Rare Razor

Among the Karmann Ghias the Type 3 version
models are relatively rare for a Volkswagen.
Much of its mechanical and drivetrain were
derived from the Notchbacks & Fastbacks,
which I have an incurable liking to them.
The Type 34 as it is called is not an exception.

I might not be able to have the chance,
to get myself the 1:1, which is understandable.
Rare equals expensive to acquire.
Mint examples will be rarest still.

So I set on to instead aim for,
the rarest of the rare in small scale.
Mind you this is not a easy goal,
in this part of the woods.
My criteria were simple yet challenging.
It has to be mint and it has to have a box!

After years of hunting this holy grail,
I’m proud to have this thing of beauty.
The Siku V248 VW Karmann Ghia T34 1500.
This one was made in Germany from 1965 to 1969.
Scale is 1/60 and very accurate for a 60’s model.


It’s a real masterpiece with delicate casting!

The 'razor' lines were spot-on on this model!

Those headlights are real gems!

65VWNotchback bags another win!
Congrats Don!
You made us VW guys proud.
Way to go VWNotch!

Cinelli VW T2 crew-cab

Before & After series

My kid made this suggestion.
A classic case, 'before and after' of rescued diecast.
A classic formula yet very effective!
So here goes as requested...

Before.
Well played with and cracked windshield. Thanks Henri Kroeze for this one!




After.
The Cinelli VW T2 crew-cab



New windows for this pickup, better 5-bolt wheels, splashes of sponsors too….



ready for hauling the classic Cinelli Super Corsa bicycles at the drop-side bed.

Ratrod year

I’m not sure how the term
"Rat-rods" came about.
Wild guess is that the first
pioneers were hot-rods being
ratty, tatty, shabby examples.

Who would have thought
that this style caught on and
the rods aren’t viewed as
grungy no more.
On a parallel viewpoint
I once thought that the
Year of the Rat is inauspicious.
On the contrary, it is ought
to be a very prosperous and
auspicious one, especially for
my birth sign in particular!
YEhey!

That one is a welcome
thought for this Rat year!
I’m looking forward to a
very good year and wouldn’t
really mind a good dose of
prosperity coming my way.

I’m wearing my Rat-rod Volks
shirt to kick off this fun-filled
year and with an auspicious
Speedy Gonzales’ smile!

Eve on the Ridge

This might be it.
The best way to end
the year that was.
A drive on the eve,
to experience how,
earth, water and sky
blend or fuse.
To feel how great
our Creator is.
On the edge of that
year, and on the
edge of the ridge.
We felt blessed
with renewal
and life!

Wow!
Seriously, that
was very
RECHARGING!

sunrise view from our hut
the hut on stilts
morning sun at the resort
resort landscape
enjoying the cool breeze
poolside posing
recharging view of Taal lake
the ridge-riders ....
of course it's Vdub fun day too!
Jetta GLi and Polo Classic

Pasko Parol Patrol

It’s truly a wonderful season!
All things seem to be hectic,
yet cheerful at the same time!
I again think of the wonderful
blessings, God has showered me.
I thank Him endlessly.
Of which of course include,
family, friends and all of you!

Like the Parol, our local
Christmas lantern that makes
the season warm with hope,
so is my fervent warm greetings
of a Joyful Christmas to all!

“Stand-By-Me” day

This is THE yearly VW gathering.
The usual drill was expected.
Crowd of fans congregated.
Lots of nice Vdubs.
Car show ladies.
Swap meet.
Bands.
You.
Me.

Huh?
Hmmm?
So what else?
It’s another year,
summarized in a day?
I’m trying to rationalize,
what’s keeping me coming
to this annual Vdub gathering.

Frankly, I don’t actually know
for sure or somehow I do.
Maybe this could shed
some light to it.
I, like other
people,
do it.

It’s a all about….
“Stand-By (pose beside a car you like)
(thus showing that’s) -Me”.

VW friends meet

Time flies when you’re working hard.
Hardly noticed it’s been a year,
since I last met up with fine friends.
Surely it’s been a good day to see
them and meet new ones!

Proof that friends are united by
their passion for Volkswagen.
Mabuhay!



Fine line of friends

bugline

busline

threeline

kgline

countryline

waterline

Superfastback

Quite fond of the Martini Racing livery
and is the theme of this custom Matchbox Superfast.
Starting with the classic Lesney England casting of the
MB # 67 VW (Fastback) 1600TL in Superfast wheels,
and a few mods (after doing sketches) to create this
concept in mind: which is a wrecked Porsche 911
racer as the donor of parts to create a very (imagined)
different Fastback for club racing: a Superfastback!

My current favorite Matchbox, coz it’s home-built.
This one sports a VW Alpine White paint and…
rolls on period styled ATS wheels.
I totally enjoyed doing this custom Fasty.

My new old-skool toy
I’m smitten again by the old-school VW waterpumper.
Just got this and a lady previously owned it.
This one is well taken cared for
and all original example.
My new 1:1 toy to enjoy, old-school Jetta GLI

backdrop is a barn inspired place for fun and toys.


Here’s my other old-school toy (obviously I’m hooked),
a variant of that white Euro-version.

This metal sunroof model is a US-version.

I’m pictured here during a fun run with other VW old-schooler.

Everyday enjoying VW's! Everyday is a fun day! Enjoy life!

Happy Camper

Face of the VW enthusiast series.

 Wondering what have I been up to for the past weeks?
You thought I was sleeping out on my VW blog!
Nah!
While busy making bucks, I’m still thinking of VW’s…
and…
anything pertaining to the enthusiast and the hobby.

This might very well be a primer of the hobbyist.
A peek of the person, behind the fascination.

He’s someone who enjoys the Vdub.
A ‘Bus’ in this case. Type 2 for the VW geeks.
More precisely a Westfalia, I might add.
This fella is out-going.
Groovy? Yes!
He wants closeness in everything.
Likes everything in tight package.
Oh, he knows how to squeeze, and love it.

So engrossed in the Westfalia, that he lives…
and breath the camper lifestyle.
Here he is….

I’ll be Damp!

Hooray for the rainy days!
Summer heat has finally dissipated.
Up ahead are showers to cool,
both the Vdubs and enthusiast.
This could be viewed as both,
a good and a bad thing really.

Some would see the wet days ahead,
as an off-season for their machines.
Storage time for those using Vdubs,
as weekend lazy cars or vain pets.
I truly wonder if they put mothballs,
moisture bags, baking soda, charcoal,
inside these pampered cars too.

It’s a totally different perspective,
for those using VWs, day in, day out.
These gallant daily drivers are breeds,
that deserve my highest admiration.
These air-cooled engines don’t like,
being wet and damp with rain-spray.
They seem to catch a ‘machine’ cold.
Keeping them running this season,
is a rite of true bravery and dedication

Most of these vintage running VWs,
aren’t as water-tight as myth suggests.
Water intrusion inside the cabin,
is part of the joys of ownership.
A good cover for the decklid louvers,
upturned can for the distributor cap,
some silicon shot for cracked rubbers,
metal patches for rusted body and pan,
would do the trick ….
….pack a gutter seal tube to be sure.

If you’re ready to go, equip yourself…
with the best accessories for the damp,
soggy and splashing wild season.
A nice fitting blue waterproof shirt,
with a huge white Volkswagen logo,
and extra large picnic-size umbrella,
with those funky antennae balls!
You gotta do it in style,
if things get soaking wet!

Postcard Perfect

Summer is here!
Time to bring out the Vdubs.
Perfect sunny weather for
hot-air rides.
This would fit to a tee,
in Santa Clara area.
These California Aircooled,
are hot as they are cool !

You gotta love these.
Vintage, Custom, Rare
VWs in picture perfect scene.
Two-tone Notchback,
Ovalie Bug, Splittie, make
for one awesome bunch!
The backdrop is a period
Gasoline pump station.
What more can you as for?


Kewl group, you have there Don!


And how do you travel
for a perfect VW vacation?
A trailer Bus of course!

Double Haul

Life is full of tempting choices.
It’s always choosing, which is which.
What if you had to choose between,
two fav VW to bring to a club meet?
A split decision is a difficult one.
More like a splitting predicament to me.

Wait a minute!
Splitting would more likely be the fare to go.
Volks-people have done it.
Tow the other VW with another VW!
A common way to make a statement though.
If you’re going to make a scene, do it grand!

Don Croxton has a grand plan!
A plan that’s something different.
That is to transport those VW’s in style.
Custom the loader as a show in itself.
Hitch the trailer convoy with class too.
Then paint a VW color to nail the look.
Those Vdubs are pampered to the max!

Double Transporter

Load em up!

The Fasty load

Pretty in Pink