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 Grasack
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| posted on July 15th, 2016 at 08:55 PM |
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1957 Mobilgas Trial
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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| posted on July 15th, 2016 at 08:58 PM |
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Medallion attached to sash
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| posted on July 15th, 2016 at 09:04 PM |
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Col Wilkinson and car
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| posted on July 15th, 2016 at 09:05 PM |
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Col Wilkinson
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Grasack
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| posted on July 15th, 2016 at 09:06 PM |
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at the finish line
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| posted on July 15th, 2016 at 09:06 PM |
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What a lucky meeting. And to think this is nearly almost 60 years ago now.
Yogie
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Grasack
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| posted on July 15th, 2016 at 09:07 PM |
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One of the pit stops
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| posted on July 15th, 2016 at 09:23 PM |
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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.
"The best trophies are stone chips"
1969 1500 Beetle "Otis"
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Grasack
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| posted on July 15th, 2016 at 10:13 PM |
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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
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| posted on July 16th, 2016 at 12:21 PM |
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If you haven't already, check this out 
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=104436
"The best trophies are stone chips"
1969 1500 Beetle "Otis"
2008 Golf GTI
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Phil74Camper
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| posted on July 18th, 2016 at 09:17 AM |
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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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| posted on July 19th, 2016 at 08:26 PM |
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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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