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S U N D A Y 1 3 T H F E B R U A R Y
FOR VWCV MEMBERS!
FREE BBQ
www.vwclub.com.au
January 2005Volume 50 • Number 9
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Inform
ation
Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc
ABN 73 091 008 987Address: GPO Box 1215K MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Web Site: vwclub.com.auPhone: 0401 310 704
General Meetings
Melbourne Club meetings held every third Tuesday of themonth at 8pm at the RACV Clubrooms (Henty Room),
corner of Queen and Little Collins Streets, Melbourne, unlessadvised of an alternative venue in the Club magazine.
Albury Wodonga members meet the first Tuesday of everymonth at the Biralee Tavern, Melrose Drive, Wodonga.
Annual Membership Fees
• Full Membership: $40
• Additional Family Membership: $20
• Joining Fee: $10
To join the club, please complete the membership form in thisnewsletter and forward together with cheque for payment to
the Club’s postal address as quoted on the form.
Disclaimer
All material in this newsletter represents the opinions of theauthor(s) and does not carry any endorsement by the Editors
of Committee unless otherwise stated. Any material adver-tised for sale does not carry any endorsement by the Cluband the onus is on the purchaser to ensure the purchased
goods meet their requirements.
Each VWCV Committee Member is a volunteer, carrying outClub duties in their own leisure time. The club has no paid
officials, only enthusiasts dedicated in furthering the interestsof the club and it’s members. Could members please bear
this in mind when contacting Club Committee Members.
Paul’s Ramblings 6
Calendar of Events 8
Club Clothing 15
U-Turn to Germany 16
For Sale 18
Membership Mumbo 19
Sound of Nostalgia on Disc 21
Motorsport News 22
Xmas Party Action 25
Membership Discounts 26
Membership Application 27
Inside> this issue
Wagensville News is the monthlynewsletter of the Volkswagen Club ofVictoria Inc. Correspondence, articlesand items of news are invited andshould be sent to:
The Editor27 Scotia Street, West Preston,VIC 3072Email: [email protected]: 9484 8953
Deadline for the next issue:Friday 7th February 2005
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• Celebrating 50 years since full assembly in Australia, the book uncovers aspects of Volkswagen in Australia ALL VW enthusiasts should know.
• The book will retail for $77 incl GST. The club will generate $10 per book on orders received from THIS flyer & Club meetings. Allow an extra $10 for those requiring postage & handling and 10-14 days for delivery.
• Orders and cheques/ money orders made out to 'AF Publications' PO Box 685 Heathmont Victoria 3135.
• Note! Books are now available!
• The attractive hard-cover book is in full colour throughout the 168 pages.Advanced copies will come with a protective sleeve made in the appearance of a VW parts box. The book will have a dust jacket & marker ribbon.
• In early 2005, a limited edition will be available, however, no orders will be taken for this special edition just yet.
Please complete your details below:
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Com
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committeePresident - Paul Kinsey
03 9876 1463 • [email protected]
Vice - President - Richard Graham0418 527 862
Secretary - Andrew Ermel03 9369 1360 • [email protected]
Treasurer - Andrew Donnelly0417 506 766 • [email protected]
Additional Committee Members - Eric Roberts03 5367 2757
Public Officer - Jon Edsell03 9844 3420 • [email protected]
Restoration & Technical Sessions - Paul Blacker
Membership Secretary - Ross Woolley0401 310 704 • [email protected]
Pointscore Officer - Matt Kinsey03 9484 8953 • [email protected]
Technical Officers - Bill Malkoutzis • 03 9439 5904Gary Collis • 03 9370 3100
Motorsport & Group 5 - Jon Edsell03 9844 3420 • [email protected]
Club Clothing - Mercedes Woolley03 9735 9386 • [email protected]
VW Cruises - Nathan Leversha0419 340 250 • [email protected]
Wagensville News Editor - Matt Kinsey03 9484 8953 • [email protected]
Social Secretary - Jen Littlechild0431 160 097 • [email protected]
Club Historian - Dave Evans03 9808 6044
Editor’s> note
After a couple of monthsbreak, I’m pleased toannounce that you can allenjoy the magazine via themagic of email again. Manythanks to Kim Whittles who haskindly offered to email themagazine each month.
You can earn 5 clubpoints by submitting
an article to Wagensville
News! Send your photos,articles, drawings
or tit-bits
NOW!
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collectors item. Also remember that $10 fromeach purchase via the Wagensville News willgo the our Club. This book is really a greatread, so you need to be quick.
For those of you who received a VW Bookfor Christmas, like me, the learning continuesand it seems that each book presents anotherslant on the wonderful history of theVolkswagen marque. What we read in booksis great, but we don't appreciate the knowl-edge of many of our Club members into thehistory of Volkswagen, especially those whohave been around the Club for many years. Iencourage you all to discuss any questionsyou may have with one of our Club membersat any of our general meetings or during oneof our events. I've been a member of our Clubfor approximately 6 years, butsome of these people have beenmembers for 30 to 50 years. Wemust continue to learn.
I'll see you all at the generalmeeting on Tuesday 18th Januaryat the RACV Club so please comealong.
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Welcome folks to another exciting year at theVolkswagen Club of Victoria. It doesn't feellike another year has slipped by but with 2005already moving on well into January, it won'tbe long until another Day of the Volkswagen.But wait, there are many events between nowand then!
The first major event is the RACV GreatAustralian Rally on the 23rd January 2005.Our Club's participation is being organised byJen Littlechild, so if you are interested, pleasecontact her as soon as possible. Our drive willcommence at Brandon Park Shopping Centre.We will then cruise to Mornington Race-Course. Proceeds of this event will go to theMacCallum Cancer Clinic.
Our next event is the Picnic at HangingRock cruise on the 13th of February.Please be early for this one because there is afree BBQ at the end provided by the Club,which is being arranged by our Club organiserextrordonaire, Cheryl Ermel. Thanks Cheryl!
For all who have not ordered the book,"Volkswagen in Australia" it's not too late.Forms to order are in this month’s magazine,so please order quickly as this book will be a
Paul’sRamblings
> Paul Kinsey - VWCV Club President
The VWCV would like to thank the following businesses for their support of the 2004 Day of the Volkswagen:
• Camberwell Volkswagen • Shannons Insurance• Australian VW Performance Centre • Volkshome Automotive• Wolfsburg Automotive • Classic Vee Dub Supplies• Vintage Vee Dub Supplies • Volkscare• KDF Werks • MIB Global (Models)• Mercwreck and Volksparts • Technical Bookshop
Thank You
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VW
The Professional Automotive People
C L U B M E M B E R D I S C O U N T S
16 Commercial Drive Thomastown VIC 3074 • PH 03 9464 0366 • FAX 03 9464 0856
Parts • Servicing • Reconditioning • Full Workshop FacilitiesComplete diagnostic service using VW scanner
and latest SUN 400 Engine Analyser.
John Goodison
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> February
Saturday 12th February*
Tech Day - 101 things you havealways wanted to know, but wereafraid to ask, about RUST! AtVolkscare (Michael Clark) -Boronia, 4 Macquarie Place -commences 12pm. Phone JenLittlechild on 0431 160 097 formore information.
Sunday 13th February*
Picnic at Hanging Rock - 18thAnnual Car Rally. See advertise-ment on page 9. Meet at CalderPark by 9am, then depart as agroup to Hanging Rock. Free BBQprovided at Hanging Rock forVWCV members. Entry to HangingRock - $15. Please phone JenLittlechild ASAP on 0431 160 097for further information and toconfirm attendance.
Tuesday 15th February*
General Meeting - RACV Club, 123Queen Street, Melbourne. Specialpresentation of Club Trophies andmotorsport round up. Free fingerfood, tea and coffee!
Sunday 20th February*
Round 1 of the Group 5 MotorkhanaSeries will be held by the HAC at aground to be advised Contact JonEdsell ([email protected] or 039844 3420 AH) for any information.Starting time will be about 10am,but if you want to compete you willneed to be there before 9am to enterand to have your car scrutineered.
Sunday 20th February
Veteran Car Club of Aust (Tas) IncNorthern Section. Summer SwapMeet - 9am Start. Venue: CimitiereStreet/Cameron Street Council CarPark, Launceston, Tasmania.Entrance via Cameron Street.Enquiries phone 0411 404 560.
Janu
ary
what’s onSunday 16th January
Portarlington Summer Festival Historic Vehicle DisplayVenue: Portarlington foreshore.
Contact: Arthur Sweetman on 03 5259 2876 for information.
Sunday 16th January
All Makes Sandown SwapmeetVenue: Sandown Racecourse, Noble Park.
Contact: Iain Ross on 03 9890 0467 for information.
Tuesday 18th January*
VWCV General Meeting - Trivia NightVenue: RACV Club, corner Queen and Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Time: Meeting begins 8pm
Sunday 23rd January*
RACV Great Australian Rally - Melbourne to MorningtonVenue: All VWs are advised to leave from Brandon Park and then
proceed to Mornington Racecourse.Contact: All enquiries should be directed to rally organiser
Frank Douglas on 03 8704 2533 or email [email protected] [email protected]
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KENNETT RIVER
V W C V P R E S E N T S T H E
CRUISE & CAMPOUTF R I D A Y 1 8 - S U N D A Y 2 0 M A R C H
Starting Friday for those who can’t do the Saturday & Sunday...or those who’d like three days of Volkswagen fun! Those goingFriday make own way down & self cater.
FRIDAY 18 MARCH
Meet and cruise down the Great Ocean Road to Kennett River.More details next issue... Club will provide catering over weekend.
SATURDAY 19 TO SUNDAY 20 MARCH
PHONE 5289 0272 to reserve your camping spot at the Kennett River Caravan Park • 1-13 Great Ocean Rd, Kennett River 3221
Please book ASAP as places fill fast!
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Sunday 27th February*
Round 1 of the Group 5 Speed Eventseries to be held by HSCCV at theMorwell Hillclimb Track. ContactJon Edsell ([email protected] or 039844 3420 AH) for any information.Supp. Regs. and entry forms avail-able from the HSCCV website,www.holdenclub.com about 3 weeksbefore the event. The event willstart at about 10am; but you willneed to be there by about 8:30am,or before, to get your car scruti-neered, and to get your licencechecked and number allocated.You will definitely have to enterbefore the event to ensure that youwill be able to run in the event.
> March
Sunday 13th March*
VWCV Motorsport “Have a GoDay!!!”.
Tuesday 15th March*
General Meeting - RACV Club, 123Queen Street, Melbourne.
Friday 18th toSunday 20th March*
VWCV Weekend Away - Kennett River Cruise and Campout.Starting Friday for those who can’tdo the Saturday and Sunday... orthose who’d like three days ofVolkswagen fun! Those goingdown Friday, make own way downand provide own catering.Saturday morning meet up andgroup cruise - time and location tobe announced. More informationin coming issues. Contact theKennett River Caravn Park on 035289 0272 to book a site. Seeadvertisement on page 10.
Sunday 20th March*
AOMC Presents the RACV British &European Motoring Show. Venue -Dandenong Showgrounds. Contact
Frank Douglas on 03 8704 2533for information.
Sunday 20th March*
Round 1 of the Group 5 SpeedEvent Series will be held byHSCCV. Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.
Saturday 26th March toSunday 27th March*
Australia's Premier VW and Audievent for all the family. EasterWeekend March 26th and 27th,2005, SYDNEY AUSTRALIASee the biggest variety of VW'sand Audi's in Australia. Now in its18th great year, the VW Nationalshas become the event for all VWand Audi Owners. See the mostimmaculate array of models fromjust about every production year.Enter your car in one of thecategories below or just come andlook. It’s the event for the enthusi-ast and all the family. Heaps ofevents all weekend with Sunday thebig ‘Show and Shine' day.Easter Saturday 26th March 1/4 mile Drag Racing SaturdayGrudge & Bracket Racing will be open for all makesand models of cars both street andracing. Grudge, Bracket, King ofthe Hill. Gene Berg Trophy for thefastest street registered VW will beawarded. Racing from 10am.Bracket racing is a test ofendurance and skill, not howpowerful your car is. The dragracing this year will be at the new1/4 mile track, Western SydneyInternational Dragway. More information soon.
Easter Sunday 27th March Show and Shine Sunday - To beheld at Fairfield City Showgrounds,Smithfield Road, Prairiewood. Hugeundercover area for Show & Shine,Dealer Displays swapmeet. Gatesopen a 8 am. Please note, if wanta good position get there early, ifwant to park with your mate, getthere early. Car show entries closeat 11am, presentation is around3pm. Entry fee is again $10,children under 16 free. Swapmeetsites are $20 each and are undercover. Car show entry is $10 percategory, maximum of 3 categoriesper car. On site catering availablewith plenty of everything.VW Nationals Enquires:David Birchall (02) 9534 4825 (ah) [email protected] orwww.clubvw.org.au
Thursday 24th March toMonday 28th March*
2005 Bugin - Perth WA.Thursday Night 24th MarchFor the early arrivals in Perth andthose interested we are planning anight out at Gloucester Park. Wehave secured a limited number ofFREE ENTRY tickets for the night.Friday 25th MarchFor those that want to see more ofPerth environs and a little bit ofsightseeing, the club is arranging acar cruise / tour on the Friday. Thiswill not be too long or strenuousand will break for participants tobe able to have a welcome lunchbreak.Friday Night 25th MarchThe traditional start of the Bug-Inweekend is the 'Welcome BBQ'.Planning is well under way and as inprevious years, fish will be on themenu. Come along in your best Bug-In gear with some of your treasuredmemorabilia. It promises to be agood night for all. We are looking tosecure a venue in walking distanceof the caravan park.Saturday Morning 26th MarchThe VW show and shine is beingplanned for 9:00am to 12:00pm.
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We are investigating a differentlocation to that indicated in theBulletins first issue - the newlocation hopefully will also bewithin walking distance of thecaravan park.Saturday Evening 26th MarchWe are organising a river/sunsetcruise on one of Perth's specialtyboats - The Decoy. It will not be alate night, as Sunday will probablybe an early (by Bug-In standards)start.Sunday 27th MarchA motorkhana is planned for thistraditional 'motoring' part of theBug-In weekend. Sunday Night 27th MarchWe are planning to have thepresentation night as usual as theremaybe participants that require toreturn home on the Monday. We alllook forward to the trophies, theraffle draw, good food and ofcourse time for you to reflect on theweekend.
Monday 28th MarchWe are arranging a day in the PortCity for you to play tourist. We canvisit the Fremantle Motor Museum(home of the 1946 Beetle), TheFremantle Maritime Museum (homeof Australia II), The Fremantle Gaol,both Fremantle and E-Shed markets,the micro breweries, the famous"Cappuccino Strip" and thenmaybe some traditional "fish andchips" with the seagulls at theFremantle Boating Harbour.Monday night will be left free formany of you to prepare your returnhome. Peter Summerfield - phone:(08) 9454 5761Rod McSwain - phone: (08) 9332 6919Ray Willis - phone: (08) 9434 6595 mobile: 0407347340E-mail Address:[email protected] (use subject line - Bug-In 2005)
> April
Sunday 10th April*
Round 2 of the Group 5 SpeedEvent Series will be held by PIARCat Phillip Island. Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.
CAR STACKERS AUSTRALIA
Saturday 16th April*
Tech Day with Andrew Ermel.More information in comingissues...
Sunday 17th April*
Round 2 of the Group 5Motorkhana will be held byCRBCC (TBC).. Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.
Tuesday 19th April*
General Meeting - RACV Club, 123Queen Street, Melbourne.
Sunday 24th April*
Observation Run. More informa-tion in coming issues...
> May
Sunday 1st May*
Round 3 of the Group 5Motorkhana will be held by FFCCat BP Truck Stop, Somerton.Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.
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Tuesday 17th May*
Tech Day at Volkshome with JohnGoodison. More information incoming issues...
Saturday 21st May*
VWCV Group 5 Autocross. Moreinformation in coming issues...
Sunday 22nd May*
VWCV Group 5 Autocross.Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.
Saturday 28th May*
Dinner Dance at the new RACVClub. More information in comingissues...
Sunday 29th May*
VWCV Club Concourse. Moreinformation in coming issues...
Sunday 29th May*
Round 4 of the Group 5Motorkhana will be held byHSCCV Toyota Club Grounds,McGrath Rd, Werribee. (TBC).Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.
> June
Thursday 9th June*
Herbie Fully Loaded to be released!
Sunday 19th June*
Round 4 of the Group 5 SpeedEvent Series will be held by PIARCat Phillip Island. Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.
Sunday 26th June*
Round 5 of the Group 5
Motorkhana will be held by TCCA,Toyota Club Grounds, McGrath Rd,Werribee Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.
> July
Sunday 3rd July*
NCCA John Mott Sprint, Sandown(TBC). Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.
Sunday 10th July*
VWCV Motorkhana, GeelongMotorsport Complex, Princes Hwy,Avalon. Contact Jon Edsell([email protected] or 03 98443420 AH) for any information.
Sunday 17th July*
VMCi Morwell Hill Climb. ContactJon Edsell ([email protected] or03 9844 3420 AH) for any infor-mation.
> August
Sunday 14th August*
VWCV Group 5 Motorkhana.More information in comingissues...
> November
Sunday 27th November*
VWCV presents the 2005 Day ofthe Volkswagen. More informationin coming issues...
Please note: *These eventsmarked attract club points.
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Club Clothing 2005The VWCV has a great range of quality clothing and other merchandise. All clothing items are instock and most sizes available. These can be purchased at club meetings and major VWCVevents, or by using the club order form below.
Garment S M L XL XXL XXXL Colour Price Total
Cap - brushed cotton Blue or Black $15
Bucket Hat Navy or Black $15
Mens/Ladies Polo Shirt Blue $25
Ladies Collared Shirt Light Blue, Red, Navy or Black $30
Mens Twill Shirt Black or Navy $35
Ladies Fine Chambray Shirt Blue $35
Ladies Sleeve Polo Lime or Scarlet $30
Mens Long Sleeve T-Shirt Black or Navy $25
Pit Crew Shirt Blue/Red or Black/Blue $45
Mens/Ladies Reversible Vest Blue/Yellow $50
Anorak Coat Black $85
TOTAL $ ________
• All items are embroided with a VW logo and the words “Club of Victoria”.
Name(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________Post Code: ___________Telephone: ______________________
I have enclosed my cheque/money order for $________ Please make cheque/money order payable to the VWCV.
• Mail coupon to - VWCV Merchandise Officer: GPO Box 1215K Melbourne VIC 3001
Please enclose your cheque, name, address and phone number.
Telephone: 0401 310 704 • Email: [email protected]
Order your 50th Anniversary
T-Shirts NOW!$30 - all sizes. Phone 0401 310 704 to order.Hurry - limited number available!
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U-Turn to GermanyZwickau
Dateline: Sunday 19th September Location: Zwickau Peter-Breuer Str As you may have heard, by accident westumbled across the recently opened AugustHorch museum. This world-class museumhas some of the best displays of Horch,DKW, Audi, VW and Trabant cars, andmemorabilia. Again we were in a rush andcould only spend an hour looking around themuseum.
From here it was decided to get somelunch at a local pub before our drive toNurnberg. Our intrepid bus driver Leonardthen proceeded to drive the bus right into
the centre of Zwickau to find our authenticlunch. What better place than opposite thefamous Dom St Marien.
The Domgarten/Bruabaus was a quaintbeer garden with plenty of space to accom-modate 28 hungry tourists and one Germanbus fahren (bus driver). We were all happyin the sunshine eating local cuisine anddrinking the local beer. After lunch, Joy Gdecided to explore the Dom and get somephotos of the lovely square.
It was a surprise when Joy bought backher newly discovered friend, an elderlytowns-woman.
> Mikhal Surie being chaffered by Andrew Ermelkof – August Horch Museum. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Ermel.
> Cheryl Ermel on the VWCV’s lunch at Zwickau
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> Pictures were sourced from the internet, as I was too busy eating a very nice schnitzel and drinking beer to take photos.
I sat here...
Well the elderly lady made herselfwelcomed by squeezing in on the table andstarted nattered away to us in German.When we asked Joy where she met thewoman, her reply was “She just followedme!” The conversation was of course aboutwhere we were from and other bits andpieces. Bernd had now finished his mealtried to translate her broken English andGerman nattering to the rest of the group.What a mistake!
Her gaze had obviously moved to themen in the group. She must have thoughtall her Christmas’ had come at once as shesaw there were more men than women. Shequickly asked which males were single andavailable. Poor Andrew was asked toremove his cap so that she could admire hislong ponytail. Bernd who could speakGerman was also thought to be a suitablecatch. Each single guy in the group thenwas pointed out and she then proceeded tonatter away to them asking questions. Bythen Bernd stopped translating and we wereleft to our imagination as to questions beingasked and her intentions.
It was decided that it would not be agood idea to encourage her any further asshe was making herself far too comfortablefor our liking. She must have gotten themessage, as after some persuasion (andtime) she said auf Wiedersehen and
wandered off still talking (probably aboutthe lovely Aussie boys who got away).
Well it was an interesting experiencemeeting the locals in Zwickau. And in caseanyone is interested in Zwickau (or Joy’sfriend), I have added a couple of websiteswith all the details and the places to visit.
To really get the feeling of sittingopposite the Dom St Marien, go to thiswebsite. It is minus the umbrellas andseats, but it gives you a panoramic view ofwhat we experienced on the trip.
To see the local sites and ourown watering hole in Zwickau visithttp://www.wolframkober.de/zwick-au/positiv/restaurants.htm
You can earn 5 club points by submitting an article to Wagensville News! Send your photos, articles, drawings or tit-bits NOW!
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For Sale
for salePlease Note:
• All additions to this section must be accompanied by eitherregistration number, chassis number or VIN number.
• Advertisements will be limited to a period of two monthsonly. If you wish to continue your advertisement beyond the
initial two month period, please contact the Editor(s).
Send your for sales and wanted ads to the Editor:27 Scotia Street, West Preston, VIC 3072
Email: [email protected]
> For Sale
>For Sale: Kombi split windowsteering box and shaft. The idealChristmas gift! Never used and at afraction of the price of reconditioning.Price: All this for only $200.Contact: Bill on 03 9848 1421
> For Sale
>For Sale:VolkswagenType 3 1970Sedan,orange
exterior/black interior, 1600 4speed manual, 188000kms,KMJ853, RWC, rego, full servicehistory, VGC.Price: $4200 ONO Contact: 0422 149 063 Richmond, Melbourne
> For Sale
>For Sale:1973 Kombi8 seaterMicrobus,rego
SAW311 (Jan 05), chassis no.2332136514, British racing greenwith white roof, 4 speed manual,air conditioner, tinted windows, CDplayer, carpet throughout, 2 litrereco engine, webber carby, magwheels, serviced at Australian VWPerformance Centre, Croydon,RWC.Price: $6,800 ONO Contact: Danny Parkinson on03 9752 3613, Ferntree Gully
> For Sale
>For Sale: VW Bug, 1973,excellent pale green body, highback seats, original condition, VGmechanically, RWC available,registration no ONQ677 (with 12mths reg). Price: $5,200Contact: Deborah on 0416 270 786 or 03 9579 0261
> For Sale
>For Sale: 1976 Mark I 3 doorGolf LS used as “Wheels 1976 Carof the Year. Good body (German),requires replacement engine (Passatengine supplied), various new partsincluded in car, used to drive verywell. Just out of rego. Martini olivecolour. Vin: 173060240 Price: $500Contact: Nick Coker on0425 863 935
> For Sale
>For Sale: New Beetle Cabrio2003, burnt orange, auto, black leather seats, 9,000 kms,sensor parking, paint protection,tinted windows, with RWCPrice: $42,500 ONO
>For Sale: registration numberVWCRUZPrice: $650 ONOContact: Tito on 0412 343 634
> For Sale
>For Sale: 4 x 14” x 6” rimscomplete with tyres, early wide studpattern (run original hub caps) ingood condition.Price: $100Contact: Vince on0418 137 855 (West Preston)
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> For Sale
>For Sale: Kombi Utility,1976,2.0l Pale blue Ute. In great condi-tion especially cab interior. Tow bar, bull bars - front & rear. Recently had over $4,500 worth ofwork by Dean at Volkspower. Previously spent 15 years in serviceat a VW dealership inGreensborough so well maintained. Truly reluctant sale.Price: $6,500 ONOContact: Neil on 0410 479 170
> For Sale
>For Sale: 1958 VW Beetle withrare factory installed GOLDAsliding roof. Vehicle is unregisteredand has been kept in excellentmechanical condition by its motormechanic owner. This car has beenin the one family all its life. Youcould drive this vehicle home. Thebody is unrusted and generally ingood condition. The original paintwork could be polished up, if thenew owner likes the patina. Theupholstery is ok, some stitchingneeding re-sewing. The originalradio (6 valve Astor) is still in thecar. Brakes, steering, tyres allgood. The original motor is avail-able for overhaul should matchingnumbers be a criterion. The current
Total VWCV MembershipsSingle Memberships 280 Family memberships 65 Total Memberships 415
New MembersTo be advertised in the next edition of Wagensville News.
Rejoining MembersThe following members rejoined the Volkswagen Club of Victoria in December 2004:Laurence Petschack Graham Maley Adam Florence Tony MonleyGeoffrey Lloyd B. Wilson David Weston Kevin KluskeJohn Goodison Joy Goodison Oscar Trujillo Warren HawkinsNeville Thomas Kunnel Rowena Philipps Frances Oliver Kingsley MorrisonThank you on behalf of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria.
Current Membership RenewalsTo be advertised in the next edition of Wagensville News.
Overdue Membership RenewalsThe following members have not renewed their memberships and are currently overdue:Campbell Winks Liz Stanway David Stanway Richard GrahamAlex Dobrogorsky Felix Morales Adam Papageorgiou Bill FrisinaJoanne McElhinney Frank Smits Zac Smits Tito OctavianusLloyd Davies Chris Davies Peter Davies Jamie CashaGerard Twining Robert Knothe Yau-Ming Chiam Winfried MoellDennis J Tiley
Please note, if you renewed your membership after the 8th January 2005, please ignore the above reminder.
Membership Mumbo> Ross Woolley
motor runs well. In all, a very goodcar seeking a caring new ownerPrice: $3750 ONO
>For Sale: 1952 - 1957 VWWorkshop Handbook in pristinecondition. These books are rareand one in this condition almostunique.Price: $120Contact: 0411 204 578
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Feeling creative? Do you have an artistic flair? Then enter our
postcard competition...The Volkswagen Club of Victoria is looking to update it’s image, and needs three new designs for our postcards
which go on display at VW traders and dealerships around Victoria, advertising the club to prospective members.We are after three images which represent the VWCV today - catering for people with vintage through to
modern Volkswagens.
The guidelines are as follows:• The image can be a cartoon, illustration, photo, digital montage - it’s up to you!
• The image must fit a card 105 x 148.5mm (A6 size).• If entering digital files, the resolution must be at least 300ppi.
• Send your entries to “VWCV Postcard Competition - GPO Box 1215K Melbourne 3001”.
• Entries close at the VWCV General Meeting - Tuesday 19th April 2005.
Winners will receive a copy of Rod and Lloyd Davies’
fantastic book“Volkswagen in Australia”.
Fill thisspace.
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Coming in June 2005:
Herbie: Fully Loaded
Start your engines! Herbie, the most beloved car star of themall, is back and Lindsay Lohan's got him in Disney's all newrevved-up comedy adventure, "Herbie: Fully Loaded." Lohanstars as Maggie Peyton, the new owner of Number 53 - thefree-wheelin' Volkswagen bug with a mind of its own - whoputs the car through its paces on the road to becoming aNASCAR competitor. Herbie's got some new tricks under hishood as he takes audiences for an action-packed spin in thishigh-speed comedy. With an all-star cast along for a wild ride,this comedy puts Herbie to the test - on-road, off-road, on thetrack and into the record books.
THE sound of a 1960s Volkswagen Beetle's 1100 cc enginehard at work was never melodious. The attraction was that theraspy little bugger sounded better than your footsteps as othersdrove past.
But in a high-powered entrepreneurial spirit, two Americanshave captured the clatter, the wheeze and the glory on a newcompact disc called The Beetles. Greatest Sounds of the '60sand '70s.
The reverberations on the disc are the 1960 1100 cc, the 1973 1600 cc, and the 1978 1600 ccfuel-injected engines. There are 30 tracks and they have alluring titles such as Idle with engine revs;3rd gear at 35 mph; Downshift, 3-2; Turn off, handbrake; and Horn.
"You can't beat the sound of an old Volkswagen," says R. Charles Gilfix, who helped create the CD.
He argues that the attraction of the disc isn't so much about the sound as the memory. "Nobody hasbad memories of a Volkswagen, it always evokes fond memories of a place or a time," he says. Ifyou didn't own one, then you probably knew someone who did, he reasons.
Imagine the possibilities. Sitting in a 7-Series at a traffic light, disc on, the super-duper stereo crankedup and BMW's finest luxury car sounding like a 1960 VW engine being revved. Sounds like fun, buthow does one hum along to a tune like Downshift, 3-2?
The disc costs $US12.99 ($A16.60) and is available at beetlesounds.com
The Sound of Nostalgia on Disc> The Age, December 2004
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MotorsportNews
> Jon Edsell - VWCV Motorsport and Group 5
The Group 5 Motorkhana series continues toprovide entry-level motorsport in 2005, withan emphasis on fun and learning.
What is a Motorkhana?A motorkhana is a low speed test of carcontrol, challenging the driver’s ability toaccelerate, brake and position a vehicleaccurately. Motorkhana events are made upof a number of individual tests, where onecar at a time negotiates a course that ismarked out by flags, in the aim of complet-ing the fastest correct time. Events can beconducted on sealed (concrete or bitumen)or unsealed surfaces (gravel, dirt, sand, etc)and test layouts can vary greatly fromsimple slaloms to complicated tests requir-ing reversing or the determination of thebest possible route.
Motorkhanas allow persons of all ages todevelop and improve their car manoeuvringskills, with opportunity for practice withundersteer and ample opposite-lockoversteer. As such teenagers under the ageof 16 are able to learn key Car Control skillsprior to being let loose on the roads, leavingthem with the ability to learn more aboutroad craft.
What is required?Competitors can compete in almost any car,provided that it is in a safe and presentablecondition. Some competitors elect to buildpurpose built vehicles, known asMotorkhana Specials, which are generallyvery light weight and a have short wheel-base, these compete in separate classes toRoad Cars. All drivers are required to wearsuitable seat belts and suitable clothing andshoes. The only other requirements are aLevel 2 Non Speed CAMS licence, $44 or $22
for those aged 12 to 18 (Juniors). Entry Feesfor Group 5 Motorkhanas are $15 or $10 forJuniors.
The 2005 SeriesThe Group 5 Committee has decided on achange to the class structure for 2005, inorder to allow for a more even competition.In essence the changes are to separate carswith Engines Over Driven Wheels (EODW),from those with Engines Away from DrivenWheels (EADW). This had previously beendone for small cars, due to the abundance ofFront Wheel Drive cars in that category.With the increasing numbers of larger FrontWheel and Four Wheel Drive vehicles theinequalities that were seen in the smallerclasses were regularly showing up in thelarger car classes over the past few years.
The classes are outlined below:Class A: Up to 4250mm EODW Class B: Up to 4250mm EADW Class C: Over 4250mm EODW Class D: Over 4250mm EADW Class E: All Specials/
Unregisterable cars
There has been a minor adjustment tothe length of the vehicles to accommodaterunning five classes, instead of splitting bothClasses C&D into two they have beencombined and split with some of the smallercars in Class C being placed into therelevant smaller car class. Series trophieswill be awarded for the highest point scorerin each class (best 8 results count towardthe pointscore). Points will only be awardedto members of the Group 5 Clubs, howeverevents are generally open to all CAMS affili-ated club members. Trophies will be award-ed to the fastest competitor in each class at
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each event. A 6th trophy is to be awardedin 2005, being for the best Junior of theSeries. Juniors will continue to compete inthe vehicle class (as above) and will bescored in those classes as well as againsteach other on a handicap system. Handicapfactors (outlined below) will be multiplied bythe total time (including penalties) for theevent.
HandicapsClass A: 0.94 Class B: 0.90 Class C: 0.92 Class D: 0.86 Class E: 1
The 2005 series will predominantly berun between 3 venues: Avalon (Dirt &Compacted Sand), Somerton (Concrete) andWerribee (Dirt). Other venues are beingsought, especially on the Inner, Eastern andSouth Eastern areas of Melbourne.Supplementary Regulations and Entry Formsfor each event will be available from thepromoting club prior to the event, or at thevenue on the day of the event.
2005 Group 5 Speed Event SeriesA new year brings a new Group 5 SpeedEvent series and the 2005 series sees aslight change in the mix of events.2005 sees the return of a SuperSprint atSandown with the John Mott event, run byNissan Car Club, being added to the series.This event is added to four 95 dBaSuperSprints at Phillip Island throughout theyear, three hillclimbs at Morwell and twoAutoCross Events at Geelong MotorsportsComplex at Avalon. Unfortunately due to alack of available dates the Winton event thathas been conducted previously will not beon the 2005 Calendar.
Supplementary Regulations and EntryForms for each event will be available fromthe promoting club prior to the event, andgenerally on the Group 5 section ofwww.piarc.com.au
Classes for 2005 have not changed, withclasses for Road Registered Standard Cars,Modified Road Registrable Cars and RacingCars as outlined below. Series trophies willbe awarded for the highest point scorer ineach class (best 8 results count toward thepointscore). Points will only be awarded to
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members of the Group 5 Clubs, howeverevents are generally open to all CAMS affili-ated club members. Trophies will be award-ed to the fastest competitor in each class ateach event.
Standard Car ClassesClass A - Up to 1600 ccClass B - 1601 to 2000 cc Class C - 2001 to 3000 cc Class D - over 3000 cc
Modified Car ClassesClass E - Up to 1600 ccClass F - 1601 to 2000 ccClass G - 2001 to 3000 ccClass H - over 3000 cc
Racing Car Class/SpecialsClass I - Closed Cars All CapacitiesClass J - Open Wheelers All Capacities
The Group 5 Motorsport events currentlyplanned for 2005 are listed below:
2005 Group 5 Motorkhana Dates: February 20 HAC to be confirmedApril 17 CRBCC to be confirmedMay 1 FFCC BP Truck stop, SomertonMay 29 HSCCV Toyota Club Grounds,
McGrath Rd., WerribeeJune 26 TCCA Toyota Club Grounds,
McGrath Rd., Werribee (TBC)July 10 VWCV Geelong Motorsport
Complex, Princes Hwy, Avalon,(TBC)
August 14 PIARC to be confirmed September 18 VMCi Toyota Club Grounds,
McGrath Rd., WerribeeOctober 23 NCCA to be confirmed
Those memorable Beetle experiences:
• Favourite VW sound: the chuff-chuff noise they used to make with burnt-out valves.
• Favourite VW fire: when a heavy passenger in the back causes the seat springs to short out the battery.
• Favourite VW push start: when the six-volt battery goes flat - usually on a rainy night.
• Favourite VW cattle incident: usually on a country road involving a very surprised driver and a cow/sheep/kangaroo, because of the six-volt headlights having an effective range of less than two metres on high beam.
• Favourite VW run out of petrol: no fuel gauge.
• Favourite VW burst ear drum: when somebody slammed a door.
• Favourite VW turn indicators: using hand signals when the flip-out indicators no longer worked.
Those Memorable Beetle Experiences> The Age, December 2004
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2005 Group 5 Sprint Dates: February 27 HSCCV Morwell Hill ClimbApril 10 PIARC Phillip Island
Race TrackMay 22 VWCV Autocross,
Geelong Motorsport Complex, Princes Hwy, Avalon, (TBC)
June 19 PIARC Phillip Island Race Track
July 3 NCCA John Mott Sprint, Sandown, (TBC)
July 17 VMCi Morwell Hill ClimbJuly 31 PIARC Phillip Island Race
Track, (TBC)Septmebr 25 PIARC Phillip Island Race
Track
October 30 HSCCV Autocross, Geelong Motorsport Complex, Princes Hwy, Avalon
November 13 VWCV / HAC Hillclimb (TBC)
If you are interested in having a go atmotorsport, and want to know more, pleasecontact me and I will explain what is required.If you are interested in any of theseevents, please contact me and Iwill forward details when I getthem. Don’t forget, if you want tohelp out as an official at motorsportevents, please contact me so I canget you started.
I hope to see you on or at thetrack. •
Xmas Party Action...> Scenes from the VWCV December General Meeting,where a slimmer than normal Santa made an unexpected appearance.Photos courtesy of Cheryl Ermel.
> Above: Some VWCV committee members get into the carols, while Dave Evans gets festive with Santa.
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Discou
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discountsAustralian VW Performance Centre
10/25 Lusher Road CROYDON • P: 03 9725 5366Contact Mick for trade pricing typically 10% off retail on most parts and services
(up to value of $100). Dyno tuning at $60 per hour.
Camberwell Volkswagen
675 Burwood Road HAWTHORN • P: 03 9811 1888Contact Dane Kelly and ask for member discount.
Imported Car Wreckers
9 Booloora Road SPRINGVALE • P: 03 9547 2169Contact Mark for 15% discount.
Technical Bookshop
295 Swanston Street MELBOURNE • P: 03 9663 395110% discount - does not apply to lower margin items such as magazines,
some videos and sale/discount items.
Volkscare4 Macquarie Place BORONIA • P: 03 9729 9281
Contact Michael Clark for 10% discount on parts (maximum discount $50).Does not include genuine or special orders.
Volkspower
12 Florence Street BURWOOD • P: 03 9808 6777Contact Dean for 10% discount on parts and servicing.
Wolfsburg Automotive
966 Mt Alexander Road ESSENDON • P: 03 9370 3100Contact Gary for club member prices.
U Drive
Mark Pring • P: 9217 8866U Drive is offering a 10% discount on all courses to all members of car clubs.
This applies to all our Formula Ford drive days & gift vouchers - www.udrive.com.au
Volkshome Automotive
16 Commercial Drive THOMASTOWN • P: 03 9464 0366Contact John for club member prices.
Info> for members
The VW Club of Victoria isauthorised by VicRoads toissue Classic and Historicplates to financial clubmembers with VWs over 25years old. The main objectiveof the CH permit system is toenable club members aminimal registration feebecause of the vehicles limitedusage.
The club requires all CHvehicles to undertake a safetycheck every two years. Safetychecks are similar to roadwor-thy checks. A roadworthycertificate can be accepted inlieu of a safety check. Theappointed club technicalofficers conduct safety checksat Tech Days and by appoint-ment.
A safety check ensures thatthe CH plate vehicle is safe todrive on club gazetted eventsand approved limited usage. Italso encourages the mainte-nance, restoration and preser-vation of all types of VWs.
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Membership ApplicationVolkswagen Club of Victoria Inc.Membership Officer • GPO Box1215K MELBOURNE VIC 3001 • Phone 0401 310 704
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