Australian coachbuilts, Ascort, ...

Mach1 Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 13 Jun 2005, 2:22 am

#371113

Hello

I am a fan of special edition and coachbuilts. I do not know the history of australian(s) coachbuilt(s).

In my country (Belgium), we have the Apal Coupé, the Zelensis.

Which coachbuilts were created in Australia?

Only the Ascort?

Do you have information about Ascort (history, pictures, technical informatio, what it worth, ...) Other models ?

Apal Coupé:

Zelensis:

More information: http://users.skynet.be/zelensis/

[Edited on 12/6/2005 by Mach1]

Geoffroy from Belgium (at the other side of the earth)

kustomkool BEING KOOL AINT CHEAP

1,611 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 13 Jun 2005, 10:52 am

#371156

there is a proctor for sale in dandenong the guy only wanted 2000 for it

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jun 2005, 11:54 am

#371175

I helped a mate sell one a year or 2 ago.

Was in pieces but all there and in VERY good condition.
Was thinking of doing it myself - but would have need a bit more space than i could offer

He gave me a lot of info and pictures. If you like i could scan it all and email it to you.

There is a picture of one here

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=5453#pid39653

All the other pictures i posted have gone.

Futue te ipsum!!!

Mach1 Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 14 Jun 2005, 5:00 pm

#371860

"He gave me a lot of info and pictures. If you like i could scan it all and email it to you."

Of course 😉 It would be very interesting!
There is no space limit in my email account ! 😉

Geoffroy from Belgium (at the other side of the earth)

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Jun 2005, 5:07 pm

#371863

I will find the info and send it soon

Futue te ipsum!!!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Jun 2005, 12:57 pm

#372656

We also had J & S buggies and a few other variations

and who could for get the Eureka...

What is it you need to know ??

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Mach1 Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 17 Jun 2005, 12:18 am

#372966

Everything is good to know for a man coming from the other side of the earth... I don't know Australian VW history...

I don't know "J & S buggies" and Eureka...
Where could I find pics or information?

[Edited on 16/6/2005 by Mach1]

Geoffroy from Belgium (at the other side of the earth)

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Jun 2005, 10:19 am

#373026

http://www.ecn.net.au/~cadski/eureka/index.html

(found the info on Ascort - just have to find time to scan :duh )

Futue te ipsum!!!

Mach1 Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 17 Jun 2005, 9:29 pm

#373345

The eureka is like the Sterling (USA) or Nova (here in Europe).
[url=http://]http://www.priceofhistoys.com/simon/page22.html[/url]

Thanks Bizarre 😉

Geoffroy from Belgium (at the other side of the earth)

Starkey Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 15 Jul 2005, 4:24 pm

#385163

Re: information on the Ascort available, i may be able to contribute, as well as would love to see any information i may not have.
I have an ascort 1959 model car number "31" (yes they only built maybe 19, but they all appear to be odd numbered)

Cheers

Starkey

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Jul 2005, 4:53 pm

#385179

Starkey

I scanned a heap of information for Mach 1 (Geoff)

I you want a copy emailed (almost 8 meg) or burned on cd give me a u2u

Futue te ipsum!!!

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 15 Jul 2005, 6:26 pm

#385222

There is an Ascort almost finished being restored by a Porsche specialist near me... looks like new

Pay your debts, CxxT

Starkey Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 18 Jul 2005, 8:27 am

#386534

Bizarre:
I need to have 5 postings before my U2U works > I would like to get a burnt copy of the info you have, and also post the info i have. Can i offer my email address?

VWCool:
If the Porsche specialist where you saw the Ascort at is in Hornsby, it's my car. This vehicle has taken two years to get to this stage and is probably a couple of months away from completion.

Regards

Starkey - Ascort car number 31