Went to this years Dubs by the Pub today & it was a scorcher. So bloody hot but still made for a great day. Plenty of nice cars & a really good showing of Type 3's this year, which for me, was awesome to see. I guess 2012 really is the year of the Type 3 hey? Pictured below is every single Type 3 that I saw, sorry if I missed anyone.
Also I have a few random pics of other cars that caught my attention as well.
Was great to catch up with a couple of familiar faces as well. Looking forward to the next meet when ever that may be?
It was such a hot day that on the way home had to drop by the bottle shop to get some Corona's for this arvo. Chilling at home now having a couple cold ones waiting for a storm to hit.
jamiesc ·
thought ill add a pic
L7back ·
That is one hot squareback. Well done.👍
tar76 ·
Loved your type 3 mate just sorry we didn't get to chat
tar76 ·
more
tar76 ·
keeps going
bugboymatt ·
Awesome ride that mate.
vw54 ·
Bloody hot up there today
Some cool breezes every now n then
D-train ·
more pics.
53 bd
slammed ghia
turbo Vs super, what would u choose?
got old mate to run the judson, so amazing....
aussie flash
hard top cb (country buggy not cock an balls)
epic ratty 58
356s were amazing..
not sure who won what but would like to know.
jamiesc ·
i seen a few beetles with aircon does someone make up a kit for them or are they custom made?
71dub ·
speak with guys at gold coast vw they do them
btc-er ·
How about some T3s by the Pub:
I liked this GTi:
Waiting for the cruise to start:
And a shot at the Pub:
btc-er ·
Oh, I forgot this one:
dragsters for life ·
looks like a great meet, good to see so many type 3s out
ratty 63 ·
It was a great day - hot - as usual, plus a good turn out of all models (except the 411/412's) Always great to catch up with everyone and see what everyone has been doing/creating.
ColonyVW wrote:..... Looking forward to the next meet when ever that may be?
I believe the next show is the Gold Coast Show and Swap on the 6th of May....
R 🙂
71dub ·
yep gold coast is next event very well run as well
tar76 ·
I have fond memories of the Goldy show my first love (Kombi) took out fav late bay in 2002. Not expecting anything never have as i'm more into just the vibe of shows and they called my name out. My wife and I still laugh about it to this day of how i looked around waiting for someone with the same name to go up and accept the trophy.
vorsprungdurchtechnique ·
Oh man I've fallen in love with that blue Ghia, whose is that?
Andy ·
ratty 63 wrote:It was a great day - hot - as usual, plus a good turn out of all models (except the 411/412's) Always great to catch up with everyone and see what everyone has been doing/creating.
I've given up bringing the 411, never seems to generate much interest! Can't remember seeing pic's posted of it in previous shows I've taken it to?
They were unpopular when new, and still unpopular now. Suits me fine as they are wonderful to drive 🙂
Phil74Camper ·
That's a shame Andy; the Type 4 was an interesting model in more ways than one. Heinz Nordhoff's last new model. Engine basis for VW/Porsche 914 and Type 2. VW's last new air-cooled model. VW's first unitary body sedan, and first four-door car. And while not as popular as the Type 1, 2 and 3, they still sold 368,000 of them in six years. The other four-door car VW was making at the same time - the K70 VW inherited from NSU, only sold 210,000. And as a model never sold in Australia (except for a few trial models), they should be of great local interest. Please feel free to bring your 411 to the Nationals in Sydney!
Apart from the T3 Kombis, were there any watercoolers in attendance? Was any attempt made to invite watercoolers?
ratty 63 ·
Andy wrote:
ratty 63 wrote:It was a great day - hot - as usual, plus a good turn out of all models (except the 411/412's) Always great to catch up with everyone and see what everyone has been doing/creating.
I've given up bringing the 411, never seems to generate much interest! Can't remember seeing pic's posted of it in previous shows I've taken it to?
They were unpopular when new, and still unpopular now. Suits me fine as they are wonderful to drive 🙂
Too true. I suppose that the lack of interest, in part, is through a lack of knowledge of that model here in Australia. A real shame that there are not a few more around as they are a great car to drive - I learnt to drive in my parents '69 2 door. Whenever I see one at a show I make a point of showing Dad the photos in the hope that I can convince him to dust it off and drive it to the next show.... no luck so far. 🙁 ... but I am still trying.
R 🙂
Joel ·
Phil74Camper wrote:The other four-door car VW was making at the same time - the K70 VW inherited from NSU, only sold 210,000.
It always amazes me that so little is known about the K70 considering they are of such significant part of VWs history.
Most people just assume Golfs were VWs first watercooled front engine/FWD car not even realizing the K70 was made 4 years earlier.
ratty 63 ·
I don't think I have ever seen a K70 in real life - only in photos. I would love to get a closer look.
..... perhaps we should move this part of the conversation to a different thread as it is a little off topic....
R 🙂
Joel ·
Thread jacking?
Well I never.....
Smiley ·
Here are some of the pictures that I took.
I noticed that no one has posted any pictures of the offroaders or beach buggies so I have some.
Smiley 🙂
ang3lsholocaust ·
Joel wrote:It always amazes me that so little is known about the K70 considering they are of such significant part of VWs history.
Most people just assume Golfs were VWs first watercooled front engine/FWD car not even realizing the K70 was made 4 years earlier.
Yes, I know of yours also ratty. They are out there, has been at least 4 offered for sale in the last 6 mths i'm aware of at great prices, and only one I know of sold!! No interest. In the short time I've been watching for them (few years), would be over 30 I have seen for sale, or am aware of around the place, and am confident there are many more out there.
ratty 63 wrote:
Andy wrote:
ratty 63 wrote:It was a great day - hot - as usual, plus a good turn out of all models (except the 411/412's) Always great to catch up with everyone and see what everyone has been doing/creating.
I've given up bringing the 411, never seems to generate much interest! Can't remember seeing pic's posted of it in previous shows I've taken it to?
They were unpopular when new, and still unpopular now. Suits me fine as they are wonderful to drive 🙂
Too true. I suppose that the lack of interest, in part, is through a lack of knowledge of that model here in Australia. A real shame that there are not a few more around as they are a great car to drive - I learnt to drive in my parents '69 2 door. Whenever I see one at a show I make a point of showing Dad the photos in the hope that I can convince him to dust it off and drive it to the next show.... no luck so far. 🙁 ... but I am still trying.
R 🙂
tar76 ·
Not sure how to paste pics on, there is a pic of a light aqua type colour and a white bug with black mags. Its the 10th pic on Smiley post. does anyone know what the mags are called on thw white bug, (look to be 4stud) and what year the bug is?
TOPCAT69 ·
I think Mad Ash owns the aqua bug,he won after67 beetle section.i would guess its a 72.it goes like arocket my angry bird BUG couldnot catch it on the highway home..great day had.happy days 👍👍
