OFFICER

SOUTH WEST

Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

Andy Macey (08) 9332 6919

Kim Muste 0408 914 400

website@vwclubwa.com

memberships@vwclubwa.com

southwest@vwclubwa.com

MANDURAHMURRAY

GENERAL COMMITTEE...

SECRETARY (Assistant)

Photo to follow

Gary Bull

Bruce Cooper

Ashley Rogers

Joanne Mill

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

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

Non-Members - 1/4 page adverts are $5.00 Commercial Advertising: Please contact the Editor to find out about placing adverts in the magazine, inserting flyers etc. for one of more issues.

Publication Deadline: The deadline February 20 for articles for the next issue is.

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

COMMITTEE MEETINGS 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.

CONTACT US Volkswagen Club of WA (Inc) Mail:

Victoria Park Western Australia 6979 ABN:

31 610 140 537

Telephone:

0408 183 396

E-mail:

info@vwclubwa.com

Website:

www.vwclubwa.com

NEW MEMBERSHIPS AND BIRTHDAYS

Welcome to our new members... 

Truss Coleman

We now have

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Stent Dominick

173 active Members

Happy Birthday for January...                   

Janet Avice Du Buisson Perry Bernadette Katelyn Brandenburg Gary Bull Truss Coleman Eloise Dominick Emma Faulkner Scarlett Faulkner Stanley Guntrip Jo-Ann Harty Jerry Heldt Ella Hilson-Smith Robert Lafferty Patrick Lawrence Bret Lewin Philip Loader Ronald Lopaten

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Duncan Mann Russell Maslin Troyy McKenzie Joanne Mill Bethany Neretlis Karla Paget Susan Parmer Boscott Paul Steve Plaskett Aubrey Sage

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IN THIS ISSUE

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The Committee ................ 4 Club Page ........................ 5 Club Event Calendar ........ 7 Club Run March 2015 ........ 8 President’s Spot ............... 9 Club Merchandise ............. 10 Fairbridge Festival ............ 11 Club Run February 2015 .... 12 Club Calendar .................. 13 BUSFEST 2014 ................. 14 2015 Bug-In Qld............... 21 Club Run January 2015 ..... 23 Volkswagen News  Scirocco ..................... 27  VW Awards ................. 28  Golf GTD Variant ......... 29  Cross Coupr GTE ......... 29 Volkswagen Motorsport  FIA Rally news ............ 31

Lee Seeto Jessica Shepherd Rebecca Taylor Megan Tunmer Rose Van Son Ton Verbunt

Front Page: Cruise and Camp Lake Clifton - 26 VWs camped overnight

Abbott Lyndon Andrew Macey

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Happy Birthday for February...              

Geri Barry Mekenzie Bernadette Laurence Egan Carter Farrell Geoff Feddersen Karen Fyfe Stefan Galamaga Taree Gibson Martin Greenwood Robin Gurnett Adam Hallsworth Sheley Hallsworth Joshua Hallsworth Sharon Hinchliffe

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Morris Holder Cowper John Zac Laking Sasha Lewin Peter Lyndon Judith Marquis Emelia McKenzie Kerry Muste Mark Negri Kelly Paul Kathy Plaskett Jonathon Rostron

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Tania Spiteri Trish Summerfield Kelli Summerfield Jasmin Summerfield Erin Taylor Arnold Van Son Rodney Vanoosten Harrison Wallis David Watkins Susan Webster Connor Whittle Caylah Williams

Lara Rundle Claire Rundle

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This month...

February 2015 # indicates a club run

Wednesday 4th

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

Saturday 7th

VW CLUB RUN - CAMP LEDGE POINT HOLIDAY PARK See page 12, the website Events and the Forum

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Wednesday 11th

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

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

Wednesday 25th

EVENTS COORDINATION MEETING

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

6:30pm @ John Hughes Volkswagen, Victoria Park

March2015 Wednesday 4th

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

Wednesday 11th

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

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

Saturday 14th

VW CLUB RUN - CRUISE & CAMP MUNSTER #3 See page 8, the website Events and the Forum

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

Saturday 21st

BODDINGTON RURAL LIVING EXPO & MUSIC FESTITo Be Advised

Contact: Dave Moore 0402 607 552

Sunday 22nd

GERMAN CAR DAY - MBCCWA To Be Advised

Contact: TBA

Wednesday 25th

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

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

April 2015 Wednesday 1st

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

Friday 3rd Monday 6th

Bug-In 2015 Brisbane, Qld See page 21, the website Events and the Forum

Contact: Ray Willis 0407 347 340

Wednesday 8th

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

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

Friday 10th Sunday 12th

FAIRBRIDGE FESTIVAL See page 11, the website Events and the Forum

Contact: TBA

Wednesday 25th

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

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

CMC CLASSIC CAR SHOW - WHITEMAN PARK To Be Advised

Contact: Jamie Barrett 0408 183 396

May 2015 Sunday 3rd

Wednesday 6th

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Hi Club Members and Readers……

Welcome back from the break. It passed in a flash for me. Last month you might recall me saying that I was going to spend time in the shed on my bus. But, errrr, it didn’t really happen in the end. Time flies by so fast; so an unofficial late New Years Resolution for me is to plan a bit more by getting these presidents spots written in a timely manner for print, organize the posters for up coming events sooner, book venues earlier and spend more time on my Bus project. It’s hard sometimes though with work and life.

The Lake Clifton camping trip was a ripper! Loads of new people came along so not just the same smiley faces. The place was buzzing with activity and the cruise line was huge! – In fact from the front you couldn’t see the back! See photos in this edition.

After the camp over we visited the Thrombolites from the viewing platform, and many went on to the Vintage Collectors market in Midland – The VWs got plenty of attention in the car display area. The next Collectors Fair is on the day after Munster so another little trip might be on the cards.

I am going to use this opportunity as a plug and reminder for the up coming Munster Cruise, which is on the 14th March – see the poster opposite.

The club is seeking extra spots for the Classic Car Show at Whiteman Park (3 May) as it is our 60th Anniversary and this year the event doesn’t clash with the popular Fairbridge Festival (10-12 April), so we should have a very good representation.

Keep on eye on the events, the year is full of them and the committee is busy putting them together for your participation and enjoyment.

Happy New Year to you All. Jamie Barrett Club President

VW Club of WA - Annual Charity for 2014/15 DuchenneFoundation Australia Your Volkswagen Club of WA has embarked on supporting charities or appeals either directly from the club funds or by assisting the charity or appeal in their goal to publicise their fundraising.

living with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy and their families, through research, education and advocacy.

 Support DuchenneFoundation events

Visit their website for more information.

So if you see a club member rattling a tin or two in the next twelve months at any of our events please drop in your loose change...it all goes to a very good cause.

In the past, the Club has supportHow you can help: ed the Kids Cancer Support  Organise a DuchenneFoundaGroup, from ward 3b at Princess Margaret Hospital and also the tion fundraiser Toodyay Bushfire Appeal. In  Make a donation 2012/13 it was Telethon.  Buy DuchenneFoundation merThe Club commenced supporting chandise the DuchenneFoundation Australia in 2013/14 and will do so again in 2014/15.

 Contribute to the VW Club’s fundraising efforts

The Committee

Duchenne Foundation's MISSION Using National and international collaboration to improve the quality and quantity of life for those

Website: www.duchennefoundation.org.au

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AVAILABLE AT CLUB EVENTS including ALFRED’S every month!

You can also contact the Committee to arrange the purchase of the now extensive list of club merchandise!

Can be posted for an extra charge.

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PRICE

 Car Badge - Club Logo (with tongue)

$25.00 ea

Blue and chrome 72mm

 Car Badge - Club Logo (no tongue)

$25.00 ea

Blue and chrome 72mm

 Pin Badge - Club Logo

$3.00 ea

Blue and chrome 22mm

 Key Ring - Bottle Opener Club Logo

$5.00 ea

Blue and chrome

 Hoodies - Club 3D logo on front with stripes

$40.00 ea

Black with white design

 T-shirt #2 - Club 3D logo on front with stripes

$25.00 ea

Red, White or Grey with black design

 V-neck Polo - Club Logo embroidered - ladies & girls

$30.00 ea

A name can be added for another $5.00

 Polo Shirt - Club Logo embroidered - men & boys

$30.00 ea

A pocket is an extra $5.00; A name can be added for another $5.00

 T-shirt #1 - large 3D logo - back & small 3D logo - front with stripes $25.00 ea Blue with white design

 VW Club stickers

$2.00 ea

Official club logo; 3D club logo; or “I’M A VW CLUB MEMBER”

 VW Club cloth badge

$5.00 ea

Traditional club logo

 Day of the Volkswagen - various cloth badge & annual stickers $2.00 ea Collectors items (limited numbers)

 VW Club peak Cap - Club Logo

$15.00 ea

Adjustable velcro band at the rear

 Car Badge 2011 Toodyay Bug-In (no tongue)

$20.00 ea

Black and Yellow - 42nd National Bug-In Metal car badge (limited number)

 2015 VW Club Calendar

$10.00 ea

Photos are from the 2013 Day of the VW...most VW Club events fo 2015 are listed.

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Volksville is the special place to be at the Fairbridge Festival for VW lovers.

Come and join in the fun with the local VW crew and families in this premium camping area. Set among beautiful trees in a prime festival position – close enough to the festival action, but far enough away for a quiet chill out.

This area is made possible by Fairbridge Festival organisers and is open to all VW owners who wish to camp. As this is a ‘special interest’ camping area, please do not book online.

Contact the festival office on 9246 3311 and use the contact word ”Volksville”.

We will organise everything you need.

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1 Meeting points for those taking part and joining in along the way. Times are scheduled but approximate due to unknown travel conditions on the day and travel speed of the convoy etc.

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2015 Volkswagen Calendar The VW Club’s 2015 VW Calendar is now for sale @ only $7.00 each.

The Calendar is a first for the club and is part of the Club’s 60th Anniversary...1955-2015.

The calendar features all facets of the club, some 60th Anniversary details, many of the club events already decided for 2015 and the photos are from the Western Australian 2013 Day of the Volkswagen.

Strong sales has left us with a small number of copies remaining - first in best dressed.

These can be posted @ an additional $2.00 each.

Calendar enquiries/orders can be sent via email to viawest@vwclubwa.com or via text message to 0407 347 340.

...last few copies left!

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Page 14 On the front page of this program there is a photo of the VW in circle symbol which has a row of vans in a semi circle at the top, and at the bottom of the symbol vans form the word BUSFEST. 298 vehicles took part in this photo shoot.

One of the events: Outside the main arena we have our "Synchro Zone". There will be a static display of Synchros between the Severn Hall and the main show ring. Featured in this zone this year will be the Synchronisation of a standard 2 wheel drive Double Cab Pickup into a 4 wheel drive! Arrive as a 2 wheel drive leave as a 4 wheel drive in the 3 days of Busfest.

Intrepid synchronauts will once again be putting their synchro drive buses through their paces in the main show ring with their synchrobatics on the obstacle course.

A photo was taken as were many others for you to see.

BUSFEST, Malvern, England

by Sonya and Colin Gambold (Qld) - friends of the Editor On Saturday 6th September, 2014 Colin and I attended this event held at the 3 Counties Show grounds. This event is massive and is run by a company which has 48 officials, and a crew of up to 150 people headed by Simon Holloway.

Many of the crew take a week off to set up the event and come from all over the UK and Europe. The crew camp together in a designated area, to help ensure everything gets done.

This is a 3 day event and many people camp in different areas with their clubs and there is a dog free zone. Plots for over 25,000 people and the traders were set out.

384 trade stands and an estimated 8,000 vehicles at the event. The weather was warm and sunny, no rain.

Where to start looking? The traders had every item you can imagine. One of the popular items was a wind break consisting of a banner 4 metres long and 1.600 metres high supported by 5 timber poles,

They print a program of 40 A5 pages to give out and is very full of all the things you need to know. You could even win a 2002 T4 2.5TDI with weekend conversion, simply by visiting Just Kampers stand and filling in an entry form.

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BUSFEST 2014 PHOTOS ...a selection only, by Sonya and Colin

Insulated roof cover

which are hammered into the ground.

The cost $150 each and the one I liked had 4 Split screen kombis printed on it. Looking around the camp sites showed they are well used.

There was live music all the time and musical entertainment at night. 4 large undercover areas were well utilised as were many marques. Plenty of food of all types and also all sorts of drinks. In the Avon Hall there was a display of old transporters, motors and emergency vehicles.

There was also a split screen ice cream bus. I watched the synchro stunt show and some impressive vehicles took part. There was also a show and shine on Sunday with many vehicles entered. The winner was Peter Jones who were awarded the most awards winning in 3 categories for his split screen bus. Imagine doing the judging on the thousands of vans.

Pedal car

We would recommend this event as a must see, if you happen to be in the UK in September.

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BUSFEST 2014 PHOTOS ...a selection only, by Sonya and Colin

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BUSFEST 2014 PHOTOS ...a selection only, by Sonya and Colin

Rally Caddy

Kombi planters

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For Sale ÂŁ11,000

2 x splitty rears = 1 cafe

VW AIRCOOLED SHOW @ SELBY ...Yorkshire by Sonya and Colin 13 November 2014

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THE WORLDS BIGGEST VW VAN FESTIVAL HELD AT THE MALVERN SHOWGROUND 4th - 6th SEPTEMBER 2015

BUSFEST 2014 – EVENT REPORT This is a report on how things went at BUSFEST 2014 as seen by our very good friends from VW VIBE magazine, who were with us during the whole build up period as well as the event itself. (A full BUSFEST REPORT appeared in the NOVEMBER VW VIBE Magazine.)

Simon Holloway & BUSFEST CREW Busfest the World’s largest VW transporter show held at the Malvern showground

BUSFEST 2014 BUILD UP When I arrive at a show on a Friday morning I often wonder the work it took to get a show up and running, when I was offered the chance to go and be part of the setup of Busfest I jumped at it.

This show is set up by Simon Holloway & the BUSFEST crew of 65 rising to 150+ over the weekend. I was to find out that many of the crew take a week or two off their normal everyday jobs to get this show of the ground they come from all over the country and some even come from Europe. They all

What started as a small event called VANFEST in 1994 at the Malvern Show ground, UK has grown to become the world’s LARGEST INTERNATIONAL BUSFESTIVAL event for owners, lovers and enthusiasts of Volkswagen Transporter Van’s.

Held over a 3 full days in September, with over 8000 vehicles 25000 people attending plus over 300 trade stands the BUSFEST provides absolutely everything and anything you could possibly want to do with VW transporters plus a whole lot more.

Our ADVANCE TICKET BOOKING system will be opening EARLY IN JANUARY 2015.

BUSFEST FEES FOR 2015  ADULT Price is £37.00 Per Person.  Children up to & including 16 years FREE Entry  CAMPING UNIT Price is £20 for a 7mx7m plot.  The DAY VISITOR price is £15 per adult.  There will also be an advance DAY VISITOR W/E (3 Day) Pass available at £37 per Person.

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When I arrived on the Monday all that was there was a massive showground and one massive marquee (the main music tent). The crew all camp together in a designated area where they are well looked after in every aspect with electricity hot showers, clean toilets they are fed watered and offered lolly ices as Julie called them on hot days. The crew start at 8am every morning stop for lunch at 1 and then work on till tea time some even go back to work after tea and work till after dark.

Over the following four days I saw the teams pull together and build something to be proud of. I saw marquees being build not just one or two but 20 or 30, fencing teams built whole enclosures, food wagons being placed all over the show ground, 100s of toilets being moved all over the showground, I saw electricians deliver and set up generators to power up whole barns and music venues as well as trade and camping areas, I saw people mark out and number camping plots for over 25000 people and over 300 traders, I watched the Syncro obstacle course being built and tested for safety, I even got to see the whole funfair arrive and set up seriously the list goes on the show ground has its own cleaning company its own recycling centre for the tons of rubbish generated it even has its own fire station and bus stop to take you into town.

BUSFEST 2014 - EVENT Overnight, the showground turned into a show the traders had all arrived and VWs were arriving all the time people were everywhere and the sun was out I felt it is going to be a good weekend, the problem that I faced was what to do first, I had a map and a programme.

There was live music in the two outdoor venues all day both have bars and both have plenty of seat-

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All weekend the kids were catered for with a crèche free kids entertainment a kids disco and even a search for a star Competition.

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by James Lewis one of the experts from the Antiques road show.

Overall Busfest raised an amazing £4607 for an amazing charity. If you would like to know more about this charity, please have a look at www.makeawish.org.uk I am sure I have missed plenty but to name a few Vancy dress – dress your van to match your outfit, treasure hunt, juggling workshops stunt BMX shows Zorbs The Disco Bus really this show does have something for everyone young or old VW owner or not its 3 days of fun and if the suns out you get to see the Malvern hills at their best.

I would recommend this show to everyone and I will be back hopefully as a member of crew next ing both prove very popular Saturday saw the stunt show and year to once again get this show throughout the whole weekend the Syncro’s as well as coking in a up and running. I would also like to thanks to the sun shining there add this show has a great disabled was a Syncro display every almost camper and the Busfest games in the north arena which both proved camping area and all the buildings every hour in the main arena as extremely popular and very comand toilets have disabled access so well as the off road syncro trail petitive but someone always has to please don’t think it’s a showover the road in the woods with a win awards were handed out in the ground and you won’t be able to viewing platform should you want arena to the joy of all the onlookget about. to go and watch the drivers put ers. their skills to the test.

DAVE WARREN & FIONA HOPE VW VIBE MAGAZINE In the Avon hall I saw the old tim- Sunday’s main attraction was the ers display the well travelled trans- show and shine again in the north BUILDUP PICTURES CAN BE arena cars lined up from as early porters, alternative engines and VIEWED HERE; https:// emergency vehicles display next to as 9am anyone who entered a vewww.facebook.com/media/set/? hicle had to judge and were handthat outside was split screen ally, set=a.696138450461939.1073741 ed a judging form at the entrance, 50 shades of bay, wedge street, 872.247537231988732&type=3 t4s galore and t5s alive and if that judging closed at 1pm with the awards ceremony being held in the A FULL SET OF BUSFEST ALBUMS wasn’t enough you could always Severn hall at 4pm. With so many CAN BE SEEN HERE; https:// wander around the trade stands and see many more great vehicles different vehicles to choose from it www.facebook.com/notes/busfest/ busfest-pictures-links-to-all-theone of my favourites has to be The was a close call in all categories. busfest-picture-albums-2014-2013 Peter Jones and Spike were split screen ice cream company’s awarded the most awards winning -2012/722945894447861 bus it’s just wonderful and the ice in 3 categories for his split screen cream is amazing and fresh too. bus.

The trade stands at Busfest could keep you busy the whole weekend Sunday also saw the charity auction this year end there really is so much to see inside and out with everything from the show was supporting Make A Wish UK, Louise clothes to jewellery as well as stickers, interior furnishings, exte- and her fundraising crew done an amazing job rior finishing’s and all kinds of camping and children’s goodies and throughout the year getting donations for the memorabilia. auction as well as raffling The fun fair doesn’t open till late off donated bears at other afternoon on the Friday but they shows this year they also had some amazing rides on offer put two VIP glamping for those brave enough or you tents up for auction on could just take it easy on the tea(Continued from page 19)

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Bug-In 2015 Brisbane, Qld Friday 3 to Monday 6 April of very nice motel-style accommo- Easter Monday - Final get todation options nearby. gether and Farewell Morning Tea.

VW Drivers Club of Qld is pleased to confirm that Easter 2015 will see the 46th Annual Bug-In happening in beautiful Brisbane, at the Rocklea Showgrounds from Friday 3 to Monday 6 April 2015

The program features all the tradi- Full details including pricing will be tional Bug-In events : coming out in the New Year, but this gives you all a taste of things Good Friday - Welcome and Regat least. istration, followed by a local institution - the Friday Night Car Show So... save the date in your calenat Munchies dar, spread the word, and we look forward to seeing you in BrisEaster Saturday - scenic cruise bane !!! and BBQ, Navigation Run / Observation Cruise and Ten Pin Bowling Best regards Night John Forster (President)

Limited On site camping will be available for those keen on tents or campers (first in best dressed as they say), and there a number

Easter Sunday - Grass-surface VW Drivers Club of Qld. Motorkhana, alternative "Retail 0430 204051 Therapy" cruise, Show'n'Shine and of course Presentation Dinner

Hi everyone,

FOR SALE 1968/69 VW BEETLE $6,500 This is Barney, he has a VW club sticker on a window.

My daughter has had him for 4years Honest Beetle 1500cc Just had $1400 work done by GerryKay @ Morley Body straight, drives well Contact : Bob Dillon Mobile : 0407 033 074

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FOR SALE 1961 VW BEETLE $5,000

Very good condition 139,000 genuine miles on the clock.

Won several trophies at Day of VW events.

Contact : Frank McKinnell Mobile : 0417 093 917

FOR SALE 1974 VW BEETLE 1300CC - $5,800 ONO Only 2 owners, I have owned for 21 years.

Body work & mechanical in very good condition.

New Stereo.

12 months registration.

Car serviced by Gerry Kay Mechanic , Morley.

Car is garaged in Bedford and can be viewed by appointment.

Contact : Rod Thomas Mobile : 0439 914 407 Email : rw.thomas@hotmail.com

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Photographs by Jamie Barrett

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Scirocco R 6 Speed Manual $45,990 Scirocco R 6 Speed DSG $48,490

Sydney – Volkswagen Australia has announced pricing for its updated Scirocco R, which boasts enhanced value and upgraded equipment.

The updated Scirocco R features refreshed exterior and interior styling. On the outside, the model has received new bixenon headlights and tail lights, plus a revamped front bumper design with aerodynamic blades and LED integrated indicator lights.

Inside the car, the dashboard pays homage to the 1974 model, furnished with new-look dials and an auxiliary instrument cluster above the centre console comprising a chronometer, charge pressure and oil temperature gauges.

The updated Scirocco R also includes increased safety specifica-

tion, with Rear View Camera (RVC) and front and rear parking sensors now included as standard.

Available with either six-speed manual or dual clutch DSG transmission, and maintaining its powerful 188 kW TSI engine, the updated Scirocco R offers value for money with a modern sporty look and strong performance on the road.

VW Golf and Golf GTI win 2015 North American COTY Volkswagen kicks off the New Year as victor of this prestigious award Detroit - Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that the 2015 Golf and 2015 Golf GTI have been named the 2015 North American Car of the Year. The Golf and Golf GTI were recognized for setting new benchmarks in their segments, including innovation, distinguished design, and available driver assistance features, as well as unmatched value. The cars beat out two other finalists, vying for the award in the 22nd annual iteration of the prestigious award. “Volkswagen is thrilled to start 2015 with the Golf and Golf GTI taking home the incredible North

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American Car of the Year title,” said Michael Horn, CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “This award highlights our achievements and hard work in the past year, and we are confident that the Golf family will continue to pave the way for the brand in the year ahead.”

The coveted 2015 North American Car of the Year award joins the list of a dozen accolades awarded to 2015 Golf models to date.

The North American Car and Truck of the Year awards are announced each year at the beginning of media week at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. In 2015, 57 North American Car and Truck of the Year jurors from newspapers, television and radio stations, magazines and websites across the U.S. and Canada weighed in to select the vehicle that most exceeded expectations in all areas, ranging from design and safety to innovation and economy. Three finalists are winnowed down from an expansive list of all-new or significantly redesigned cars introduced in the past year. All ballots are sent directly to and calculated by Deloitte & Touche.

'Best Cars 2015': VW wins with eight group models Real winners: Audi A1, Volkswagen Golf, ŠKODA Octavia, Audi Q3, Porsche Macan, Porsche 911 Cabrio/Targa, Porsche 911 and Multivan receive 'Best Cars 2015' awards

In the 'Supermini' category the Audi 1 secured first place. In the 'Compact Class' the Volkswagen Golf was crowned winner, while the ŠKODA Octavia won the 'Import Compact Class'.

Two group sports utility vehicles also took awards: the Audi Q3 beat off all rivals in the 'Small SUVs' category, while the Porsche Macan emerged victorious in the category for 'Large SUVs'.

In the cabriolets' overall ranking the Porsche 911 Cabrio/Targa took top spot. In the 'Sports Car' category as well the sportscar brand beat the competition with the Porsche 911.

Readers of the auto motor und The Volkswagen Commercial Vesport group of magazines from hicles brand also received a 'Best This is Volkswagen’s second 15 countries pick their favourites Cars' award, coming out on top North American Car of the Year in eleven categories for the twelfth time in succession award, following in the wheelWolfsburg, January 2015 – Rein the 'Van' category with the tracks of the New Beetle in 1999. cently in Stuttgart, the car maga- Multivan.

The Passat was a finalist in 2012; zine auto motor und sport the Golf/TDI/GTI a finalist in The 'Best Cars' readers' poll is crowned the winners of its inter2010; and the Jetta TDI was a internationally one of the largest national readers' poll the 'Best finalist in 2009. consumer surveys in the automoCars 2015'. In the presence of tive field. It evaluated the opinAbout North American Car and Prof. Dr. Ferdinand K. Piëch, ions of readers of car magazines Truck of the Year Chairman of the Supervisory from the auto motor und sport The North American Car and Board of Volkswagen Aktienggroup from a total of 15 counTruck of the Year jury is comesellschaft and Prof. Dr. Martin tries. As in previous years, the posed of no more than 60 autoWinterkorn, Chairman of the poll was run in eleven categories, motive journalists — writers and Board of Management of each with an overall and importer broadcasters from across the Volkswagen AG, eight ranking.

U.S. and Canada. Most have cov- Volkswagen Group models were ered the auto industry for decawarded the much sought-after ades. accolade.

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World premiere of the new Golf GTD Variant The perfect all-round package: sporty, economical, comfortable and spacious Launch set for Geneva Motor Show Since 1982 Volkswagen's GTD logo has stood for Gran Turismo Diesel, with its promise of sporty yet economical motoring. Now for the first time, the GTD initials grace the Golf Variant, which like the Golf GTD, boasts the 184 PS (135 kW) TDI engine. The new Golf GTD Variant is set for its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, and is available to order as of now at a price of 31,975 euros.

as ensuring greater comfort in ordinary conditions.

World premiere of the Cross Coupé GTE

Inside, the dynamic theme continues, with sports seats in Clark tartan, illuminated door sills, black headliner and black pillar trims.

Added to this, there are numerous The Golf GTD Variant* is excellent- decorative inserts and panels in Checkered Black, plus stainless ly placed to establish itself as an steel pedal caps. Further refineiconic long-distance cruiser. The ments include the multifunction 184 PS TDI engine takes the Golf steering wheel with aluminium trim Volkswagen presents striking SUV GTD Variant to 100 km/h in just and the gear knob styled as a golf concept car with a new design lan7.9 seconds with the 2-litre unit guage for the US market ball. delivering a maximum torque of Five-seater Cross Coupé has plug380 Nm – and yet this sporty Vari- The Golf GTD Variant is optionally ant car boasts impressive fuel con- available with 18-inch Nogaro alloy in hybrid system, all-wheel drive sumption figures of only 4.4 litres wheels and seat covers in a choice and system output of 265 kW/360 per 100 km. of Alcantara or Vienna leather. And PS The car's sporty character is reflected in its exterior design: along with special GTD bumpers and the honeycomb radiator grille, the Golf GTD Variant also features smoked rear lights and flared sills.

The look is completed by 17inch Curitiba alloys, black roof rails and dual chrome tailpipes. Also standard on-board the Golf GTD Variant are bixenon headlights, sports suspension with ride height lowered by 15 mm, and progressive steering, which gives a sharper response during highperformance driving as well

for an extra 965 euros there is the Sports and Design package featuring driving mode selection, Nogaro 18-inch alloy wheels, red brake callipers and tinted windows.

At the start of every new year, automotive experts come together at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. This year, Volkswagen's presentation is focusing on the striking Cross Coupé GTE. With the world premiere of the five-seater SUV concept car, the carmaker from Wolfsburg is offering a further preview of the latest SUV model series that is fitted with a sporty and economical V6 plug-in hybrid drive for the first time.

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The Cross Coupé GTE is painted in "Grand pacific glacier" blue and combines high efficiency with a powerful design. This is demonstrated in particular by the exterior design that is characterized by precise edges on the long engine hood and a very high front section.

The side profile with the A-pillar set a long way to the back and the striking sloping C-pillars are further distinctive features of the design that has a clear focus on sporty exclusiveness, yet also emphasizes the robustness of the large SUV. Large 22-inch alloy wheels with ten highly polished spokes round off the look of the concept car to perfection.

The new design language is also found in the interior of the Cross Coupé GTE. For example, the consistent horizontal structure of the instrument panel creates a clearly arranged, spacious and yet also progressive atmosphere.

This is also thanks to the seamlessly integrated displays and chrome elements that open up a new dimension of information and operating quality with interactive gesture control.

The seats come in elegant bi-color nappa leather. A dark "Ink Blue" creates a bucket effect for the comfortable sports seats, while the seat centre panels feature perforated leather. What's more, attachments for tablets are incorporated in the headrests of the rear seats.

The Volkswagen "Media Control" app enables the tablets to access various infotainment functions via WLAN.

have power output of 40 kW and 220 Nm and 85 kW and 270 Nm respectively. The total output of the system adds up to 265 kW/360 PS. With this full power, the Cross Coupé GTE, which has a top speed of up to 209 km/h, accelerates to 60 mph (97 km/h) in just 6.0 seconds. Thanks to the lithium-ion battery in the centre tunnel (energy content of 14.1 kWh), the Cross Coupé GTE can travel a distance of 32 kilometers powered The SUV concept car is powered by purely by electricity. a 3.6-litre V6 petrol engine and two electric motors. The sixThe driver can use the GTE button cylinder direct-injection engine to switch to GTE mode and activate (FSI) delivers power of 206 the particularly agile side of the kW/280 PS and maximum torque concept car. This makes the accelof 350 Nm. The two electric motors erator pedal, gearbox and steering characteristic even sportier. In addition, the FSI and the electric motors work together in GTE mode during boosting to deliver the full system output and the maximum system torque.

After the Cross Blue concept car previously shown in Detroit, the Cross Coupé GTE now offers a further look ahead at the new midsize SUV model series that is based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB). The Cross Blue production model will be built at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant and presented next year. © www.volkswagen-mediaservices.com

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New technology, new design presenting the second generation Polo R WRC The works team from Wolfsburg World premiere of the 234 kW has its sights set firmly on another Polo R WRC in Wolfsburg successful defence of its titles in Member of the Board, Dr. the FIA World Rally Championship Heinz-Jakob Neußer, (WRC) with a new car and a new launches title defence look. Volkswagen completed a clean sweep of all the World WRC kicks off with the iconic Championship titles when the Polo Rally Monte Carlo from 22R WRC made its debut in 2013, 25 January before repeating this impressive In top form, both technically and feat last season. Continuity is the visually: Volkswagen presented key to the driving line-up for the second generation of the Polo 2015: double world champions R WRC in Autostadt, Wolfsburg.

Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia

(F/F) and team-mates Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) and Andreas Mikkelsen/Ola Fløene (N/N) will roll down the starting ramp and head onto the first special stage of the year for Volkswagen at the legendary Rally Monte Carlo on 22 January.

“The new Polo R WRC has undergone intense further development, both on the inside and the outside,” said Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neußer, Volkswagen Board Member for Technical Development.

“Not only does it look even more dynamic and sporty than it did before, but our engineers have also been working meticulously on technical innovations under the bonnet and have improved many detailed aspects of the package that has been so successful for the past two years.

The focus of this further development was on efficiency, reliability and performance. We can hardly wait to see the new Polo R WRC in Monte Carlo and at the other twelve rallies on four continents.”

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Title defence in blue, blue and white: new design for the next generation of Polo R WRC The most striking change to the Polo R WRC for the 2015 season is its exterior. The white has given way to dark-blue. White and lightblue stripes see the dark-blue front merge into the white rear, which features a towering new rear wing.

Also integrated in the new design are Volkswagen’s other partners in the World Rally Championship: Red Bull, lubricant partner Castrol, Volkswagen Financial Services, tyre partner Michelin, chassis and clutch specialist ZF Sachs, and supplier OMP. The Volkswagen engineers have been hard at work implementing many new ideas under the bonnet.

The hydraulically activated gearbox, which is operated via a shift paddle on the steering column, represents the biggest innovation.

One-twoVolkswagen the fifth manufacturer ever to claim a one-two-three at three! the most iconic rally Volkswagen Volkswagen started the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) a historic success. Sébastien makes histo- with Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F), JariLatvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/ ry at the Ral- Matti FIN) and Andreas Mikkelsen/Ola Fløene (N/N) claimed a one-twothree for the Polo R WRC at the ly Monte most iconic rally in the world. This makes Volkswagen only the fifth Carlo manufacturer ever to have

Furthermore, three quarters of last year’s components were checked and many of them optimised, with Second generation Polo R WRC the aim of making everything makes dream debut at the leg“simpler, lighter, and stronger”. endary Rally Monte Carlo

Ogier/Ingrassia win, ahead of Latvala/Anttila and Mikkelsen/Fløene

achieved this feat at the “Monte”.

“A one-two-three at the Rally Monte Carlo is a fantastic performance from the entire Volkswagen team, and I am very proud of our crew,” said Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neußer, Volkswagen Board Member for Technical Development. “To start the season in this manner with a new car, and in such difficult conditions, far exceeds our expectations. The entire troop worked in perfect harmony. Everyone was there for each other, everyone knew exactly what he or she had to do, and Volkswagen ultimately deserved to win. This team is now deservedly up there with the other big rally manufacturers.”

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Dream debut for the second generation Polo R WRC The 2015 Rally Monte Carlo marked the first competitive outing for the new Polo R WRC, and promptly became a success story.

Ogier/Ingrassia and Latvala/Anttila were in the cockpit of the second generation of the World Rally Car from Wolfsburg at the “Monte”, while Mikkelsen/Fløene will remain in the successful predecessor to the new car until the Rally Portugal. The four-wheel drive powerhouse, which now generates an impressive 234 kW, made a perfect debut: the new Polo R WRC finished first and second to outdo even the first outing of the 2013 and 2014 Polo for the World Rally Championship.

Historic: Volkswagen joins elite group of rally legends The one-two-three at the 2015 Rally Monte Carlo was Volkswagen’s 23rd victory with the Polo R WRC and the eleventh time the manufacturer has had more than one car on the podium since it joined the series in 2013. Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia climbed onto the top step of the podium for the 25th time at the Rally Monte Carlo, and for the second year in a row at the “Monte”.

This sees Ogier pull level with rally leg-

the fifth manufacturer since 1973 to record a “triple” in the “Monte” history books, and thus joins the ranks of such legendary rally manufacturers as Renault-Alpine, Lancia, Audi and Citroën.

Typical “Monte” – Tyre gambles and diverse conditions Dry asphalt with – by “Monte” standards – plenty of grip, black ice, snow and slush: the teams at the 2015 Rally Monte Carlo were faced with all of the above. And the conditions changed constantly from one kilometre to the next, making tyre selection particularly tricky. Each crew had to select 30 Michelin competition tyres from the 82 at their disposal – eight

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Seb vs Seb – a thrilling duel, but over far too soon For the first two days of the Rally Monte Carlo, fans were kept on the edge of their seats by the duel raging between the two Sebs. Sébastien Ogier in the Polo R WRC and Sébastien Loeb in a Citroën were embroiled in a thrilling battle for the lead.

Ogier had moved into an eight-second lead at the halfway point of the rally when Loeb, making his WRC comeback, lost a huge amount of time and dropped well down the overall standings. And so the prestigious duel was curtailed, just as it was getting really interesting. No longer was the nine-time world champion the number one threat to Sébastien Ogier, but his teammates Jari-Matti Latvala and Andreas Mikkelsen.

500 special stages – an exceptional record The closing Power Stage at the Rally Monte Carlo formed the 500th special stage for the Volkswagen Polo R WRC in the World Rally Championship since its debut at the 2013 “Monte”.

Since then, the World Rally Car from Wolfsburg has established itself as the car with the highest win ratio ever in the World Rally Championship. Not only have 85.2 per cent of all possible victories gone to Wolfsburg, but Volkswagen has also won 347 of its 500 special stages.

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