tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276199442024-03-07T16:05:27.055-08:00Ecmkomendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.comBlogger177125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-70143380490288817892020-02-16T16:37:00.003-08:002020-02-18T00:45:45.641-08:00Volkswagen Type 3 MemorabiliaFeatured Memorabilia : Vintage early 1960’s dealer catalog of the Type3 Volkswagen 1500.<br />
The VW Type3 Notchback is my fav Volkswagen; my dad’s car was a 1963 1500S, I learned how to drive in that Notchback.<br />
A dream come true, of having this wonderful 48pages catalog, extremely grateful to Lito Adrias🙏.<br />
Shot with Notchback diecast sent over by Donald Croxton (aka 65VWNotxhback ) of California, in 2008; when were regulars then at MCCH forum- VW section<br />
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<br />komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-12585126527702418552018-01-18T04:59:00.000-08:002018-01-18T05:10:17.831-08:00End of the year delightDecember, was a seldom out-of-the-country month for my family. This past year (2017) was a first, and we are loving it. Colder weather, but not too harsh; this trip was soooo much fun! Since it's also my birth month and our anniversary with my better-half, the travel was a double celebration, as well.<br />
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Travelling also afforded, a venue to take interesting photos of small cars :-) .<br />
It wouldn't be extra fun for this kid-at-heart, if I didn't take such wonderful opportunities, amidst fantastic backdrops!<br />
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I brought a much familiar traveling diecast... and another attractive livery VW, for extra delight of this amazing journey. <br />
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<br />komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-49641833803722778282017-04-24T22:56:00.000-07:002017-04-24T23:25:26.412-07:00Warm WinterI have a bit of dislike about the winter season.<br />
During my stint in the corporate-world grind, the later part of winter was the time of the year, when I'm out of my home country. Usually I'm out attending seminars and trade fairs, during the cold months. My tropical adapted body, was a dismal failure in dealing with anything below 14°C.<br />
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This February, saw me facing my 'cold climate' foe once again. Got an invitation from my ever hospitable overseas host, to be back in the Land of the Rising Sun. Reluctant at first, but quickly my bitter taste of cold winters, were replaced by such delightful experiences.<br />
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It could be that, I'm not attending a business trade fair, instead was enjoying a car show fair; the Osaka Automesse Car Show! But clearly, the fun was being with my family this winter season, the warmth of love ones made it very enjoyable!<br />
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Toting some little cars along, made it even happier :-) and more memorable!<br />
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<br />komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-58245376015525250832016-03-14T07:51:00.002-07:002016-03-14T09:35:06.714-07:00BeausageThe awareness and appreciation of vintage stuff is ever increasing; as always, old is cool, endlessly! I see a renaissance of connecting with the past and reliving fond memories; such is the case for vintage car and bicycle collecting. Many collectors are going back in time, by owning a piece of nostalgia- of fun times in their youth.<br />
The 80's was a great time to spend your childhood; I can attest to that! It was in 1980, that I put together a 10-speed bicycle, for the first time. It's a time, I always go back, for feel good thoughts of wind-in-your-face freedom.<br />
Thirty five years after (2015), I had a wonderful chance of owning a dream bicycle from that era. It certainly has every evidence, of being used to its fullest: a host of scratches, chipped paint, blemishes here and there. These add a distinct character to this vintage Italian racing bicycle. I have painstakingly cleaned, removed rust, oiled, greased and serviced its Campagnolo parts; but carefully maintaining much of its original finishes. Most of its finishes have beautiful patina: faded logos, well-worn original paint, thinned chrome edges, rubbed alloy; of which shows its history and decades of use. A term fittingly referred to as "Beausage"; beautiful usage!<br />
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My 1982 Cinelli Super Corsa<br />
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And another vintage, un-restored piece: A diecast miniature cycle, with Eddie Merckx<br />
figure. A gift (in 2015) from a Belgian friend :)<br />
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In retrospect, I created this custom miniature VW T2 Crew Cab Pickup in March 2008, eight years ago ( click > <a href="http://ekomenda.blogspot.com/2008/03/cinelli-vw-t2-crew-cab-before-after.html">original 2008 post</a> ); hoping someday, I'll be having an 80's Cinelli Bicycle to go with it. Dreams do come true!<br />
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<br />komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-27970070335399053532014-11-28T06:17:00.000-08:002015-03-07T00:12:00.674-08:00Back to Back<div class="MsoNormal">
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Champions for the second consecutive year: the VW Polo R WRC
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A rookie in 2013, the Polo R WRC team made a great mark on
its maiden foray into the world rally scene. That first attempt is a first for
the WRC record, in which a new tandem of driver/co pilot had bagged the
championship on a debuting constructors winning rally car! And for the Polo R,
the very first WRC car to win its maiden championship in its debut season; its
feat forever enshrined in rally history. <br />
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The civilian VW Polo is close to my gear-head’s heart: It is
a first of firsts. It will go down in my personal car ownership history, as my
very first Volkswagen car. It was not an obvious choice for a lot of my
countrymen (used to Japanese cars), but somehow I had to own one brand-new,
back then. I had great fun with that green 6N model, and as it aged, taught me
a great deal about car stuff. With it, I made my maiden attempt in learning
basic maintenance and car care. European car parts are quite expensive in this
part of the world, so I learned to be smart on repairs. Now, it is not with me
anymore. That Polo had been passed on to someone, who has the same passion as
I, in taking care of it years back. <br />
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the WRC, GTI and the other variants, I wonder if there is a second wind of Polo
ownership, waiting for me. Weeks back, a VW contact informed me that locally,
the 2014-15 VW Polo Hatchback might be launched this upcoming New Year. Will
this be the year of ‘back to Polo’ ownership for yours truly? Hmmm….. :)</div>
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We’re back in the land of the rising sun, this time for the autumn
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Definitely Japan’s autumn offering is second only to the cherry
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I’m delighted to be reunited with this VW Golf MK5, the car of our
generous host in Otsu. This hot hatch now sporting Audi alloy rims!</div>
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The VW Golf is a popular car in Japan. Truth be told, it is a
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Love to see this VW Polo GTi again in Kyoto, same car I photograph last
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Now, for the vintage Volkswagen fans, this pristine panel van is uber
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I’m happy to find this mint in box, 1976 vintage F-series Tomica Porsche 911 in
Kusatsu! A worthwhile diecast hunt, and a very fortunate discovery. As the shop
attendant relayed, that a single person earlier bought a dozen of these vintage
Tomicas. Good thing, this 911 isn't his preference – lucky me!</div>
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Kyosho released a limited edition 1-64 scale of the Lamborghini Veneno bundled with
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The month of May was an unusual time for a journey. It
somehow is not the best time to make a trip in the tropics. It’s a mix of too hot,
too humid weather and doses of rainfall, which will make getting around a bit
of a hurdle. But then again, if you’re the type with the adventurous spirit in
you, May attracts excitement, exploration and betting on lady luck to be on
your side. A sort of living on the edge, excites the adventurous; pretty much what defines racing. Which brings
me to reflect on what transpired 20 years back in motorsports greatest arena in
Italy- May 1 , 1994, to be exact. Excitement is uber high, as this is F1’s
defining moment. Yet on that race event, many lives were lost as lady luck wasn't
smiling that time - a tragic fate for my idol : Aryton Senna. A charismatic person
whose life is a race and his journey in life inspired a lot of people,
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family on a trip, a journey if you may. A Journey to discover what is out there
and feed the adventure bug in us. Despite the weather forecast of gloomy rain
showers and humid days, we took a chance. Our gamble paid off, as our whole
stay wasn't interrupted by any rain, and our journey was worthwhile. Of course
that journey wouldn't be complete if we didn't see the Macau Grand Prix Museum.
Aryton Senna, made an important mark in this GP, and seeing his F3 car, his
race suit and helmet made this May very relevant. The 20<sup>th</sup>
anniversary of the passing of the greatest F1 driver; winning the Macau GP, 30
years ago. </div>
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Actual avenue of the Macau GP: a street held race event. </div>
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The first to win in the Macau GP, Filipino driver : Dodjie Laurel</div>
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komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-7972323551351238212013-06-22T01:26:00.000-07:002013-06-22T01:26:16.245-07:00Chasing the dream<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US">We all have fantastic and fascinating dreams.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Automotive wise, gearheads like me have plenty of
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<span lang="EN-US">From your ultimate car model, be it a classic or
modern, we fantasize about having that in our garage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">A garage full of iconic cars, of course not those
garden variety family sedans, SUV and workhorses; instead special automobile to
have and to hold for the longest time. Maybe even to keep forever, until it’s
time to pass it on to the next generation. We are indeed just caretakers of
these special cars: most of them are works of art and timeless aesthetics,
enduring testament of mechanical engineering and rolling examples of
achievements. Achievements for those involved in creating them, and acquired
achievements for the lucky few who can have them in their garage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">My dream garage would be definitely an assortment of
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<span lang="EN-US">The white 911 S is a Tomica Limited 1/64<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The 964 Rs is a Special Chase car from the Kyosho 1/64
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komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-8167501765708456652013-05-20T00:03:00.000-07:002013-05-20T00:03:34.144-07:00While in JapanSeeing and being in Japan is amazingly fun and bewildering!<br />
Especially seeing the Kitahara Collection in the flesh,<br />
completely satisfy the senses.<br />
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It's been a while since my last blog post. This specific post goes to a reader of this blogsite I met in the flesh recently: Attorney Dominic Solis. Thanks for the warm greets!</div>
<br />komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-73418863694474978432011-12-18T20:32:00.000-08:002011-12-18T20:38:32.511-08:00Holiday dream come true!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">It’s a known fact that I really like VW. I’m an incurable enthusiast, collector and need I say “fanatic?” car guy. It has been my dream to have the miniature replica of my favorite 1:1 VW car that I own. If it were a VW Beetle, Bus and Golf, it would be very easy to have the small scale of any of them. But my actual car isn’t popularly modeled in scale. I can safely say it, that only one manufacturer did such model. And finally after years of yearning to find one, this holiday season brings good cheers! My good friend has sent me one, and I’m thoroughly grateful!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">From Schabak of Germany, 1:43 scale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nAP8Oeg4FbJZWhjjuGY6O2lLo6BZkE_zIeYbi48fTcsAxVV8-RO8tAcROb48_Ve2eg3_ierTlvo99t2mYc1cmxhuD61gmvE1nyoGsu_bCG_HZkIyIu0nSe9oag_9kfn8_KMg/s1600/ChocnutJR-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nAP8Oeg4FbJZWhjjuGY6O2lLo6BZkE_zIeYbi48fTcsAxVV8-RO8tAcROb48_Ve2eg3_ierTlvo99t2mYc1cmxhuD61gmvE1nyoGsu_bCG_HZkIyIu0nSe9oag_9kfn8_KMg/s640/ChocnutJR-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><o:p> </o:p>The VW Jetta MK2, early model version .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8T5v67lWsXHUDqEPESqlav7WlNdqKKS7yU452w_leYN88gmGA73gh33X_eHpK77PFDkiPRCyrBdGewgUeRLdQCvvzO4WPR-U5Gn6EUyXvOdhLF_Mt9BQL25PU6qQD2v64YUFo/s1600/ChocnutJR-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">The songs of ‘The Beatles’ were playing full blast on that event! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">We were literally ‘singing in the rain’. I saw some were ‘dancing’ as well!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">View from the grandstand (shelter from the rains)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikRCqsMIxJOXh7vsluRmpVVEQKeoJ8gKM7-ByVg_icbhgVwHMIb0eZfFsNYI5Jas2uwxALFuQ5jl3YNYJYer1B0C_Q9sNTGPR7bQJUxaV5Q4DlqxGAFT0spXUhfmQzvohgrBb_/s1600/2011vw-bday-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikRCqsMIxJOXh7vsluRmpVVEQKeoJ8gKM7-ByVg_icbhgVwHMIb0eZfFsNYI5Jas2uwxALFuQ5jl3YNYJYer1B0C_Q9sNTGPR7bQJUxaV5Q4DlqxGAFT0spXUhfmQzvohgrBb_/s640/2011vw-bday-6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcJ8wD_do3SMhQdv4mxzKr5A7iTm7YOiEA64hsvExsKrztPX2PPyi9UM_OjeAv9XPZlp6OyV-93c2FGwr7Vh95RAxJed6yMcFkVN1fPvPWBMDAqMbho61wUGwFalZFLfPyF4w/s1600/2011vw-bday-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcJ8wD_do3SMhQdv4mxzKr5A7iTm7YOiEA64hsvExsKrztPX2PPyi9UM_OjeAv9XPZlp6OyV-93c2FGwr7Vh95RAxJed6yMcFkVN1fPvPWBMDAqMbho61wUGwFalZFLfPyF4w/s640/2011vw-bday-7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCP6l5vLv-CkG_AP1t0tVb0aTvXFR0wDHP_uw8JNUncrlBFBDUva_4P31TkC7Lk3YSluTbmTDNTF5ABbU6Wctk6gmN7QYS3AcVxFbaYRuXor_cedGYJaeWgTFSUA7IkgjzDqys/s1600/2011vw-bday-19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCP6l5vLv-CkG_AP1t0tVb0aTvXFR0wDHP_uw8JNUncrlBFBDUva_4P31TkC7Lk3YSluTbmTDNTF5ABbU6Wctk6gmN7QYS3AcVxFbaYRuXor_cedGYJaeWgTFSUA7IkgjzDqys/s640/2011vw-bday-19.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">My fav on that day were:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"> A VW T34 ‘Razor’</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_COHX1WBfwad4iI_OyYQPMW8HZZMsNtlh2vI28a-0XIysnkSrf4KC4uSovCxw50Qfc7aO-I1X7TGhm_vecb_h78fspP9HNqoKNGuhEdYt3TLgGrI6xiimghbI3okRJPcM9uc/s1600/2011vw-bday-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_COHX1WBfwad4iI_OyYQPMW8HZZMsNtlh2vI28a-0XIysnkSrf4KC4uSovCxw50Qfc7aO-I1X7TGhm_vecb_h78fspP9HNqoKNGuhEdYt3TLgGrI6xiimghbI3okRJPcM9uc/s640/2011vw-bday-8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><o:p>Pale mocha Karmann Cabrio</o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzlQg5qRqFb9wpISaw-WeUVavpIs82pY45u7Eta1FgP6NILLCm4USNs20_dBCrWzneewU32B7M326rxiURV_36cOGgbw5hwwSy0ahn-eXPtD9G8ynGCTr-BDjaYPWkP-sAsUG/s1600/2011vw-bday-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzlQg5qRqFb9wpISaw-WeUVavpIs82pY45u7Eta1FgP6NILLCm4USNs20_dBCrWzneewU32B7M326rxiURV_36cOGgbw5hwwSy0ahn-eXPtD9G8ynGCTr-BDjaYPWkP-sAsUG/s640/2011vw-bday-9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><o:p><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Showering VW style:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">From parade grounds of previous show winners.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">550 replica</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2VeTBSE-HUNeDZXxWwIIHylOQEWRNnyjRqxo5Ii8xmemU9G5A3KTV-BjWgRM2YSW5xeqrrBLQc95glJG4TnMluUwk16erzO-vKRaR8iHLKo6kTFLO9zXu_hcJm-HW0cvpPMUE/s1600/2011vw-bday-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2VeTBSE-HUNeDZXxWwIIHylOQEWRNnyjRqxo5Ii8xmemU9G5A3KTV-BjWgRM2YSW5xeqrrBLQc95glJG4TnMluUwk16erzO-vKRaR8iHLKo6kTFLO9zXu_hcJm-HW0cvpPMUE/s640/2011vw-bday-17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><o:p> </o:p>VW Thing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Pu3tGWPT7scB68b4m0xgmVxVy947B1JKKKCebfUcCU0Uyj8uuzLhsSTX3qpLP-lk1xJN1Fk1VBkBGrKFFbWLvJpSUAiUMgqz390UiABCCd2VWzw32dyjHM1_9BdYKoEy80HD/s1600/2011vw-bday-18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Pu3tGWPT7scB68b4m0xgmVxVy947B1JKKKCebfUcCU0Uyj8uuzLhsSTX3qpLP-lk1xJN1Fk1VBkBGrKFFbWLvJpSUAiUMgqz390UiABCCd2VWzw32dyjHM1_9BdYKoEy80HD/s640/2011vw-bday-18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Other forms of air-cooled joined in!<br />
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Vintage scooters<br />
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Lambretta<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtAzWYEC6xDwUrvNMvu-d2t22U8khgPY5t-s9Fo6tmCUhc1yL7WwDCIElaHXOqdUrenjTngymgFuDYMrr5Wfgrl_C4pR-COIn6KouIF3caHwHQ9RfqnvTDmPDYPzngvd0wKwN/s1600/2011vw-bday-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtAzWYEC6xDwUrvNMvu-d2t22U8khgPY5t-s9Fo6tmCUhc1yL7WwDCIElaHXOqdUrenjTngymgFuDYMrr5Wfgrl_C4pR-COIn6KouIF3caHwHQ9RfqnvTDmPDYPzngvd0wKwN/s640/2011vw-bday-13.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-20053323867617440762011-11-15T08:19:00.000-08:002011-11-18T00:45:46.723-08:00Gymkhana in 3 inchQuick fun with the Ford Fiesta...<br />
...Ken Block style in 3-inch scale!<br />
Enjoy! :-)<br />
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Great model choice, HotWheels!komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-91436325044478467022011-11-10T06:07:00.000-08:002011-11-10T06:08:38.921-08:00Wish list 1973<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Start with;</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">-A legendary body design of an ageless classic.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Then,</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">-Widened the rear fenders to accommodate even wider wheels.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">-Use light weight panels and stripped to net 840kilos.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Re-engineer;</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">-A tried and tested 6 cylinder engine</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">To,</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">-A displacement of 2.8 litres</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">-308 bhp / 290NM torque!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">The agenda;</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">-Dominate Group 4 GT </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">The result,</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">-The all conquering Porsche 911 RSR 2.8!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">This too is the top of my car wish list of all time!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">…is a little wish come true!</div>komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-15805237653807514662011-10-04T08:41:00.000-07:002011-10-05T02:50:48.412-07:00Martini Racing Team Pickup<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">Racing automobiles are splendid machineries.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">Fitted with all the bells and whistles to go faster, </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">go farther and go for the win!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">While the racing car has the lead role in a team,</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">support vehicles take on the supporting casts.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">I find amusement in them as well!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">The equally impressive transporters, trailers and trucks </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">are awe-inspiring machineries in their own right.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">Case in point are the VW pickup trucks that were put</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">to task to support the VW Race Touareg at Dakar.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">These eventually became the VW Amarok, a race </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">proven team pickup before even being officially offered</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">to the public in civilian form.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">This is the inspiration for a quickie transformation!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOS4z4TB1pwAThvGLbaX5hUeWbc1qH_doBtAPA8l915M8p0rwp6hrUe8CN045v5_8KcBdGIdlL1WYJ2YgKqn4AglRY5j9lNdV6DrK9PbGme9hDOqY1_-4n__O8bfpUw-dJ4izk/s1600/martinipup-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOS4z4TB1pwAThvGLbaX5hUeWbc1qH_doBtAPA8l915M8p0rwp6hrUe8CN045v5_8KcBdGIdlL1WYJ2YgKqn4AglRY5j9lNdV6DrK9PbGme9hDOqY1_-4n__O8bfpUw-dJ4izk/s1600/martinipup-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">A VW Rabbit (Golf) Pickup (Caddy) by Siku.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgRNzOq_joQxgPXtCNm9rY1Bk-erTyu52xxuW6_NIo_7OfYD6Urlz8o5cKv7Cec8bUQ5iCi9taKPmY5XA07N21zM0oyU_CdaQ7ubOHdutnuc-Ylwnlv83N8MnwTjyA3aHH7nl/s1600/martinipup-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgRNzOq_joQxgPXtCNm9rY1Bk-erTyu52xxuW6_NIo_7OfYD6Urlz8o5cKv7Cec8bUQ5iCi9taKPmY5XA07N21zM0oyU_CdaQ7ubOHdutnuc-Ylwnlv83N8MnwTjyA3aHH7nl/s1600/martinipup-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">Transformed into the Martini Team Pickup.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjesttvrVhzKqFPK5Rir4_24rGcAcKlN1IrSE0eqlVhBN9Edy3Fj4H3Fhk1uN32Z8Bk5EPtcpMgGfW_tt3MNiEiqhZdKvIdAh95Kuze3Yn8cVGU9Q7TxHLAvLDYp18wUoUurMk0/s1600/martinipup-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjesttvrVhzKqFPK5Rir4_24rGcAcKlN1IrSE0eqlVhBN9Edy3Fj4H3Fhk1uN32Z8Bk5EPtcpMgGfW_tt3MNiEiqhZdKvIdAh95Kuze3Yn8cVGU9Q7TxHLAvLDYp18wUoUurMk0/s1600/martinipup-3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">While the VW Golf GTi takes on the brawlin’…</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kZs74wwFjWWVuGbaXwZ_hOcx6WZE5kCh5VYzDCph0HsmeMktKJ4Nc3FTKf_l_sBi7BKYX_koTdrINJYY6tlGOO09Yxut6rnLXpNOiV9-XYMa4tA9_O22ZQiSeSH_lML7mNUL/s1600/martinipup-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kZs74wwFjWWVuGbaXwZ_hOcx6WZE5kCh5VYzDCph0HsmeMktKJ4Nc3FTKf_l_sBi7BKYX_koTdrINJYY6tlGOO09Yxut6rnLXpNOiV9-XYMa4tA9_O22ZQiSeSH_lML7mNUL/s1600/martinipup-4.jpg" /></a></div><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">the VW Pickup does the haulin’!</div>komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-21220324771296105442011-09-07T09:15:00.000-07:002011-09-07T09:17:28.873-07:00Eye of the beholder<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Attraction initially is a result of a superficial desire on the external. We are simply drawn to beauty on face value. What you see as gorgeous on the outside preconditions that, what’s inside is presumed to be the same. It’s hollow, yes, but it is the law of attraction. And that is the flaw of it. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Cars are perceived the same. It is but customary to be awed by the wonderful curves of a sports car. The angular-tension and skillfully chiseled body lines of an Italian exotic automobile are a sight to behold. We adore the restrained ornamentation and appreciate the elegance of the well-tailored proportion on a German executive sedan. These attractions start at the external. Most of them are translated well on the internal and the performance side of their merits. And surely, they won’t disappoint the initial impression set by their external splendor. But, sadly there are those that are utter let down: looks well but doesn’t measure up to the expectation. Such a case could be the BMW Z3, as infamously reviewed in Top G... you know where!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">External beauty can have a perilous effect if it sets off consequently high expectations on the other aspects. Is it then better to start with a less attractive external if that is the case? Would a plain-Jane of a design be better off? Maybe VW could be thinking along this light, decades back. </span>The first Karmann Ghia, the Type 14, is universally accepted as a beautifully bodied Volkswagen. So much has been written about how well liked its shape is and KG-lover/enthusiasts are a plenty to affirm this. Though as beautiful as its external, the stock performance is not as sporty as the bodywork suggest. When the second Karmann Ghia, the Type 34 came into light, the reverse it seems happened. The external styling is, well, not as charismatic as the first one. To tell you honestly the first time I saw one in a photo, I really thought it was a Chevrolet Corvair. VW though, up the ante on a plushier interior, better available equipments, enhanced safety, bigger engine and host of other improvements. So did the plain-Jane KG approach work? Not really! The sales figures said so, thus their numbers aren’t many (by VW standards), making this KG a rare sight today.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">So how does one perceived the external of the Type 34?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWtqZOeTsB5SoGG2ePCRaWLcgj36eLbf0pR6YYgvkKRZysysaNcbEr4seOmonxrD6VTWxzewWStAWEJ9bGddZNr38Mpc1LWlLmyyu3p9YlDBY8DBWyCU3XjzUNQcUeKeIUJSA/s1600/pmaT34-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWtqZOeTsB5SoGG2ePCRaWLcgj36eLbf0pR6YYgvkKRZysysaNcbEr4seOmonxrD6VTWxzewWStAWEJ9bGddZNr38Mpc1LWlLmyyu3p9YlDBY8DBWyCU3XjzUNQcUeKeIUJSA/s1600/pmaT34-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">A queer proportioned coupe?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCva37tyJ7MkYZQ1gdwODVRxGjVx3elWw71vUaKjQKaTV8cVmqCW79XVJm41Are5gk-HX0qAegtAo1mKUMao8FOvFCXx9RwGti1LqQmek4VHheAAfYlikxdQpllL6stmJl8mTt/s1600/pmaT34-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCva37tyJ7MkYZQ1gdwODVRxGjVx3elWw71vUaKjQKaTV8cVmqCW79XVJm41Are5gk-HX0qAegtAo1mKUMao8FOvFCXx9RwGti1LqQmek4VHheAAfYlikxdQpllL6stmJl8mTt/s1600/pmaT34-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Are the Integrated driving light curiously placed?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52twMo4c3VFooLn985Wg2eouECSsIsMQY3xIMCYQMxDYIcG8uk-d4YWLdQl6v7ige-VlYlmb6j7_GygMIIbOVAweqHafK9AISrTD2tscylmqW4Bg8eO-IcIjW5OiOjSQzplmj/s1600/pmaT34-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52twMo4c3VFooLn985Wg2eouECSsIsMQY3xIMCYQMxDYIcG8uk-d4YWLdQl6v7ige-VlYlmb6j7_GygMIIbOVAweqHafK9AISrTD2tscylmqW4Bg8eO-IcIjW5OiOjSQzplmj/s1600/pmaT34-3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Or, is the front end too distinctive?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNewpZWMxQhEISvcfci8pXzU4gzAphGZ75i6y6R6DwYoFHqCaOEr8ax3oTWlQP01D62MdhrcHHNzO1YmBKbfBCANcb5Y1PYbJUigFKklPzfg8ICvW_1fNUPrPWkaAoGaeyaCkk/s1600/pmaT34-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNewpZWMxQhEISvcfci8pXzU4gzAphGZ75i6y6R6DwYoFHqCaOEr8ax3oTWlQP01D62MdhrcHHNzO1YmBKbfBCANcb5Y1PYbJUigFKklPzfg8ICvW_1fNUPrPWkaAoGaeyaCkk/s1600/pmaT34-4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Strong sharp lines earned its nickname “Razor”.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg16rqZXzBskmatzbocO_-mPWlnCe5KaWKJgYZ2DKaIlKR_4JjqL_U5c6DJDZpzQr51fAGrGUyHYtMakwVUagSsWmU6hVm40J_9b7S4g6RPJTIIMUIvMpNlvroH_KEfiqhtZOPi/s1600/pmaT34-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg16rqZXzBskmatzbocO_-mPWlnCe5KaWKJgYZ2DKaIlKR_4JjqL_U5c6DJDZpzQr51fAGrGUyHYtMakwVUagSsWmU6hVm40J_9b7S4g6RPJTIIMUIvMpNlvroH_KEfiqhtZOPi/s1600/pmaT34-5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Luxuriously appointed interiors.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwLrzV477lXs4baeayIjw1NyxlWZKdFoDa_U7oWWuSQje6ziB5MmiyB_eN_bGvHz6XLwhWa0JqlBmmpiV5j8oHbw3B6x43RuIS9OHyGAR7wDRoUSuVnIoammaKmIXPFBF7uDq/s1600/pmaT34-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwLrzV477lXs4baeayIjw1NyxlWZKdFoDa_U7oWWuSQje6ziB5MmiyB_eN_bGvHz6XLwhWa0JqlBmmpiV5j8oHbw3B6x43RuIS9OHyGAR7wDRoUSuVnIoammaKmIXPFBF7uDq/s1600/pmaT34-6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Personally, I have grown an unexplainable liking to this KG Type 34. Yes it is queer, but it has the charm of a rare uncommon beauty. If given the chance I’d love to have one (1:1) of these in my future garage. I guess “beauty” as they say, “is truly in the eye of the beholder”!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">1:43 PMA VW 1600cc Type 34 from my Karmann Collection.</span></div>komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-32054335758954540702011-08-02T08:41:00.000-07:002011-08-02T08:44:35.466-07:00The name says it all!<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i>Of plastic and diecast series 2 </i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">There is a definite purpose in anything we do.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">An action will cause a proportionate reaction.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It is the law of nature. Physics even says so!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Basically it has something to do with (well meaning) cause and (well intended) effect too.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Thus, many great creations encompass equally great effect on people.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">When people started creating toys, their perceived purposes were vast.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Most toys are scaled down versions of desirable human possessions (i.e houses, prized animals, gadgets) that are meant to be aspirations in later adult life (i.e doctors gear, driving a sports car). A toy thus is a miniature meant to stimulate a child’s mind and heart to reach for his/her dreams in the future. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">In spite of this fact, there is an underlying noble and basic intent of toys.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">To be honest, the fundamental purpose of which is to bring happiness. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Pure and simple JOY!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">So too this car brings joy …</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifj9MXmdsOgt6ETdMFI4oHoE5eCA-yw1fayosyaAiV5Wm5mQ2cdZkts5z0rFTudp4uUvCX3W71YH09EyOIakbEV1XZpK6eSb7Ad48pbR4Sp8EczF6T84kqUU-t1nxuPIisjLGc/s1600/joytoyROCCO-1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifj9MXmdsOgt6ETdMFI4oHoE5eCA-yw1fayosyaAiV5Wm5mQ2cdZkts5z0rFTudp4uUvCX3W71YH09EyOIakbEV1XZpK6eSb7Ad48pbR4Sp8EczF6T84kqUU-t1nxuPIisjLGc/s1600/joytoyROCCO-1a.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Old-world delightful rendition,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeiF3N6dsYD_YIVEMjj5KFoz2l5o0TYrm6lPf-lMZjVxNZTg5jIB-PeAip74f_c3Bkoeog1dZ0EBbn5v2KdCqHUptj7mcGkOVaRw5TxIPsqWHLmKBN4FLmNmRRvkdgb0rEnjqN/s1600/joytoyROCCO-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeiF3N6dsYD_YIVEMjj5KFoz2l5o0TYrm6lPf-lMZjVxNZTg5jIB-PeAip74f_c3Bkoeog1dZ0EBbn5v2KdCqHUptj7mcGkOVaRw5TxIPsqWHLmKBN4FLmNmRRvkdgb0rEnjqN/s1600/joytoyROCCO-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">of a vintage VW Scirocco MK1</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRnkRKQz_n4c_MXS2yjZfL4I3HRqRh54n_QxDpRORtmAxrQnPCHQ7sDnkqGm44NlfDvfuAx1gCTaS-i5kDLhpe7700PEyNX-jAY6ZLng6hv89hdWm8XoVHFdS6ltpfxNE607KL/s1600/joytoyROCCO-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRnkRKQz_n4c_MXS2yjZfL4I3HRqRh54n_QxDpRORtmAxrQnPCHQ7sDnkqGm44NlfDvfuAx1gCTaS-i5kDLhpe7700PEyNX-jAY6ZLng6hv89hdWm8XoVHFdS6ltpfxNE607KL/s1600/joytoyROCCO-3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">by the brand, JOY-TOY</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_BsCn7BBduh3g4HhCh_uS7r6KZFY0-Zxfemzym05TiKrXfO7f5eDQU3yxFysRt06OTGpCLCUfA3KB8JTB-wxlHL3Rv_pVFfH1f5qt-Utmt9RNsURMb-l0gbw8rBAMehbKDu55/s1600/joytoyROCCO-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_BsCn7BBduh3g4HhCh_uS7r6KZFY0-Zxfemzym05TiKrXfO7f5eDQU3yxFysRt06OTGpCLCUfA3KB8JTB-wxlHL3Rv_pVFfH1f5qt-Utmt9RNsURMb-l0gbw8rBAMehbKDu55/s1600/joytoyROCCO-4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span lang="EN-US">An apt name, don’t you think?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIa6p85_H6nqiUOVsRxdeTR6sW6b47LzZQJhyphenhyphenNtSz1j9dgwIbzskJ0Uv7_ssDivByi065nqsISi_ZVtj8yY0_JIsUjoXSQ-oSTCMyPpxc64CgQ6sbR4WgBLFXghodwoRwUBxxs/s1600/joytoyROCCO-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIa6p85_H6nqiUOVsRxdeTR6sW6b47LzZQJhyphenhyphenNtSz1j9dgwIbzskJ0Uv7_ssDivByi065nqsISi_ZVtj8yY0_JIsUjoXSQ-oSTCMyPpxc64CgQ6sbR4WgBLFXghodwoRwUBxxs/s1600/joytoyROCCO-5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span> Made in Greece with joy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXjAWoXhs0vIQybPRADgGmcNbzzV29EfDOOUMr8QKu-oePL7nFjEh8m6qTbtutuT0V0MOjwlgqg_VVgGYjjy3thqvk0UjfZGVZuW4MhWBvF4o-ROJ9UaQ_64sql9nepwTiron/s1600/joytoyROCCO-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXjAWoXhs0vIQybPRADgGmcNbzzV29EfDOOUMr8QKu-oePL7nFjEh8m6qTbtutuT0V0MOjwlgqg_VVgGYjjy3thqvk0UjfZGVZuW4MhWBvF4o-ROJ9UaQ_64sql9nepwTiron/s1600/joytoyROCCO-6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Special thanks to my friend MT for this :-)</div>komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-44424178816329797412011-07-05T04:22:00.000-07:002011-07-05T04:45:03.021-07:00ATS old-school wheels<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">Wheel fetish series</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">In the 70’s, it was still the norm to see cars, factory equipped with steel rims and chrome hubcap.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Those with alloy wheels were either top of the line models or cars from very expensive marques.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Of course, the aftermarket industry saw this as a lucrative opportunity to develop wheels to enhance the performance (by lighter rolling weight), handling (stiffer structure) and looks (sportier design) of the stock automobiles. </div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">One of them, was a wheel manufacturer known as, ATS of Germany. </div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The alloy wheel they designed and designated as code# 55151, is one of my favorites.</div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhOyOLbXT751EqlhK2yn2-3CakbkBsd275DoZ0-nbgLlDH55KnIjzwevtqXWqYs4RKYrnQJFDpSAW_Z0N4nU3SRypCZ0HLbg7Fb2-IQiKkBnJ_By79onpiru6XysoANYvyZHoD/s1600/ATSclassic55151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhOyOLbXT751EqlhK2yn2-3CakbkBsd275DoZ0-nbgLlDH55KnIjzwevtqXWqYs4RKYrnQJFDpSAW_Z0N4nU3SRypCZ0HLbg7Fb2-IQiKkBnJ_By79onpiru6XysoANYvyZHoD/s1600/ATSclassic55151.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">These were fitted on special VW 1303 LS Cabriolet of the 70’s.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHW-l13yLHY_R7I0rplUBBo5ho5GJFxNqeDstZMWccm97Avg48l0KS7UQHqXn0syhYNvs92PsjtvtKcxCYOFWzrxCfszQHQLx5061KOOG77WSU3uk2SvSNTs7jkQdi_273Awje/s1600/ATS1303cab-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHW-l13yLHY_R7I0rplUBBo5ho5GJFxNqeDstZMWccm97Avg48l0KS7UQHqXn0syhYNvs92PsjtvtKcxCYOFWzrxCfszQHQLx5061KOOG77WSU3uk2SvSNTs7jkQdi_273Awje/s1600/ATS1303cab-1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1303’s have better suspension utilizing MacPherson struts,</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtadfkK8HYVmlCcABm4H6K-Gm3G8fsE1P8k8vr5DkKV5qwyWrPwkh9InOcBEYiqWiujx4OA5SDjFimJt1Et3Hjw7ikoFJfpBB9hu1DhX1s724qTu1lOzi2oae56y8SJU6Zoneg/s1600/ATS1303cab-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtadfkK8HYVmlCcABm4H6K-Gm3G8fsE1P8k8vr5DkKV5qwyWrPwkh9InOcBEYiqWiujx4OA5SDjFimJt1Et3Hjw7ikoFJfpBB9hu1DhX1s724qTu1lOzi2oae56y8SJU6Zoneg/s1600/ATS1303cab-2.jpg" /></a> <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">and the ATS alloy wheels made the suspension setup even more responsive.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrDtkoPtQ3FYYGtE6Yv0mU8romWhXC7_nzkUoMnPimUokewXQoU53GdOJzKiIsLOmMKiqQir9bH25AVfRdKrw_YJZpC1BvGVrAlnK_eWjEsV5uCXIXTfm32y9MCvgVIImjqwU/s1600/ATS1303cab-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrDtkoPtQ3FYYGtE6Yv0mU8romWhXC7_nzkUoMnPimUokewXQoU53GdOJzKiIsLOmMKiqQir9bH25AVfRdKrw_YJZpC1BvGVrAlnK_eWjEsV5uCXIXTfm32y9MCvgVIImjqwU/s1600/ATS1303cab-3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The VW 1303 was the last of the German made classic air-cooled VW Beetle.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZ8xK2qrARxfSDEl3wvk6hFgKwRj-PJAkj7tFApG38Xn2IS2kjPXCpbrlJ3jXda6kFWiaAcy8Iyi-mwsSBuKqRFrwqJ7xNxTdM-MQcKmQJtsF0cGhpV_l9Wkjix59qFKrCWQo/s1600/ATS1303cab-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZ8xK2qrARxfSDEl3wvk6hFgKwRj-PJAkj7tFApG38Xn2IS2kjPXCpbrlJ3jXda6kFWiaAcy8Iyi-mwsSBuKqRFrwqJ7xNxTdM-MQcKmQJtsF0cGhpV_l9Wkjix59qFKrCWQo/s1600/ATS1303cab-4.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">ATS classic wheels were appropriate German made equipment on this classic icon!</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Ykaw9Wv9vv9DI2XqMMrNu7hyphenhyphen_DtrQQkl8eClYlMAFZD_-yYW_XstCa3OGjZRLef2ZCftUWQOnoL3x-YHZv0wj1lA7goS5HVua0Ryix-HFAhnpuLrO4php_b-aPdyavmall2v/s1600/ATS1303cab-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Ykaw9Wv9vv9DI2XqMMrNu7hyphenhyphen_DtrQQkl8eClYlMAFZD_-yYW_XstCa3OGjZRLef2ZCftUWQOnoL3x-YHZv0wj1lA7goS5HVua0Ryix-HFAhnpuLrO4php_b-aPdyavmall2v/s1600/ATS1303cab-6.jpg" /></a> <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1:43 by Paul’s Model Art from my shelf of classic VW’s.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UeDB4Elwtpj9M2lvfpwbRpsyZcWTJtOdfwq_wLiWngumm9o8XE_GZiroxf0hS5i6ItAUZFPdvXGLo_3ngJBGyg1uu2MMtO2LuuN6nwoF7GJFe8_QKEmHXInX4qKzn77zrjty/s1600/ATS1303cab-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UeDB4Elwtpj9M2lvfpwbRpsyZcWTJtOdfwq_wLiWngumm9o8XE_GZiroxf0hS5i6ItAUZFPdvXGLo_3ngJBGyg1uu2MMtO2LuuN6nwoF7GJFe8_QKEmHXInX4qKzn77zrjty/s1600/ATS1303cab-5.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div></div>komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-67987381053568349002011-06-11T10:06:00.000-07:002011-06-11T10:19:40.750-07:00Of metal and plasticCars of yesteryears were predominantly made with metal. <br />
Progress and evolution have made this practice not the general rule anymore.<br />
More and more plastics of different compositions have gradually replaced metal.<br />
Good examples are bumpers, car exteriors and interiors...and by that, it's a lot!<br />
The engine bay hosts a lot of these plastics as well.<br />
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There also exist, parallels in small scale car miniatures.<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Those Lesney Matchbox for example, has metal bases then, now they are mostly in plastic. </div>I guess plastic will continue to exist side by side with metal, as both have their distinct advantages when used in cars. Whatever the scale is!<br />
I have recently been receptive of the appeal of plastics as well.<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">They are mainly vintage plastic cars, and I’m delighted to have broaden my horizon.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Diecast metal is a staple in my collection, but I’m open to other materials nowadays.</div><br />
This pair of VW 411, illustrates the individual charm of each material.<br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9zEEOifp38a8WJCa2XQ1o1Ci0-sphzB-JXpdKfMdq5a54P6tdGr5eJ9Gbgk-P2JmbNbg9VdFAJw_Wktbp0DqEoP8r9VFvR4Tt0UY9kMnoXJDD7hsTZXNv0C0GYuC2xqPxJV-Q/s1600/schucoVW411-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9zEEOifp38a8WJCa2XQ1o1Ci0-sphzB-JXpdKfMdq5a54P6tdGr5eJ9Gbgk-P2JmbNbg9VdFAJw_Wktbp0DqEoP8r9VFvR4Tt0UY9kMnoXJDD7hsTZXNv0C0GYuC2xqPxJV-Q/s1600/schucoVW411-1.jpg" t8="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Diecast in 1/66 by Schuco, Made in Germany</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXN2_JM78yqz3nUWkxPwaLlsQXwzRRERSkFCz755P2-a1OBSeRzo3JoP2VePU9zlWfXiWg-2znG-M0BsDdUjDY27mbXnzsLFZ1SPw4WAhy1mrwMJL0Uvy58UrXPHvOCbhXj9n/s1600/schucoVW411-a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXN2_JM78yqz3nUWkxPwaLlsQXwzRRERSkFCz755P2-a1OBSeRzo3JoP2VePU9zlWfXiWg-2znG-M0BsDdUjDY27mbXnzsLFZ1SPw4WAhy1mrwMJL0Uvy58UrXPHvOCbhXj9n/s1600/schucoVW411-a.jpg" t8="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Typical of vintage diecast cars are opening features like doors,</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzCC1LpGiRUP6StL_ycpNS6e7lS6l25tRnPG6a00n52GRx7FgVNXe6hBIXzu6QkjBnAlY8q3ute0dFfd3epPJivu9ui7t2yx1IVxhw-0NzlvtkdLkyD-flJP4BM6B9prO2vglX/s1600/schucoVW411-f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzCC1LpGiRUP6StL_ycpNS6e7lS6l25tRnPG6a00n52GRx7FgVNXe6hBIXzu6QkjBnAlY8q3ute0dFfd3epPJivu9ui7t2yx1IVxhw-0NzlvtkdLkyD-flJP4BM6B9prO2vglX/s1600/schucoVW411-f.jpg" t8="true" /></a></div>and diecast base chassis.<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8QsjYulOebWDqq8XEfcNwp-QG_G3J089tKCi2Wvso2Xymjv_8usq-nacUtw4Xr9MRbVAk7iRXGIXxgP34nWWa3OKJRaU8o9V6QVBONGUdyK_9Q57WEDdZfL8Wava8PI6hzb8s/s1600/schucoVW411-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8QsjYulOebWDqq8XEfcNwp-QG_G3J089tKCi2Wvso2Xymjv_8usq-nacUtw4Xr9MRbVAk7iRXGIXxgP34nWWa3OKJRaU8o9V6QVBONGUdyK_9Q57WEDdZfL8Wava8PI6hzb8s/s1600/schucoVW411-5.jpg" t8="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Plastic in 1/64 by Stelco, Made in Germany</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUE8w08dDAWPIbNlZUay2wR_ie9uYU3Vt-F5an2D1Fxqddys7Exz-JW4XWEXZ0wTP0c_4x0jg4lBJVOwn08WqWvadsW2eoCLIlf0EkRQet0vHnfu8CHJzSkyw2yusZYeynDr-T/s1600/stelcoVW411-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUE8w08dDAWPIbNlZUay2wR_ie9uYU3Vt-F5an2D1Fxqddys7Exz-JW4XWEXZ0wTP0c_4x0jg4lBJVOwn08WqWvadsW2eoCLIlf0EkRQet0vHnfu8CHJzSkyw2yusZYeynDr-T/s1600/stelcoVW411-1.jpg" t8="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Typical of this vintage are the lack of interiors,</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKlEOYvxiHDddRqofJL0TGygX9DyK3io_KchT6LZFBH9-N7kklEDkWzPUXaFt4dmqnM5DzO_mEX_n1ghxzJj3cdivmKAy3ZiC-8sjlaiyAsRodHnatdR7ur7phIAF1nE_HBfT/s1600/stelcoVW411-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKlEOYvxiHDddRqofJL0TGygX9DyK3io_KchT6LZFBH9-N7kklEDkWzPUXaFt4dmqnM5DzO_mEX_n1ghxzJj3cdivmKAy3ZiC-8sjlaiyAsRodHnatdR7ur7phIAF1nE_HBfT/s1600/stelcoVW411-2.jpg" t8="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">and no base chassis!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMf3UL3lgUcWNtTszHpeSaFjNu_5VFWOdIpvZoLFxUioptP7hu7xrBHHgogrtNxhuZunqU4R1Mp3DUaY7HHSj3CQnE5neNMBXtzQcxoonmKNSMZ_t34THmw1Ultkm0ji83TZ0e/s1600/schucoVW411-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMf3UL3lgUcWNtTszHpeSaFjNu_5VFWOdIpvZoLFxUioptP7hu7xrBHHgogrtNxhuZunqU4R1Mp3DUaY7HHSj3CQnE5neNMBXtzQcxoonmKNSMZ_t34THmw1Ultkm0ji83TZ0e/s1600/schucoVW411-3.jpg" t8="true" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Both wonderful examples of the curious VW 411</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGMB2Co0hNasClm7SaPCaFhgQA3UnRleCGS6NlGB82Z6yojdPDX997ub5x0uDBiMVtAwDSMmyhEfQ2Is_BE56vltKjgGa3RbxVZ6p309xngEwXq-kZDovGxs9dfq7BpPy2saRw/s1600/schucoVW411-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGMB2Co0hNasClm7SaPCaFhgQA3UnRleCGS6NlGB82Z6yojdPDX997ub5x0uDBiMVtAwDSMmyhEfQ2Is_BE56vltKjgGa3RbxVZ6p309xngEwXq-kZDovGxs9dfq7BpPy2saRw/s1600/schucoVW411-4.jpg" t8="true" /></a></div>komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-22007437212266093232011-05-16T06:12:00.000-07:002011-05-17T07:57:22.797-07:00White Car Black Wheels<em>Wheel fetish 2</em><br />
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There is a renaissance of the color white in cars. Not that white was absent as a dealer option, actually it has been there ever since. In the era of metallic paints and fancy mix, it has persistently survived. Recently, I have noticed that luxury rides, sport cars and even exotics are cloth in white paint; this trend has fueled the resurgence. White is the new silver nowadays! <br />
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Ironically, I even see it as the new measure of vanity. It is one of the cheapest paint per se, but on the maintenance front, it is the opposite. A frequent trip to the carwash and wax detailing are norms in owning a car painted in white. It rakes in more effort and expense to keep pristine. But going through all of this, one is rewarded with a stunning looking car; it is classic at the same time avant-garde. A cool combination!<br />
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There is an even more stunning combination IMHO!<br />
Like this classic 911 turbo,<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVV1Uhyphenhyphenk-fNXPysdrZK56o2dwrlz_jA5uWJ5U-pTYtD6sncIR5rx0OL8DJ14dZOVrD63Tgp3URUqTwIEWXAvG_N_l-R0UTORtk6WBRrxl8FRuCSk2Mu9rDiofOfpm7KFk5Dvwm/s1600/p911turboold.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVV1Uhyphenhyphenk-fNXPysdrZK56o2dwrlz_jA5uWJ5U-pTYtD6sncIR5rx0OL8DJ14dZOVrD63Tgp3URUqTwIEWXAvG_N_l-R0UTORtk6WBRrxl8FRuCSk2Mu9rDiofOfpm7KFk5Dvwm/s1600/p911turboold.jpg" /></a></div>…same recipe on a modern 911 turbo!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFqA7G8OvP3_EMTZr634dhi1JqAgTK30c1KUYiqypJrDXY45Ogp8KJ4vKg1-lqdFpXO44Gfys-1kVVpxtWr051yeEVl1L99BpbDAiOfJqYz2l8XAtE1MR1pMmjscyGVIGtcEa/s1600/p911turbonew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFqA7G8OvP3_EMTZr634dhi1JqAgTK30c1KUYiqypJrDXY45Ogp8KJ4vKg1-lqdFpXO44Gfys-1kVVpxtWr051yeEVl1L99BpbDAiOfJqYz2l8XAtE1MR1pMmjscyGVIGtcEa/s1600/p911turbonew.jpg" /></a></div>Similarly on a classic Golf GTi’<br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv4B7Tjl9PAPLL04R70Jv0ERyWV7UNI2rG3Qi9_8TFml4gMMt1kcx0ptmfDOOw3A4WPV8DfHJRTLe9YmSxYmEHh8TeEl3W5Qd9QX103o3WK_SSf0DpBwxEIpiQTi6zTtsK31Re/s1600/mk1_gti.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv4B7Tjl9PAPLL04R70Jv0ERyWV7UNI2rG3Qi9_8TFml4gMMt1kcx0ptmfDOOw3A4WPV8DfHJRTLe9YmSxYmEHh8TeEl3W5Qd9QX103o3WK_SSf0DpBwxEIpiQTi6zTtsK31Re/s1600/mk1_gti.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">…and its later reincarnation!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LBmHzRjPCjvnCnEGi9r9Ek_tnMnt9u1vkxyDTU_DqZrCv9prj41afjcnlLScYsD1tialE0FcVfUGnoHyY_Tjdoy7SEbr3Ek9K_GEtadkWFlUR_mBn8FZUSoLAsoA3xlNBj6N/s1600/mk5gti.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LBmHzRjPCjvnCnEGi9r9Ek_tnMnt9u1vkxyDTU_DqZrCv9prj41afjcnlLScYsD1tialE0FcVfUGnoHyY_Tjdoy7SEbr3Ek9K_GEtadkWFlUR_mBn8FZUSoLAsoA3xlNBj6N/s1600/mk5gti.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">How, about on a Jetta GLi…</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsYXgYLMSbtwiFKuNAHcsV6n4xI-V7cNfsuWB4zrgva492qqwBNLCqLn5aWGR_pOLpNthaTP9SWHrrIbnShbH1D6fR5z0-suU5_RySLwdhPcpN6KA6yTh6kKAWO_xlec5QW4yI/s1600/jettamk2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsYXgYLMSbtwiFKuNAHcsV6n4xI-V7cNfsuWB4zrgva492qqwBNLCqLn5aWGR_pOLpNthaTP9SWHrrIbnShbH1D6fR5z0-suU5_RySLwdhPcpN6KA6yTh6kKAWO_xlec5QW4yI/s1600/jettamk2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">…or this MK4? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBhD4Nn4vw8i6JW1z-5ig7lJ5Lr96-FraCd6lVlkfj72h_l07vKlis_YS-0vKplTTP3dQ5qZ2Xq49begaeg_52v7dF9OIHdFtu3o5xBxH8azP3plvCiEtOSg9PlpdrUf92n-It/s1600/bora.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBhD4Nn4vw8i6JW1z-5ig7lJ5Lr96-FraCd6lVlkfj72h_l07vKlis_YS-0vKplTTP3dQ5qZ2Xq49begaeg_52v7dF9OIHdFtu3o5xBxH8azP3plvCiEtOSg9PlpdrUf92n-It/s1600/bora.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Some really great inspirations! Don’t you think?</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So, here’s my take on the theme…</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">White car,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXL5M1IE9LT1OQj5nQHFy8dIp0gfrNKsrqXjVEYHyfo3KhpW1MlKfF0rgS-gBxga6ngotJVkHG9U7dNhPU3uO17ux7g7qtyONaCzCXF_d12xL8gWaAZXO7vZPhrThH1gRMHOrt/s1600/myangelBBS-r2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXL5M1IE9LT1OQj5nQHFy8dIp0gfrNKsrqXjVEYHyfo3KhpW1MlKfF0rgS-gBxga6ngotJVkHG9U7dNhPU3uO17ux7g7qtyONaCzCXF_d12xL8gWaAZXO7vZPhrThH1gRMHOrt/s640/myangelBBS-r2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Black wheels.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTtkLu-CEgkiU4gxXUyhVcgSFs3_ZKwjgqld4TARKDGib-qMAM9rln74V6qj4X_KLtkTiPj_XjU-Q4iJpOHrQIbvgUQHzQzl79XD1vvyxRZ93HEYA4k2u8PipZau4IAFXp-AjI/s1600/myangelBBS-r1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTtkLu-CEgkiU4gxXUyhVcgSFs3_ZKwjgqld4TARKDGib-qMAM9rln74V6qj4X_KLtkTiPj_XjU-Q4iJpOHrQIbvgUQHzQzl79XD1vvyxRZ93HEYA4k2u8PipZau4IAFXp-AjI/s640/myangelBBS-r1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">New car,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAdIbXU11VcRRqAfnT7hYneXQSM0fLMeOuvCoiUR_nRQ065uB-iJUSm6WYlfQKxE1hpkLGpQ8k415-hNaPwh3ip_yz6Z3DaPG9v3GE2Agv5DYTaVeETK99OiQdwh8tRMJ9ijG/s1600/myangelBBS-r3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBAdIbXU11VcRRqAfnT7hYneXQSM0fLMeOuvCoiUR_nRQ065uB-iJUSm6WYlfQKxE1hpkLGpQ8k415-hNaPwh3ip_yz6Z3DaPG9v3GE2Agv5DYTaVeETK99OiQdwh8tRMJ9ijG/s640/myangelBBS-r3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Old school wheels. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0VbaiB-m2Jq2Ic4fdxTJ7yr9s9Mxw8EAj5OEkMYtI1hWSMGcXY_4vK6LU5oZIVxgShmmTyFeRQ7kb5nSSFm_0fUtMcWbUdNyr8scSooVIbSdZs5nv8rK_36tSF-SRtG0ZzYIa/s1600/myangelBBS-r4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0VbaiB-m2Jq2Ic4fdxTJ7yr9s9Mxw8EAj5OEkMYtI1hWSMGcXY_4vK6LU5oZIVxgShmmTyFeRQ7kb5nSSFm_0fUtMcWbUdNyr8scSooVIbSdZs5nv8rK_36tSF-SRtG0ZzYIa/s640/myangelBBS-r4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">BBS from the Sportline Golf GTi</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-47316880470619165212011-05-04T02:22:00.000-07:002011-05-04T02:33:06.961-07:00Wheel FetishThe love for cars has different versions of fixation.<br />
Some love them for their flashy chrome stuff and bling.<br />
Others go for the pumping audio equipment and electronics.<br />
People spend their money on wild paint job and bodykits.<br />
It all boils down to this; your money, your style.<br />
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I for one am a bit conventional on styling of 1:1 cars.<br />
Sure I prefer Lambo or Porsches any day, if I have the dough.<br />
But, would rather keep them bone stock. That is my preference.<br />
None of the fancy cosmetics to modify them, I’d keep them original.<br />
Apart maybe for one exception; the proper wheels!<br />
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I’m a self confess wheel fetish, literally and figuratively.<br />
I like a car with a great set of rim/alloy wheels on it.<br />
I can actually remember some wonderful rims on VW or Porsches that came standard on them. The aftermarket wheel that perfectly suite a VW, is a must have for me.<br />
Thus, from my point of view a great set of wheels make a good car, great looking!<br />
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An example is this VW Golf IV GTi <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5LXSFJpGmWuJbq8TIwDgxw6XbtRJ1Xe2OrOAM5tOVKBLU__vQrvk4onu-jAiaEk1OLi1JsWUC60CnkBXSQYIBSqSnMjqEhsKWDayiC9iHiBJgbZO2ng2jRUWDCbBd6YMS-f-X/s1600/pmaGTi4-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5LXSFJpGmWuJbq8TIwDgxw6XbtRJ1Xe2OrOAM5tOVKBLU__vQrvk4onu-jAiaEk1OLi1JsWUC60CnkBXSQYIBSqSnMjqEhsKWDayiC9iHiBJgbZO2ng2jRUWDCbBd6YMS-f-X/s1600/pmaGTi4-1.jpg" /></a><br />
The paint is perfect for this car<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHvYBjBb1T4WzjfmjHX0iJ7t8R_rbSajMKphzEa5A7HVMgXnhzwBxzcAqeLS2FOWEw7w_KbePu3jFy5FuFdkF9OdwPAihDYbe4JmIVb93SVXw-3CP0i1kG_eV6Wd_2rMmK6V6/s1600/pmaGTi4-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHvYBjBb1T4WzjfmjHX0iJ7t8R_rbSajMKphzEa5A7HVMgXnhzwBxzcAqeLS2FOWEw7w_KbePu3jFy5FuFdkF9OdwPAihDYbe4JmIVb93SVXw-3CP0i1kG_eV6Wd_2rMmK6V6/s1600/pmaGTi4-2.jpg" /></a></div>All the more, sporting the BBS wheels, model RS771!<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTziuMmLQ5LkN3HxTh1-H81Em-RKoLmfInF0ba1vf51vAQmBa7ONiQ1l55jpGUhkpwAgSSnHnX8k2KggxfKlfE2DZIv13x48rZgLVmAQd5dLV_IE3eZ_d-qnyReVbitJ4FbTLf/s1600/pmaGTi4-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTziuMmLQ5LkN3HxTh1-H81Em-RKoLmfInF0ba1vf51vAQmBa7ONiQ1l55jpGUhkpwAgSSnHnX8k2KggxfKlfE2DZIv13x48rZgLVmAQd5dLV_IE3eZ_d-qnyReVbitJ4FbTLf/s1600/pmaGTi4-3.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Love the stance and overall look.</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRINZHi-bZ6RRWwpqD18vDRzGLVVx2b5wXtehLw5YCSdaeBbMVv8JLVAhTyPG-V2tMPVdpAuxlfSmRyCN-Qp1SzYF0pKM72ZwCEEGvlYCiCNWh8YyEIJboyB0nKluZUrddVJmF/s1600/pmaGTi4-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRINZHi-bZ6RRWwpqD18vDRzGLVVx2b5wXtehLw5YCSdaeBbMVv8JLVAhTyPG-V2tMPVdpAuxlfSmRyCN-Qp1SzYF0pKM72ZwCEEGvlYCiCNWh8YyEIJboyB0nKluZUrddVJmF/s1600/pmaGTi4-4.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Paul Model’s Art 1:43 version</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0pCFqrF7z1-fgMW1PsnIghvwY1278CXh17Vbv40I-VLuXFnIZ2cQs_DvVaw6GbwLwtbkgdt9EobP9cPDBcU-qXcvhXSPDipKrWMetiKGqYw8-JfxBXdlqfIUjBQx-0JLxaAgy/s1600/pmaGTi4-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0pCFqrF7z1-fgMW1PsnIghvwY1278CXh17Vbv40I-VLuXFnIZ2cQs_DvVaw6GbwLwtbkgdt9EobP9cPDBcU-qXcvhXSPDipKrWMetiKGqYw8-JfxBXdlqfIUjBQx-0JLxaAgy/s1600/pmaGTi4-5.jpg" /></a></div></div>komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-69621571196468857652011-04-02T10:57:00.000-07:002011-04-02T11:02:27.196-07:00The start of something good!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">An event that is a prelude to something life-changing (for the better) is always a great time to remember. All of us have them in abundance, and these make it worthwhile when looking back. I’m compelled to share examples, which are the prerequisite of the best journeys taken. Such is the development of the Porsche 907 in 1967 by Ferdinand Piech (now the VW Chairman) for the 24 hours Le Mans race. It was a David among the Goliaths, as it was powered only by a 2000cc engine as opposed to the all conquering 7000cc of the reigning champ, the Ford GT40. But Porsche saw fitting to forge ahead, and came 5th overall in 1967 only bested by the much bigger engine Ford and Ferrari. In 1968, saw the winning streak of the Porsche 907. First winning the 24 hours of Daytona with the staggering 1-2-3 sweep of the podium finish! Next was the 12 hours of Sebring with an equally impressive 1-2 finish wins. Winning the legendary Targa Florio was subsequently in the list of impressive victory of this mighty mite. Then all it needs was the Le Mans win that would make the icing on the cake…but that didn’t happen. The Porsche 907LH (Langheck aka Longtail) would take the 2nd spot after the winning (3 year, grand-slam) Ford GT40. At the end of the 1968 season, the development of the 907 and its subsequent prelude to Porsche’s ambition for an overall Le Mans win, has taken serious root. The 907 opened the doors and has paved the way for the development of the greatest racing car in history, the legendary Porsche 917!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><br />
Ironically, my search for the 3 inch scale of the Porsche 907, was a wonderful start of something good as well. I have posted my search for the only known manufacturer of it, that being Majorette of France. A kind-hearted gentleman heed my call and thus as we say ‘’the rest is history’’. The wonderful Porsche 907 has led and brought me a very good friend! I can’t thank him enough for these charming Majorette cars!<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Solid Red with the early regular wheel variant. Marked; #8, BP (British Petroleum) & Dunlop</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxL881DhbNUdHKUP4nmDGttaqXqAkN7QNPLhO7pra_sTkSQIAztB2H6qEDJ0bJuT1I0Wp2bwhknLCaMU1Bqxl7t_ItOUo-9FLL05NhMLtehWL79kAMxipeahqxgF06YpVEKNAO/s1600/MajoP907-e1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxL881DhbNUdHKUP4nmDGttaqXqAkN7QNPLhO7pra_sTkSQIAztB2H6qEDJ0bJuT1I0Wp2bwhknLCaMU1Bqxl7t_ItOUo-9FLL05NhMLtehWL79kAMxipeahqxgF06YpVEKNAO/s1600/MajoP907-e1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Metallic Red with the 5-spoke wheels. Marked; #3, BP (British Petroleum) & Caltex</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSchJcd07EDvbKGwmEA4rrgMMy0M4IQ5-iNtMbnFbjreYEJgSzgPgx8l8z2oxh9aDTXxY_LAY3hhwj9HyJObhkHdQmTj9saMjEdubWZ79brbBZ_lOlrS8OtQ2WobAMSg5fzLff/s1600/MajoP907-e2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSchJcd07EDvbKGwmEA4rrgMMy0M4IQ5-iNtMbnFbjreYEJgSzgPgx8l8z2oxh9aDTXxY_LAY3hhwj9HyJObhkHdQmTj9saMjEdubWZ79brbBZ_lOlrS8OtQ2WobAMSg5fzLff/s1600/MajoP907-e2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Orange with the 3-spoke wheels (background).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__dnsrEj7WIuTEaJNY4S9dFBZONQ5iK6DTLbHVe_S24kzwG3mhfyDejPx6R2X6I2X6-zUDKTB0SrCM8sUUpVUxW4KyJjjkfTE6rlYNUiti6w_J5qIS5jkaiW5Fs5_o0tHuZac/s1600/MajoP907-e3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg__dnsrEj7WIuTEaJNY4S9dFBZONQ5iK6DTLbHVe_S24kzwG3mhfyDejPx6R2X6I2X6-zUDKTB0SrCM8sUUpVUxW4KyJjjkfTE6rlYNUiti6w_J5qIS5jkaiW5Fs5_o0tHuZac/s1600/MajoP907-e3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Light Blue with the 5-spoke wheels. Marked; BP (British Petroleum) & Shell</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0ulzJtIlHP-pcEu-1XWVFSXu57eex6_ipHvTrK9yKiGRfZVQsL7oI9M61px5veZKlwaKF6q8_5WFTNWnbSHAJZBShX5tUYRjOa3NZyqB_oDyzWiI7PU9INFTWqwb8X1nwHKp/s1600/MajoP907-e4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0ulzJtIlHP-pcEu-1XWVFSXu57eex6_ipHvTrK9yKiGRfZVQsL7oI9M61px5veZKlwaKF6q8_5WFTNWnbSHAJZBShX5tUYRjOa3NZyqB_oDyzWiI7PU9INFTWqwb8X1nwHKp/s1600/MajoP907-e4.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Metallic Blue with the 3-spoke wheels. Marked; #3, BP (British Petroleum) & Elf</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGulJits6dwNCxDh_8IsOlnzDg0q_onHdo6hmlhrRef76qQnzBvrJr_CWyMeULWfaAd4BkIZXwjWuBo0Lni5J0nB-IdHpkEqeetMnGci6RC3Ny5AQlCEUnOSHu7eQvejPtPkJ_/s1600/MajoP907-e5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGulJits6dwNCxDh_8IsOlnzDg0q_onHdo6hmlhrRef76qQnzBvrJr_CWyMeULWfaAd4BkIZXwjWuBo0Lni5J0nB-IdHpkEqeetMnGci6RC3Ny5AQlCEUnOSHu7eQvejPtPkJ_/s1600/MajoP907-e5.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Baseplate says 1/63 scale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuiWzqF2IBVPhZa6ztmdmtHkiE4VdO9l8HaRTLa8weXKwq5Zl89chdz7Mx9uDOxiqjGcj5jq4A4i_qDdRH4eUsYexkUpAtCGzkWWcKvrfmQTfrEkdUsxhWW3C109c3-V0m7Zd/s1600/MajoP907-d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuiWzqF2IBVPhZa6ztmdmtHkiE4VdO9l8HaRTLa8weXKwq5Zl89chdz7Mx9uDOxiqjGcj5jq4A4i_qDdRH4eUsYexkUpAtCGzkWWcKvrfmQTfrEkdUsxhWW3C109c3-V0m7Zd/s1600/MajoP907-d.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">There are more colors and combinations apart from these....</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUuffWFawov18FDuIvwcgvoog7VvX7kQYi5nGWbWneX7j-2WrWNvuY4AV4J_Wsv-C0KBwsyRXb3_s-aRs6RiqvH_EpHlyQXCjFKFPpGr1xRQDGCj2LrtkVvwEyNI4E4k6-GAOd/s1600/MajoP907-e8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUuffWFawov18FDuIvwcgvoog7VvX7kQYi5nGWbWneX7j-2WrWNvuY4AV4J_Wsv-C0KBwsyRXb3_s-aRs6RiqvH_EpHlyQXCjFKFPpGr1xRQDGCj2LrtkVvwEyNI4E4k6-GAOd/s1600/MajoP907-e8.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">... all are very good examples of the mighty mite 907!</div>komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-56227802642542141472011-03-18T01:14:00.000-07:002011-03-18T10:10:42.684-07:00Setting the record straightIn the olden days, whenever a mention of ‘Volkswagen’ was made… you automatically think of the Beetle. A small car which was cheap to buy and cheaper to maintain. A perception that is connected to the brand, up to today in our shores. New VWs have been sorely absent here for a considerable time, so a lot of us are not up to date with, where the brand has gone to nowadays. Most still think, VWs are cars with aircooled engine at the back. What I can tell you from the everyday use of my watercooled VWs, is that; (1) good examples aren’t cheap to buy here and, (2) they are expensive to maintain as parts are from few specialized importers. <br />
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And speaking of how far VW has been to…here is one of the extreme case in point.<br />
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The Volkswagen W12 Coupe which set 7 world 24-hour speed records at the Nardo Circuit near Lecce, Italy in February of 2002. <a href="http://www.vwvortex.com/cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi?archive=2&num=37">http://www.vwvortex.com/cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi?archive=2&num=37</a><br />
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This is not your dad’s Beetle :-)<br />
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Designed by Georgette Giugiaro of ItalDesign, same genius behind the VW Golf & Scirocco.<br />
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Not bad for a Volkswagen!<br />
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Shown is the miniature by SPARK, from my 1:43 collection.komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-28443491581096345482011-03-03T07:44:00.000-08:002011-03-03T07:47:42.594-08:00Here Comes The Sun…and I say it’s alright! You've heard of the Beatles, of course. I’ve taken a line from their song, which easily comes to mind, about being in the state of cheerful bliss. I’m curious about the reference to “little darling” and of its endearing reference. Ok, I’m thinking about small and cherished. So many similes exist in our miniature hobby and the warmth of joy it brings to collectors. Hey, George, Paul,and Ringo, must be talking about us for all you know!<br />
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Sun, sun, sun, here it comes... <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidOzZ-lcs2-Tu-a_ij9GzWOWuqA4p-nQWRG6tvI-87ZrMYNHMULJLjPhMVUxT71MzVWcoXVwJzhwQLo4ulGInmVpCyZgw0F4FuLIvvfFOF6LculEB9N4YtGKzccTDrr5wohcXd/s1600/HWsunagon-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidOzZ-lcs2-Tu-a_ij9GzWOWuqA4p-nQWRG6tvI-87ZrMYNHMULJLjPhMVUxT71MzVWcoXVwJzhwQLo4ulGInmVpCyZgw0F4FuLIvvfFOF6LculEB9N4YtGKzccTDrr5wohcXd/s1600/HWsunagon-1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Time to bring out the Sun of joy then!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicxqwm9j24pqqBi2ojSs62quddJ3T8LldgTaa-qbiPiszcPTjvcR_P06uywKi8y2jD_FCy5rQC-CeCrSr10wLW_sYM0Ek_GV9_8GjhIYpMSmmF3TzjVKJ9P8ocjfZ5pDNz4w87/s1600/HWsunagon-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicxqwm9j24pqqBi2ojSs62quddJ3T8LldgTaa-qbiPiszcPTjvcR_P06uywKi8y2jD_FCy5rQC-CeCrSr10wLW_sYM0Ek_GV9_8GjhIYpMSmmF3TzjVKJ9P8ocjfZ5pDNz4w87/s1600/HWsunagon-2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A pop-up roof wagon to enjoy the Summer.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH2D7t1P6vpgy9OTLZnac_Hj-gNNV6JXmTaEQvO4D8Q5kYt1fmhOEB76xy5HWYLACae-d4vrDyh_0jLb3AyDe8K8kOJFFPGFMSkuq4DCynCe2YpIJPTuxj79xru3kwaTow3q07/s1600/HWsunagon-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH2D7t1P6vpgy9OTLZnac_Hj-gNNV6JXmTaEQvO4D8Q5kYt1fmhOEB76xy5HWYLACae-d4vrDyh_0jLb3AyDe8K8kOJFFPGFMSkuq4DCynCe2YpIJPTuxj79xru3kwaTow3q07/s1600/HWsunagon-3.jpg" /></a></div>80’s Vintage Hotwheels, the Sunagon.<br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdaOE6rdtSkcOhm-1eZdcg_dopTV7bodONRYnzNCrtkGgjnzcia_iUQE-jYTeZuPh-zXxDSSyBrlAfh6HpLV6J1-TVzfyk7gA7QvJYGuIRQbAcwuhEpq4AXg3ccy4GjyG4vdI/s1600/HWsunagon-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdaOE6rdtSkcOhm-1eZdcg_dopTV7bodONRYnzNCrtkGgjnzcia_iUQE-jYTeZuPh-zXxDSSyBrlAfh6HpLV6J1-TVzfyk7gA7QvJYGuIRQbAcwuhEpq4AXg3ccy4GjyG4vdI/s1600/HWsunagon-4.jpg" /></a></div>A play of the words VW Vanagon and Sun.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSalByYqr6CxPnQ_HrEJEEMyTajr7BmcKA4MaKeh92WJTMRCaJ1aGWFqfYiS5omf7y4vTwFOmIomHT5dywNSJRyy-RmVK-C65CRWITEiH8j-ogO3RFhreDKct0404UYx_OPgLr/s1600/HWsunagon-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSalByYqr6CxPnQ_HrEJEEMyTajr7BmcKA4MaKeh92WJTMRCaJ1aGWFqfYiS5omf7y4vTwFOmIomHT5dywNSJRyy-RmVK-C65CRWITEiH8j-ogO3RFhreDKct0404UYx_OPgLr/s1600/HWsunagon-6.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And I say it’s absolutely alright!</div></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTA1_CQ7kFxZRT4w5oz5NLc6cyCQT2K0l0FNEIz4X37r7kgH9QcR0CNGoFQnoAlH-oYCjsrPH3pVFPEKekWG8k5OsXkh-vkb1OEZh_YtNTa_wryc0VjyPsNaxgTY3fibiSO6Y/s1600/ANIsunagon2.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTA1_CQ7kFxZRT4w5oz5NLc6cyCQT2K0l0FNEIz4X37r7kgH9QcR0CNGoFQnoAlH-oYCjsrPH3pVFPEKekWG8k5OsXkh-vkb1OEZh_YtNTa_wryc0VjyPsNaxgTY3fibiSO6Y/s1600/ANIsunagon2.gif" /></a></div>komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-922006275458918492011-02-24T00:45:00.000-08:002011-02-25T00:22:08.600-08:00Name First<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Mention the word Targa Florio to vintage road racing aficionados, and you’ll get them excited! This famous race in Sicily, Italy dates decades back and has Porsche history written all over it. So much so that Porsche’s success in that course, paved the way for the name ‘Targa’ permanently etched in its line of road going production cars. Thus when the Stuttgart firm decided to pursue an innovative semi-convertible sports car, the ‘Targa’ badge was adopted. </div><br />
The very first Porsche to carry the ‘Targa’ nameplate was on the 1966 Porsche .<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXsIHtx3r5GQ64jYhqIZ2WKp3BcQ8SNyJRRN_opOUQGLrJGpchxho5I9e43szrpVw3YB7Ab0giyA7rWLNKeyEf0o49GYoxTJvoO9zJMWNKz9LdKOJPW4wC1c_x4tC6gZCNHow7/s1600/Siku911TargaSlr-b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXsIHtx3r5GQ64jYhqIZ2WKp3BcQ8SNyJRRN_opOUQGLrJGpchxho5I9e43szrpVw3YB7Ab0giyA7rWLNKeyEf0o49GYoxTJvoO9zJMWNKz9LdKOJPW4wC1c_x4tC6gZCNHow7/s1600/Siku911TargaSlr-b.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A first generation 911 Targa </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71UbUPT_LoR8jDbLY-wzkyxsN_3Fifav3zi9O4yhQO5PUPUk0X4Lr88Iuq09r7q4lDmlcFAjUrfENv0YmuiWjApXp1tdHn9HRSAYipl5mwe5qJYFB8Zb9C62BahYekLTyeYPr/s1600/Siku911TargaSlr-c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71UbUPT_LoR8jDbLY-wzkyxsN_3Fifav3zi9O4yhQO5PUPUk0X4Lr88Iuq09r7q4lDmlcFAjUrfENv0YmuiWjApXp1tdHn9HRSAYipl5mwe5qJYFB8Zb9C62BahYekLTyeYPr/s1600/Siku911TargaSlr-c.jpg" /></a> Captured in essence by this vintage SIKU of Germany.<br />
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Special thanks to my good friend for the Targa! </div>komendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12851677820330586500noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27619944.post-13366567154989808582011-02-03T06:13:00.000-08:002011-02-03T06:28:24.201-08:00Missing Max!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em>Part 1</em></div><br />
By now you’re wondering; why the affliction with Volkswagen?<br />
Let me go back to a bit of affliction history. It’s because of ‘Max’.<br />
‘Max’ is the name of my parents’ 1963 VW 1500 S Notchback. This was my very first long term encounter with a 1:1 VW and my dad gave it that name. 'Max' is like a well loved family pet. Everybody knows it by name. <br />
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I missed it so much today. Why? He's been gone missing! Why again? More of that next time…<br />
<em>To be continued….</em><br />
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<em>Meanwhile....</em><br />
My good friend sent me this, last year. It’s one that is in his dad’s collection. I’m so happy on the parallel of sorts and that I’ve finally got this wonderful miniature (been looking for an example, all of these years!).<br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj8xDSM6BRHM4xeZuBfe4zVHMKxg00HIkcsToahM8piGx_b2td20iXYlA6pB-k13GwzcUtMrZYASW5NuGPSC0tq4_mp4QUgiXdj7z3A0e9wE2sA4an8yDAREwcMoQ6R58x7cAV/s1600/LegoVWnotch-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj8xDSM6BRHM4xeZuBfe4zVHMKxg00HIkcsToahM8piGx_b2td20iXYlA6pB-k13GwzcUtMrZYASW5NuGPSC0tq4_mp4QUgiXdj7z3A0e9wE2sA4an8yDAREwcMoQ6R58x7cAV/s1600/LegoVWnotch-1.jpg" /></a></div>A model of a 60’s VW Notchback. <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdKAMgN30txT3INol8ZMq4ku-uIgeRP_EM2Dk7C9RYzcqEzvERWYk4xdA3R4GwVhRJWU0oyGNlNEmi7leIlzANr5TUd-yEX2gUjRV10ZgxCvd831Q2M_IscvGYbMd0HtNpBIO/s1600/LegoVWnotch-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdKAMgN30txT3INol8ZMq4ku-uIgeRP_EM2Dk7C9RYzcqEzvERWYk4xdA3R4GwVhRJWU0oyGNlNEmi7leIlzANr5TUd-yEX2gUjRV10ZgxCvd831Q2M_IscvGYbMd0HtNpBIO/s1600/LegoVWnotch-2.jpg" /></a></div>A small scale of ‘Max’.<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTn1uAjnJK6bwdeHtxeQYdg1efWo7dqdvuZ-DEDKYichybspCRzjdk-Fe9eZ_8npVG2buiMc4tv3gzBuUfYlMNZoT0pSALkjnoB7sqElW8CVlJi-MBtuDBhyJ0rT3h18-C3uXk/s1600/LegoVWnotch-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTn1uAjnJK6bwdeHtxeQYdg1efWo7dqdvuZ-DEDKYichybspCRzjdk-Fe9eZ_8npVG2buiMc4tv3gzBuUfYlMNZoT0pSALkjnoB7sqElW8CVlJi-MBtuDBhyJ0rT3h18-C3uXk/s1600/LegoVWnotch-3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Has the same old-school appeal…</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwabsSubRm7Q1N9c6InxCa4s6FqiilBPY8x4FLTvfGmjOC87ODZ4j1gullr0L9gK0GVZqRj4RMfXhcYyTZWMwa7XmXQDu_EazFb_1Kc1vKaNCTvPevBeVKamB9BbhuhXoqJsES/s1600/LegoVWnotch-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwabsSubRm7Q1N9c6InxCa4s6FqiilBPY8x4FLTvfGmjOC87ODZ4j1gullr0L9gK0GVZqRj4RMfXhcYyTZWMwa7XmXQDu_EazFb_1Kc1vKaNCTvPevBeVKamB9BbhuhXoqJsES/s1600/LegoVWnotch-4.jpg" /></a></div>and period feel that is hard to come by today!<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUnAVpkSrAZtEVqMuy09Z0u2tI2jAxNHHrP_y4_XzxAzWs8mc_veG-PFM2U6bYtXqfvLkh7pbitkk9O-xRFxwETN5hJeSgOTAQJ3JCWDeiBAK-sgmXn0L-sz00yg97Ou0edtJj/s1600/LegoVWnotch-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUnAVpkSrAZtEVqMuy09Z0u2tI2jAxNHHrP_y4_XzxAzWs8mc_veG-PFM2U6bYtXqfvLkh7pbitkk9O-xRFxwETN5hJeSgOTAQJ3JCWDeiBAK-sgmXn0L-sz00yg97Ou0edtJj/s1600/LegoVWnotch-5.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It’s a vintage piece by LEGO! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Hey, ‘Max’ got shrunken! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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