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FEW WILL DENY THE BEAUTY OF BRUCE MEYERS’ MANX DESIGN, NEATLY HIGHLIGHTED BY A ’60S-INSPIRED PAINT JOB The 1950s remain a highly revered period when it comes to automotive customization, with the best craftsmen of the era sectioning the body of certain vehicles, chopping roofs etc. But by the end of the decade, these heavily altered rides appeared dated, as American car manufacturers produced models which almost looked “custom” in stock form. These new offerings would end up being more difficult to enhance esthetically, thus builders involved in the scene had to find other ways to personalize automobiles… Radical alterations lost ground by the time the ’60s rolled in, as builders chose to embrace audacious – some might even say outlandish – paint jobs, fueled in part by a wider…

Split Window Stock Kip Cypress 1952 Beetle Split Window Custom Dave Shaw 1952 Beetle Oval Window Stock Troy Tillery 1957 Beetle Oval Window Custom Jeff Keller 1956 Beetle 58-67 Beetle Stock John Jaurique 1963 Beetle 58-67 Beetle Custom John Corney 1963 Beetle 68+ Beelte Stock Daryll Topalian 1968 Beetle 68+ Beetle Custom Robin Lewis 1970 Beetle -67 Bus Stock Chip Perry 1967 Bus -67 Bus Custom Fred Stevens 1964 Bus 68+ Bus Stock Mike Hodge 1971 Bus Type 3 stock Karey Lavin 1968 Squareback Type 3 Custom Elliot Vancil 1964 Notchback Special Interest Stock Scott & Celesta Bose 1952 Dannenhauer & Stauss Special Interest CustomKevin Espley 1966 Fridolin Longest Distance Kris Kussee, from Fruit Heights, Utah Oldest Steve Beecher 1947 Beetle Most Original Robert Velis 1951 Beetle Old Worlds Choice…

LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF THE LAS VEGAS VALLEY, BOULDER City is known as the gateway to Hoover Dam. Originally built as housing for the workers building the dam in the 1930s, the city managed to outlive its intended purpose and continues to thrive on its own accord. Even with its population on the small side, they love the classic car scene, and they are unquestionably infatuated with our Volkswagens! The 10th annual installment of VWs Invade the Dam saw some very early risers with the Against the Rest Air Cooled Club arriving at the park almost before the sun came up. “Nothing beats showing up early to smell that fresh cut grass and getting that perfect spot. We Love seeing everyone roll in”, club member Ray Ray explained. Their spot…

CTS was started in 2003 by the Mitchell family (Connor, Duncan, and Regina), Jake Armour from a Charlotte-based VW shop (Monkey Nut VW) and members of a Charlotte VW club, Metrolina Volkswagen Enthusiasts. They wanted to provide a community VW event dedicated to the regional air-cooled Bus scene, and to invite fellow Bus owners from around the country to visit Charlotte, North Carolina. They also longed to connect fellow Bus owners or aspiring owners to buy, sell/ trade Bus parts/accessories, toys, literature, and of course, pre-1980 vehicles. Jake and the Mitchells have been into Buses for longer than either would like to admit. Their main objective with CTS is to create a fun gathering space for Bus enthusiasts and their families. Both of their respective families are heavily invested in…

Best of Show Air-cooled: David Carr ’58 Beetle Best of Show Water-cooled: Marvin Wall ’14 Beetle Promoters Choice: Matt Bowden ’13 Jetta Inner Beauty: Michelle Kalasz ’64 Bus Best Use of Color: Ron Hamby ’56 Beetle Best Workmanship: Shatef Carey ’72 Beetle Beetle Stock (pre-58): Ray Rodriguez ’55 Beetle Modified (pre-58): Erik Thomsen ’58 Beetle Stock (59-64): Bobby Ball ’62 Beetle Mod (59-64): Ethan Icenhour ’60 Beetle Stock (65-67): Bill Tate ’65 Beetle Modified (65-67): Casey Daniels ’66 Beetle Stock (68-up): Dwight Walker ’70 Beetle Modified (68-up): Kevin Shaw ’70 Super Beetle Stock: Pedro Campruzano ’79 Vert Super Beetle Modified: Penny Williams ’71 Karmann Ghia Stock: Carlos Fries ’61 Karmann Ghia Mod: Jonathan DeYoung ’74 Type II Stock (pre-67): Michelle Kalasz ’64 Type II Mod (pre-67): James Steele ’64 Crew…

The conception of the Volkswagen had begun in 1933 when Adolph Hitler announced at the 1933 Berlin Auto Show the importance of transportation in the form of a small, economical car. This car would be built by Dr. Ferdinand Porsche and displayed at the 1939 Berlin Auto Show as the “People’s Car” or KdF Wagen. Because of the popularity of the KdF Wagen in the late 1930s, there were many German toy manufactures at the time that tooled up and started producing their version of the KdF Wagens in miniature form. The more commonly known German manufacturers were Märklin, Günthermann, Tippco, Huki, Distler, G.Fischer, Köra, F.Hörndlein, Cko, Jnf, Bochmann and Volk. Although there seems to be many manufacturers of the KdF Wagen toys, they are very rare and to have…

CB Performance Speed Shop Split Window Bus Hoodies Printed on a Charcoal Grey Gildan Heavy Blend Hoodie. This LIMITED EDITION design commemorates our 60-Year Anniversary and features a Split Window VW Bus. A small CB Performance Speed Shop logo is printed on the front left chest area. Stay warm in colder climates, while representing your favorite VW Performance Shop! Available in Small through 3XL sizes. For more information, visit www.cbperformance.com Emergency Brake Boot Deluxe BBT brings you the correct e-brake boot for your early Beetle. Introduced in early ’52, it was a dealer installed option, all the way up to 1954. In collectors’ circles often referred to as the “Zwitter boot”, it is period-correct on all Split Window Beetles. For more information visit BBT4VW.com Dual EMPI 40s for Dual-Port Type…

Best Split Window Camper Bus - Allen, 1965 Dormobile Camper Bus Best Bay Window Camper Bus - Teresa and Tammy Copeland, 1974 Westfalia Camper Bus “Sweet Pea” Best Split Window Passenger Bus - Greg Yavello, 1960 Sunroof Kombi “RCA Bus” Best Bay Window Camper - David “Shag” Stepp, 1974 Custom Deluxe Bus Best Commercial Bus All Years - Eric Sowder, 1961 Single Cab Truck and Pipe Trailer Combo Peoples’ Choice - Kyle Golding, 1958 Binz Double Cab Truck Tetnus Award (honors the rusty bus that is still a driver) - Keith O’Neil, 1962 Single Cab Truck, long-time local VW supporter! Best Muscle Bike - Brent Edwards, 1968 Apple Crate, Mint Best BMX Bike - Grayson McGill, pair of 1949 Donald Duck his and hers matching bikes, Extremely rare Best Vintage…

SACRAMENTO RACEWAY PARK IS one of only a few venues that has retained that old-school, golden-era feel. Complete with a dragstrip, large open space for a car show, vendors, swap meet, and a campout, what you find on site hasn’t changed much since the 1960s. This very special property was originally built by the current owner, Dave Smith, and his family. They have preserved this traditional American automobile staple over the past five decades. Sacramento’s Bugorama is traditionally held as a two-day event with the gates opening at noon on Saturday, allowing for overnight camping inside Sacramento Raceway Park’s facility. Most of the swap meet vendors set up their booth and start selling their parts/accessories/ antique stuff on Saturday as well. If you are looking to score something interesting, you…

Since the foundation of your next engine build is dependent on the crankcase, it’s essential to choose one that’s worthy of your time and effort. Taking a look at some basics before you choose one will save you time and frustration, as well as help to organize the items you will need to complete the build. If you’ve just bought a brand-new case, there aren’t as many items to check as opposed to a used swap meet special. There are however a few things to keep in mind even when it’s brand spanking new, out of the box. Take a good look at the “case saver” installation. Those are the little steel inserts that keep the head studs from pulling out of the magnesium around the cylinders. Are they installed…

Marvelous 1960 Ghia Hello, I have a 1960 Ghia with a ’68 motor, 92mm pistons, with about 2000 miles on the engine. I’ve had it for 30 years. I parked it and the motor apparently seized up. Someone told me to put Marvel Mystery Oil in it and let it sit. Any suggestions will help… I’d like to bring this car back to life. Thanks. Robert Hicks Granite Falls, NC Robert, I wonder if your engine was parked indoors or out? Over the many years I’ve been in business, customers have stated that “there’s no way water got into the engine. It’s been covered up the whole time it was stored!” Well, after a teardown and inspection, the rusted cylinders and valves tell a different story. If the motor won’t…

A FULL RESTORATION WASN’T THE INITIAL PLAN… “Iand BOUGHT it was THIS almost CAR IN HOPES done, TO but GETtwo IT TO days THE before 2015 UTAH , we VW broke CLASSIC the windshield putting it in. I said, ‘That’s it, tear it down!’” A 2-year restoration began that very day. Brett Carlsen of Riverton, Utah bought his first car when he was 15-years old, a ’74 standard Bug, but the VW seed was planted well before then. “When I was about 10 or 11, my Aunt’s friend had an orange ’74 Baja on the side of their house. It didn’t run, and needed work. My Dad bought the car and got it going. I remember the key had the name ‘Rudy’ engraved on it. We went everywhere in that…

Just to let you know, I have been interested in vintage Volkswagens since 1970 (not to age myself) and still enjoy all aspects of the hobby. It all started in 1970 while in the US Army stationed in Germany and I needed transportation living off post. So, my very first VW ever was a 1967 1300 Sea Blue Sedan, which seemed to me so easy to drive! After a while, my Army friend owned a 1949 Split Window VW, and I helped him work on the car as he was planning on taking it back to the USA when he got out of the Army. That probably started the vintage VW spark for me! While driving in the German countryside, I pulled into an ESSO gas station for gas and…

January 16-19, 2020 Buses by the Bridge Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona Description: ~ ENTRANCE FEES: Thursday through Sunday - $50; Friday through Sunday - $40; Saturday through Sunday - $30. Trailers / Tow Vehicles – Additional $20. RV Parking - $50. Walk-Ins - $5 Per Person (wristband is valid for entire weekend). Pre-Registration NOT Required. We have space to accommodate over 600 Campers. Parking is on a First Come First Served Basis! Motorhomes, Trucks with Toy Haulers / Travel Trailers / Car Haulers etc. will park only in the DESIGNATED RV Parking Area (Lot #2) and pay the $50 RV fee. Parking Rules Are STRICTLY ENFORCED! Website: www.busesbythebridge.com January 18, 2020 Water & Air VW Show Location: Houston, Texas A new VW show is coming to Houston that celebrates…