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New Drag Buggy!!!!
VWMA Editor - February 4th, 2011 at 01:20 PM

This Manx style drag buggy arrived on the Sydney docks this week and is apparently destined for the VW Portland event....


VWMA Editor - February 4th, 2011 at 01:21 PM

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VWMA Editor - February 4th, 2011 at 01:22 PM

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VWMA Editor - February 4th, 2011 at 01:22 PM

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11CAB - February 4th, 2011 at 01:28 PM

It's not a Manx, but cool buggy. What's the story? Who owns it?


VWMA Editor - February 4th, 2011 at 01:32 PM

Thanks Graham - I've edited the first post.


speedster356 - February 4th, 2011 at 01:56 PM

Get that container unloaded!


whathaveidone - February 4th, 2011 at 07:14 PM

Ellen says you should call it 'The big red car' from the wiggles. LOL


essex - February 4th, 2011 at 07:25 PM

Good luck Craig!


VWMA Editor - February 4th, 2011 at 07:56 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by whathaveidone
Ellen says you should call it 'The big red car' from the wiggles. LOL


That probably matches my driving ability!:lol:


nbturbo - February 4th, 2011 at 08:06 PM

Cool car-when were those pics taken and how much did it put out?Looks like another good turn up waiting for the rollers.


dangerous - February 4th, 2011 at 08:38 PM

Slamin'Sam Shackleford.


20bkombi - February 4th, 2011 at 09:30 PM

http://ranchotransaxles.com/vw-events/gettin-it-on-so-cal-style/ 

Sam even drove 'the race bus'


Nice one Craig hope all goes well in Portland.


STOCK - February 4th, 2011 at 09:43 PM

looks cool
any hp figures
times etc
?????


nbturbo - February 4th, 2011 at 09:49 PM

I was thinking some of those pics looked familiar-I was there that day for the Dyno runs-some awesome cars.


matt - February 5th, 2011 at 04:39 PM

is it yours craig???


whathaveidone - February 5th, 2011 at 06:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by VWMA Editor
Quote:
Originally posted by whathaveidone
Ellen says you should call it 'The big red car' from the wiggles. LOL


That probably matches my driving ability!:lol:


Should be quicker than the bug and looks better. Good luck at portland, wish i could make it.


RAZ34 - February 5th, 2011 at 07:42 PM

Better ask Henry S how to drive that thing.


HS618 - February 5th, 2011 at 09:29 PM

That's easy - Just point and shoot and enjoy the ride!!


splity65 - February 5th, 2011 at 09:52 PM

Works for me Henry. Portland is getting bigger everyday. Cant wait to see this one run. Ps count me in Craig you'll get my entry soon


VWMA Editor - February 6th, 2011 at 05:00 PM

Sponsored by Rod Penrose Racing. Driven by me.

Last owner was Clyde, and he kept his engine, so we'll be running a fresh motor.

Comes with everything else needed to go racing, just need a few late nights to check that all works as it should.

Henry, any videos (film?) of you and the buggy? Maybe some photos?


HS618 - February 6th, 2011 at 05:13 PM

Craig, maybe some VHS if I can dig them out of the archives. However, I do have some (good?) shots of the underside of the polished aluminium floorpan and deformed wheelie bars from Eastern Creek Raceway in '92. I'll bring 'em with me to Portland.-H


RISKY4LIFE - February 6th, 2011 at 05:58 PM

sweet as !!!
is that a dyno truck or whats the story looks like the back wheel is spinning


dangerous - February 6th, 2011 at 08:37 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by VWMA Editor
Sponsored by Rod Penrose Racing. Driven by me.

Last owner was Clyde, and he kept his engine, so we'll be running a fresh motor.

Comes with everything else needed to go racing, just need a few late nights to check that all works as it should.

Henry, any videos (film?) of you and the buggy? Maybe some photos?


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=74770&page=1 

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=80715#pid752762 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLdQZOiFAYk&feature=related 


Stanley - February 7th, 2011 at 06:46 AM

awesome...sceaming out for some fatter rear tyres though...not that I think it would need them for traction


fullnoise - February 10th, 2011 at 08:38 AM

Great score Craig. That looks awesome. I was expecting something ratty. Oh ah it's all fancy.

CYA CT


christopher - February 22nd, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Is this the Buggy in the same Container mine is at Botany/Users/iffy66/Desktop/3468137.jpg


whathaveidone - February 22nd, 2011 at 03:39 PM

LOL, Good chance it is!!!!!!!!!!


speedster356 - February 22nd, 2011 at 07:30 PM

HeHeHe, and my penny farthing.