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Grasack Seriously Crusin Dubber

121 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·

#1028145
Have had an electrician at our place and he saw I was interested in beetles. He said he had some of his grandfathers photos and sash from the 1957 Mobilgas round Australia trial.

Yesterday he brought them for me to see and I was able to take photos. He gave me permission to share with other veedubbers so hope you enjoy.

The grandfathers name was Col Wilkinson and he was the navigator for John Hall. They came outright third in the rally

Sash presented to Col Wilkinson

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Grasack Seriously Crusin Dubber

121 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·

#1028146
Medallion attached to sash

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Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,610 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#1028150
What a lucky meeting. And to think this is nearly almost 60 years ago now.

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oldskoolguy Officially Full-On Dubber

329 posts · joined Sep 2011 ·

#1028152
I know it is a well-worn phrase but, they made 'em tough back then. After my own meeting with a lady who was part of an all-lady team in the trial I believe that phrase. Thanks for posting.
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Grasack Seriously Crusin Dubber

121 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·

#1028156
I think it worthwhile to share these historical things

What I love most of all in the photos is the garb they wear. Suits and high heels at the pitstop

Phil74Camper Head in the Clouds

2,703 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1028201
Some great history there. The 1957 Mobilgas was VW's most dominant victory in the Trials. Volkswagens finished 1-2-3-4-5-6.

You can read the story of the 53-54-55 Redex Trials, the 56-57-58 Ampol Trials and the 56-57-58 Mobilgas Trials here:

http://www.clubvw.org.au/roundaustralias

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wombatventures Wolfsburg Wizard

680 posts · joined Feb 2013 ·

#1028241
It's so cool finding that these historial events are still respected by the descendants of the people involved.
And that they want to share them with others.
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