Volksworld show photos

[Speedman]

For the first time ever I pre bought our show tickets (its the tenth time we've been and the second I've actually had to pay for them!) Woke up this morning to see the snow coming down hard, but ever the hardy Dubbers we got in our climate controlled Passat and drove over to Sandown for the show! The first thing we saw as we pulled in was perfect for the weather. A flat four powered Snow Trac



Also out the front was a line up from the SSVC, in between the Splits was this unusual DKW van. I like it, could probably do with something more of an interior (I'm sure a basic R'n'R bed could be built in the back) but it made a nice change from ratty Dubs.







We queued up before they let the shivering masses in, first stop was the Porsche engined Herbie, one of the actual film cars, they were getting charity donations to have your photo taken inside. Having a 2½yr old who is Herbie mad we had to!


;D

[Speedman]

Heading into the show proper it was nice to see some new (to me at least) VWs on display.











To celebrate the 60th anniversary of VW sales in the UK, they built a mini show room with some quality cars inside including a Dannenhauer & Stauss Roadster and the Beutler pickup.









At the end they handed each person a reproduction of the 1953 Beetle brochure. Its a brilliant memento. Carrying on down the lines of cars there was a rare and ratty Rometsch

[Speedman]

Pooped and hungry we had a quick snack stop before heading out for lunch.



I bumped into Mr Hotwire once more and we chewed the fat on The Gathering (I'm very excited about it now, my lips are sealed though ) and Gotwoods Boso T4



Refreshed and full we headed back in, with the snow easing we headed outside for a bit.

[Speedman]

We had another wander inside to warm up before hitting the club stands out the front. The snow was blizzarding again so we made it quick.













Needing warmth once more we headed downstairs to the hall, here they teased us with a beach buggy display on a sandy beach!





A final sweep round saw the last few cars before we decided to head home.









The lone Formula Vee with added umbrella waved us on our snowy way. Lets hope the weather improves for the rest of the show season!

[grizz]

Thanks for posting up Steve.

[Seth]

Nice photos Steve, and good to see so many people braved the weather! Wondering if that 411 on the BRMs is ex-Keefy?

[HoTWire]

I was indeed there, armed with my camera, and a super wide angle lense because Volksworld is pretty much the worst show I've ever been to to take photos at, not only is it very cramped (because it is very popular) but the displays inside all have masses of bunting in front of them.

Great to see Mr.Speedman and family (and friend), also bumped into Bryn (as he was trying to steal a lens from me) and Gotwood. Very pleased to have a chat to Mr.Burrows too as it has been far too long since I saw him last.

Anyway photos : www.flickr.com/photos/retroscenemag/sets/72157633066188771/

Bryn's car of the show

Volksworld 2013 by RetroSceneMag, on Flickr

Super low plus accessories, must be a VW show

Volksworld 2013 by RetroSceneMag, on Flickr

Interesting wheel choice

Volksworld 2013 by RetroSceneMag, on Flickr

Just spot on in every way

Volksworld 2013 by RetroSceneMag, on Flickr

Already shared this on The Low Set (I'm not going to shut up about it) because of the awesome BMX + Car cross over of it all

Volksworld 2013 by RetroSceneMag, on Flickr

Racey Beetles

Volksworld 2013 by RetroSceneMag, on Flickr

T2D bring the lows!!

Volksworld 2013 by RetroSceneMag, on Flickr

Was pretty stunned to see this, just phenomenal car modified or unmodified, first time I've seen one in the flesh, probably the last too!

Volksworld 2013 by RetroSceneMag, on Flickr

Couldn't decide which was my "I'll take that home please" car of the show, it is between these two :

Volksworld 2013 by RetroSceneMag, on Flickr

and

Volksworld 2013 by RetroSceneMag, on Flickr

So yeah more pictures here : www.flickr.com/photos/retroscenemag/sets/72157633066188771/

Was great to see some folk and good to kick show season off with a really good show. Let us hope the rest of the year isn't snowing!

[g111mds]

Some really nice pictures.

[crazymonkey]

sorry to sound stupid but what is this one? I love it but cant think of what it is.

[gotwood]

Great pics , thanks for taking one of my van mate ! After a three and a half hour drive up in the snow and then bottoming out in the muddy bottom car park ( big thanks to the guy who gave me a push whoever you are )and pulling the front bumper off on one side ( cable ties to the rescue ! ) it was looking rather the worse for wear .
Fantastic pics and it was great to bump into HW and Bryn for a good chat ( roll on ' The Gathering ' ! )

[gotwood]

Mar 24, 2013 12:26:22 GMT crazymonkey said:

sorry to sound stupid but what is this one? I love it but cant think of what it is.

It's a VW Brasilia mate .

[Speedman]

Mar 24, 2013 10:42:23 GMT HoTWire said:

Great to see Mr.Speedman and family (and friend)

Was pretty stunned to see this, just phenomenal car modified or unmodified, first time I've seen one in the flesh, probably the last too!

Volksworld 2013 by RetroSceneMag, on Flickr

Was good to see you too sir. That Rometsch was nice, I think I prefer them stock and shiny. Having been to Camberg a few years ago I have witnessed coachbuilt VW overload. There were a few on display. Absolute stunners.



When I bought my camper, the chap had this one in his barn, body held together with plates, interior in a tatty pile inside. It was destined for a full resto at a crazy cost.

[pedalcarjoe]

thanks for posting the excellent pics

I quite like the green Baja ,
was it the first time out for it as I don't think I've seen pics of it before.

[Speedman]

It was new to me. Real "in yer face" colour with the yellow KCs worked so well. Nice touch to put it on a sandpit too! ;D

[wal]

Cracking pics!!

I say every year that I have gotta go to VoWo but never bloody do, NEXT YEAR!!!

[bryn]

Car of the show? Mr Hotwire, you're bad, bad man ;D

It was good to see you guys, shame we didn't cross paths Speedman, hope all is well.

Car of the show for me was the rusty, Rommetsch (sp?) Lawrence. The guy who owns it has big plans and has worked very hard to get it where it is today. It will genuinely have something for everybody by the time it's done. Another high point was talking to the Schley brothers about Lightning Bug and their exploits. Genuinely my favourite Volksworld show yet. You really do get out what you put in ;D

[Split-Lee]

Was a great weekend. My mate had the Dark Grey and Black Crew Cab Splitty on display downstairs. So I was there every morning wiping the dust off!
Great show! If anyone has any pics of his Crew cab I would appreciate them!

~Lee

[thepaintshoppros]

I painted that red bug (10th pic down from the top). Tom the owner was really up-against it doing the refit and had to make some compromises with how it wanted it in order to get to the show on time. I will let him know that you have chosen to post this picture he will be well chuffed

[ChasR]

Looks like a great amount of variety there. I have been meaning to attend this show over the years.

One day I need to own a RazorEdge Karmann Ghia .