Wagensville MAY 05

May 2005 Volume 51 • Number 1

VWCV Tech Day > Preparing your VW for that long road trip > Saturday 21st May

www.vwclub.com.au

Information

Inside > this issue Paul’s Ramblings Calendar of Events Pope’s Wheels on eBay VWCV 2005 Concourse Motorsport News Membership Mumbo For Sale VWCV Postcard Competition Hippie Days Ahead Adventure to the Red Centre

Membership Discounts Membership Application

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Wagensville News is the monthly newsletter of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc. Correspondence, articles and items of news are invited and should be sent to: The Editor 27 Scotia Street, West Preston, VIC 3072 Email: wagensville@yahoo.com.au Phone: 9484 8953 Deadline for the next issue: Friday 3rd June 2005

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Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc ABN 73 091 008 987 Address: GPO Box 1215K MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Web Site: vwclub.com.au Phone: 0401 310 704

General Meetings Melbourne Club meetings held every third Tuesday of the month at 8pm at the RACV Clubrooms (Henty Room), corner of Queen and Little Collins Streets, Melbourne, unless advised of an alternative venue in the Club magazine.

Albury Wodonga members meet the first Tuesday of every month 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 this newsletter 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 the author(s) and does not carry any endorsement by the Editors of Committee unless otherwise stated. Any material advertised for sale does not carry any endorsement by the Club and the onus is on the purchaser to ensure the purchased goods meet their requirements.

Each VWCV Committee Member is a volunteer, carrying out Club duties in their own leisure time. The club has no paid officials, only enthusiasts dedicated in furthering the interests of the club and it’s members. Could members please bear this in mind when contacting Club Committee Members.

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VWCV & the Riverina Volkswagen Club jointly present

Cruise to Wagga Wagga QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY JUNE LONG WEEKEND SATURDAY JUNE 11TH 9am > Depart from Shell Service Station at Kalkallo Hume Hwy 12pm > Arrive at Albury/Wodonga for lunch • 3pm > Arrive at Wagga Wagga for afternoon tea 5pm > Unpack and settle into motels / Caravan park 6.30pm > Tea at the Golden Seasons (all you can eat)

SUNDAY JUNE 12TH 10.30am > Meet at Bolten Park to head off to Monte Crisco, a haunted mansion.

A tour and lunch will be provided. Tour is $7 and lunch is $8.50 per person.

Numbers are needed a week before arrival so contact me to book.

Sunday Night > Gathering at one of the RVWC member's house for a FREE BBQ provided by the RVWC.

MONDAY JUNE 13TH Head off home of own accord.

ACCOMMODATION You must organise your own accommodation. Please book ASAP as Wagga is very popular at this time of year. Some suggested accommodation is listed below: > Astor Motel 02 6921 4328 Cnr Baylis & Edward St > Australian Homestead Wagga 02 6922 7256 Sturt Hwy > City Park Motel 02 6921 4301 Tarcutta St > Golf View Motel 02 6931 1633 Sturt Hwy

INFORMATION Please contact Richard Graham on 0418 527 862 or email - rgraham8@bigpond.net.au

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committee

Committee

President - Paul Kinsey 03 9876 1463 • paulkinsey@optusnet.com.au

Vice - President - Richard Graham 0418 527 862

Secretary - Andrew Ermel 03 9369 1360 • cheryle@melbpc.org.au

Volunteers are needed to

Treasurer - Andrew Donnelly

help with all facets of the

0417 506 766 • adonelly@edlyn.com.au

VWCV’s premier event -

Additional Committee Members - Eric Roberts 03 5367 2757

Public Officer - Jon Edsell

the ‘Day of the Volkswagen’, to be held in November.

03 9844 3420 • jon.Edsell@holden.com.au

Restoration & Technical Sessions - Paul Blacker

If you are interested in contributing to this fantastic

Membership Secretary - Ross Woolley 0401 310 704 • beetle00@tpg.com.au

Pointscore Officer - Matt Kinsey 03 9484 8953 • wagensville@yahoo.com.au

Technical Officers - Bill Malkoutzis • 03 9439 5904 Gary Collis • 03 9370 3100

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Help!

Motorsport & Group 5 - Jon Edsell 03 9844 3420 • jon.edsell@gm.com

Club Clothing - Mercedes Woolley 03 9735 9386 • beetle00@tpg.com.au

VW Cruises - Nathan Leversha 0419 340 250 • leversha@eisa.net.au

Wagensville News Editor - Matt Kinsey 03 9484 8953 • wagensville@yahoo.com.au

Social Secretary - Jen Littlechild 0431 160 097 • jenlittlechild@optushome.com.au

Club Historian - Dave Evans 03 9808 6044

day in any way, please contact Richard Graham ASAP on 0418 527 862.

A meeting will be held in the near future.

(Don’t be afraid attendance doesn’t commit you to a role!).

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Paul’s Ramblings > Paul Kinsey - VWCV Club President Welcome to the May edition of the Wagensville News.

This month, we hope, you should receive your magazine well before the General Meeting as we have brought forward the deadline by one week. It may not be as up to date with the latest events etc. but we believe that receiving it prior to the meeting is the priority.

We will see how this works out and please give us your feedback.

The VWCV’s web site www.vwclub.com.au is continuing to be updated thanks to club member David Holinger with the motor sports and membership sections now current. Thanks also to Jon, Matt and Ross for your assistance. The classifieds section still needs some attention in regard to how to efficiently manage them. We need to discuss this at the May General Meeting.

The post card competition closed at the April meeting and we received 6 entries.

The decision was reached by the committee and the winner is Cheryl Ermel for her wonderful post card picture of a large range of the club members vehicles, even if some of the vehicles colours have changed!

Congratulations Cheryl and to all the other people who submitted entries. All of the

entries are shown in this month’s magazine. It has been decided that participation prizes will be awarded to all people submitting entries.

Cards will now be printed and forwarded to all Volkswagen dealers throughout Victoria.

The Jamboree held at Caribbean Gardens on the 17th April was a great success with a large number of members attending, possibly encouraged by the wonderful weather on the day. Many thanks to Anthony Surie and Nathan Leversha for their organisation of this annual event.

Congratulations must go to Jen Littlechild for her deserving award of three trophies for the day.

The month of May promises to be a very exciting one with many events planned.

Following the General Meeting on Tuesday 17th May, Paul Blacker has organised a Tech Day on Saturday 21st May at Volkshome in Commercial Drive Thomastown, at which John Goodison will explain the vehicle preparations required prior to a long trip. This is a must for anyone contemplating the “Adventure to the Red Centre”, which John Stevens is organising for 2006. We need to support

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these Tech days, as many members keep on asking, “when is the next one?” The last Tech day was not well supported so we need to support it this time. A lot of effort goes into these events with invaluable knowledge gained to all those who attend.

For all motorsports fans, Round 3 of the Group 5 Speed Event series will be run by our Club and will be held at the Melton Motor Sports Club complex at Mt Cottrell.

Contact Jon Edsell for details.

The VWCV Dinner Dance is on the 28th May at the RACV Club. Last year’s event was great and I’m sure that this year’s will also be a great success. This will be followed by the Club Concourse at Point Cook on the Sunday (May 29th).

Finally, Round 4 of the Group 5 Motorkhana series will be held by the HSCCV at the Toyota Club Ground at Mc Grath Rd in Werribee.

I’ll see you at the May Meeting on Tuesday the 17th. •

> Some scenes from the VWCV April General Meeting, where members were invited to bring their ‘wheels’.

Top to bottom: David with his steering of mystery, a nice original cross ply wheel from a ‘60s Beetle, and Paul Blacker with his sought after Golf wheel.

Photos courtesy of Cheryl Ermel.

CAR STACKERS AUSTRA LIA

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what’s on

May

Tuesday 17th May*

VWCV General Meeting Venue: RACV Club, corner Queen and Little Collins Street, Melbourne Time: Meeting begins 8pm

Saturday 21st May* VWCV Tech Day - Preparing Your Volkswagen for that long Road Trip Venue: Volkshome Automotive, 16 Commercial Drive Thomastown Time: Commences 12pm Contact: Paul Blacker on 0418 256 381 - see advertisement opposite.

Sunday 22nd May*

Group 5 Speed Event - Round 3 Venue: VWCV at the Melton Motor Sports Club Complex Faulkners Road, Mt Cottrell (Just off MELWAY MAP 344.

From the Western Hwy, Rockbank, heading west, turn left onto Leakes Rd, turn right at Tee (Greigs Rd), and then turn left onto Faulkners Rd. Time: The event will start at about 10am; but you will need to be there by about 8:30am, to get your car scrutineered, and to get your licence checked and number allocated.

Contact: Contact Jon Edsell (jon.edsell@gm.com or 03 9844 3420 AH) for any information. Supp. Regs. and entry forms will be available soon from the VWCV website www.vwclub.com.au. We need competitors and officials, so contact Jon Edsell for more information.

Saturday 28th May* VWCV Dinner Dance Venue: RACV Rooftop Function Room, RACV Club, corner Queen and Little Collins Street, Melbourne Contact: Jen Littlechild on 0431 160 097 - see advertisement on page 16.

Sunday 29th May* VWCV Club Concourse Venue: RAAF Museum at Point Cook, RAAF Base Williams, Point Cook Road, Point Cook Contact: Jen Littlechild on 0431 160 097 - see advertisement on page 15.

Sunday 29th May* Group 5 Motorkhana - Round 4 Venue: HSCCV Toyota Club Grounds, McGrath Rd, Werribee Contact: Contact Jon Edsell (jon.edsell@gm.com or 03 9844 3420 AH) for any information. Starting time will be about 10am, but if you want to compete you will need to be there before 9am to enter and to have your car scrutineered. Supp. Regs. and entry forms will be available soon from the VWCV website www.vwclub.com.au

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VWCV Tech Day

> Saturday 21st May from 12pm

Preparing your

Volkswagen for that long road trip... > A practical guide for those wishing to travel on the VWCV’s upcoming long distance events to Wagga and Central Australia... > To be held at Volkshome Automotive 16 Commercial Drive Thomastown > Lunch available from 12pm food & drink available at reduced prices > For information please contact: Paul Blacker on 0418 256 381

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The Volkswagen Club of Victoria presents S H O W & S H I N E • T R A D E D I S P L AY S • S W A P M E E T • F U N F O R A L L T H E FA M I LY

Sunday November 27th YARRA VALLEY RACING CLUB Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen - Melway Ref 275 B1 • Gates Open 9am Swap Site Holders & Trade Stand Entry Only from 8am Show & Shine Car Entries Close 11am SHARP • Sorry - NO Dogs permitted

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Werribee. Contact Jon Edsell (jon.edsell@gm.com or 03 9844 3420 AH) for any information.

> July Sunday 3rd July*

> June

NCCA John Mott Sprint, Sandown (TBC). Contact Jon Edsell (jon.edsell@gm.com or 03 9844 3420 AH) for any information.

Tuesday 21st June*

Sunday 10th July*

General Meeting - RACV Club, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne.

VWCV Motorkhana, Geelong Motorsport Complex, Princes Hwy, Avalon. Contact Jon Edsell (jon.edsell@gm.com or 03 9844 3420 AH) for any information.

Saturday June 11th Monday June 13th* VWCV and the Riverina Volkswagen Club jointly present Cruise to Wagga Wagga 2005 Queen’s Birthday Long Weeked.

See advertisement on page 3 or contact Richard Graham for more information on 0418 527 862 or email rgraham8@bigpond.net.au

Sunday 17th July*

Sunday 19th June*

General Meeting - RACV Club, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne.

Round 4 of the Group 5 Speed Event series to be held by PIARC at the Phillip Island Racing Circuit.

Contact Jon Edsell (jon.edsell@gm.com or 03 9844 3420 AH) for any information.

Supp. Regs. and entry forms available from the PIARC website, www.piarc.com.au about 3 weeks before the event. The event will start at about 10am; but you will need to be there by about 8:30am, or before, to get your car scrutineered, and to get your licence checked and number allocated.

You will definitely have to enter before the event to ensure that you will be able to run in the event.

Sunday 2nd October* VWCV Swap Meet. Bacchus Marsh College Corner Griffith and Franklin St’s Melways 219 G5.

Entry $5, Sites (generous size) $25 on the day or $20 paid by September 17th. All types of VW related vehicles catered for, principally VW, Karmann Ghia, Porsche.

Food available on site and in the vicinity. Site entry for buyers is strictly 9am and sellers from 8am.

Come to a swap meet where every stall will have VW parts.

Organisers expect over 1000 buyers and around 70 sites. This is a must not miss for the avid restorer. For information, please call Eric on 03 5367 2757.

VMCi Morwell Hill Climb. Contact Jon Edsell (jon.edsell@gm.com or 03 9844 3420 AH) for any information.

Tuesday 18th October*

Tuesday 19th July*

Saturday October 29th to Tuesday November 1st*

> August Sunday 14th August* VWCV Group 5 Motorkhana.

More information in coming issues...

Tuesday 16th August* General Meeting - RACV Club, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne.

> September Tuesday 20th September*

Sunday 26th June* Round 5 of the Group 5 Motorkhana will be held by TCCA, Toyota Club Grounds, McGrath Rd,

> October

General Meeting - RACV Club, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne.

General Meeting - RACV Club, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne.

VWCV Around Victoria 4 Day Cruise. For information contact: Ross Woolley or Jenny Littlechild (see page 4 for contact details) More details next edition.

> November Tuesday 15th November* General Meeting - RACV Club, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne.

Sunday 27th November* VWCV presents the 2005 Day of the Volkswagen. See advertisement on page 10.

Please note: *These events marked attract club points.

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O R D E R Celebrating 50 years since full assembly in Australia, the book uncovers aspects of Volkswagen in Australia ALL VW enthusiasts should know.

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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.

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Orders and cheques/ money orders made out to 'AF Publications' PO Box 685 Heathmont Victoria 3135.

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Note! Books are now available!

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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.

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Limited edition orders are NOW being taken! Please phone (03) 9720 1153 to reserve your numbered copy.

Please complete your details below: Name: __________________________________________Contact No: _______________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________ Payment method (please tick): Card Type (please tick): ❏ Visa

❏ Cheque/Money Order ❏ Mastercard

Card No: Name on Card: _________________________________

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❏ Credit Card

Exp Date:

N O W ! ! !

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Pope's wheels for sale on eBay > Reuters - 5/2005 ROME - A second hand car once said to be registered in the name of Joseph Kardinal Ratzinger the new Pope Benedict - is up for sale on eBay and the sky seems to be the limit when it comes to bidding.

The vehicle, a metallic grey 1999 Volkswagen Golf, went up for auction on the German site (www.ebay.de) at a minimum price of 9900 euros ($18,000) on Wednesday and, just over 24 hours and more than 300 bids later, the price had hit one million euros ($1.8 million).

German website n-tv.de identified the seller as Benjamin Halbe, 21, from the town of Olpe in Germany's Sauerland region, who said he bought the car from a local dealer in January.

"It drives like heaven," the site quoted Halbe as saying.

The website of the German newspaper Bild quoted an eBay spokeswoman in Germany as saying the online auctioneer had checked with the vehicle licensing office which had confirmed the name of the original owner was genuine.

Ratzinger, who is from Bavaria in southern Germany, has been at the Vatican for more than two decades and is not known to drive. The Vatican was not available for comment on the auction, which closes on May 5 at 7.30pm (5.30am NZT).

The auction site describes the vehicle as a two litre petrol-powered manual, with 75,000km on the clock since it was first registered in March 1999.

"Does black smoke or white smoke come out of the exhaust pipe?" one posting on the site asked - a reference to the signal used at the Vatican to show whether a new pope has been elected by the secret conclave of cardinals.

"Very funny," was the reply.

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VWCV 2005 Concourse > Richard Graham - VWCV Club Vice-President It’s that time again! Pull out the polish rags and dust off the spiders. This year we’re heading off to RAAF Base at Point Cook for the VWCV’s annual concourse.

I’m hoping to see as many - if not more cars as we had at Scienceworks last year.

There are indeed some beautiful cars in this club and it’s good to see them come out of the woodwork for our concourses.

This year should provide some beautiful backdrops with the old aeroplane hangers and museum that we will be visiting on the day.

This year we have set 12 categories for the show as follows Beetle – pre 1957 Beetle – 1958 to 1967 Beetle – 1968 to 2004 New Beetle – 2000 – 2005 Kombi – T1, T2 Kombi – T3, T4, T5 Type 3 – All years Karmann Ghia – All years Golf – Mk1, Mk2, Mk3 Golf – Mk4, Mk5 Watercooled – all years (Passats, Polos, Audis, etc.)

Concourse car of show (Highest scoring car of day).

Being a concourse show cars will be judged on originality. This means the closer the car is to it’s original state of manufacture, the more points it obtains in judging.

Any modifications that aren’t made by VW or designed for that year model will bring your score down. There are acceptions, (retractable seat belts for example), but the judge will decide these on the day.

Entry for the show is $10 per vehicle for club members only and judging begins at 11am - so make sure your car’s parked and cleaned up by then. I again will be head judge for the day, so I hope to see all of you down at RAAF Base on the 29th of May. If you have any questions please call me on 0418 527 862. •

Coming Melbourne Cup Weekend 2005...

VWCV 4 Day Victorian Tour Information next issue...

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CONCOURSE SUNDAY MAY 29 RAAF Museum - POINT COOK FROM 10AM • Everyone is welcome to attend - however ONLY VWCV members' cars will be eligible to enter the concourse judging.

• The RAAF Museum is 30 minutes from Melbourne.

• Take the Point Cook Road/Laverton exit on the Princes Freeway and follow the signs to the museum.

• The Melway reference is Map 198 K4. The museum is approximately 700 metres beyond the entrance to the RAAF Williams Base. Entry to the museum is free.

• VWs will be parked on a grassy area near the museum.

Concourse cars must be parked and ready for judging by 11am at the latest.

• Cost for concourse entry will be

$10.00 PER CAR

• During the day, there will be an interactive flying show as well as access to the museum displays.

Please note: Guided tours will not be available, however museum volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions about the displays.

• BYO Picnic and refreshments as there is no on site catering at the museum.

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BOOKING FORM:

VWCV DINNER DANCE & CONCOURSE Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Contact number: (Home) _______________________________ (Business) ______________________________ Please indicate the events you plan to attend. Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate members at the dinner, concourse and tours, priority will be given to members who book in advance on a first-in basis.

Bookings for the dinner and full payment must be made by Tuesday the 17th May 2005!

VWCV DINNER DANCE (Saturday May 28) Please included the names of all people for whom you are booking.

Number of people: __________ @ $55.00 per person = $_________ Total cost = $_____________ Names of people attending dinner: _______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Please indicate if you have any special dietry requirements: ___________________________________________ Accommodation bookings should be made directly with the RACV Club on (03) 9607 2311 - you must mention that you are a VWCV member attending the Club function.

VWCV CONCOURSE POINT COOK (SUNDAY May 29) (see advert on page 13 for details) I plan to enter a vehicle in the Concourse and Show:

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Yes

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No (please tick) $10 per car payable on entry.

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Vehicle details: __________________________________________ Category: __________________________

Please return forms together with payment by cheque or money order (if attending the dinner) to:

Volkswagen Club of Victoria - PO Box 1215K Melbourne 3001 or bring to the Club meeting. Please note cut off dates for events and bookings.

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Motorsport News > Jon Edsell - VWCV Motorsport and Group 5

The Group 5 Motorsport events currently planned for 2005 are listed below: 2005 Group 5 Motorkhana Dates: May 29 HSCCV Toyota Club Grounds, McGrath Rd., Werribee June 26 TCCA Toyota Club Grounds, McGrath Rd., Werribee July 10 VWCV Geelong Motorsport Complex, Princes Hwy, Avalon August 14 PIARC To Be Confirmed September 18 VMCi Toyota Club Grounds, McGrath Rd., Werribee October 23 NCCA To Be Confirmed 2005 Group 5 Sprint Dates: May 22 VWCV Autocross, Melton Motor Sport Club Ground, Rockbank.

June 19 PIARC Phillip Island Race July 3 NCCA John Mott Sprint, Sandown (TBC) July 17 VMCi Morwell Hill Climb July 31 PIARC Phillip Island Race Track(TBC) September 25 PIARC Phillip Island Race October 30 HSCCV Autocross, Geelong Motorsport Complex, Princes Hwy, Avalon November 13 VWCV / HAC Hillclimb (TBC)

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Don’t forget our Group 5 events (currently calendered for 22/5/05, 10/7/05 and 13/11/05) where we will need competitors and officials. So keep the dates in mind.

Other Motorsport events currently planned for 2005 are listed below that might be of interest to VWCV members: 2005 Geelong Motorsport Complex: May 15 Geelong Motorsport Complex June 12 Geelong Motorsport Complex July 10 Geelong Motorsport Complex August 14 Geelong Motorsport Complex September 11 Geelong Motorsport Complex October 9 Geelong Motorsport Complex November 13 Geelong Motorsport Complex December 4 Geelong Motorsport Complex If you are interested in having a go at motorsport, and want to know more, please contact me and I will explain what is required and I will forward details when I get them.

Don’t forget, if you want to help out as an official at motorsport events, please contact me so I can get you started.

I hope to see you on or at the track. •

GREAT VALUE MOTOR SPORT! The Volkswagen Club of Victoria present the:

MT COTTRELL

AUTOCROSS

MULTI-CLUB AUTOCROSS AND ROUND 5 OF THE 2005 GROUP 5 SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP

SUNDAY 22ND MAY, 2005 Faulkners Road, Mt Cottrell (Just off MELWAY MAP 344 – From the Western Hwy, Rockbank, heading west, turn left onto Leakes Rd, turn right at Tee (Greigs Rd), and turn left onto Faulkners Rd. Look for the VWCV and /or Melton Motorsport Club signs)

• LOW ENTRY FEES for Competitors- $60.00 (early), $70.00 (late) • NO ENTRY FEE for SPECTATORS • GREAT DIRT SURFACE • CATERING AT THE VENUE • MAKE IT A CLUB DAY OUT - SPECTATORS WELCOME • COME AND TRY A NEW VENUE FOR GROUP 5 COMPETITORS

ENQUIRIES: Jon Edsell: 03 9844 3420 (ah), email:jon.edsell@gm.com or Michael Clark: 03 9878 1554 (ah), email: clark1954@optusnet.com.au

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Membership Mumbo > Ross Woolley VWCV Memberships Current total memberships for the Volkswagen Club of Victoria - 416.

New Members The following people joined the VWCV in April 2005: Peter Tippner David Baldet Welcome and thankyou on behalf of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria.

Rejoining Members The following members rejoined the Volkswagen Club of Victoria in April 2005: Ron Donohue Hank Van Herk Tahnee Van Herk William Lac Ken Marshall Karlena Proctor Kim Whittles Mark Trickett Wayne Hulbert Louella Morrison Bill Pizzy Martin Pizzy Thankyou on behalf of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria.

Current Membership Renewals The following memberships are due in the month of May 2005: Megan Jones Chris Morris Tina Ahmed Cheryl Ermel Andrew Donelly Bruce Argaet Emily Hobley Nino Ulaan Vaughan de Lautour Peter Rankine Kelly Chancellor Steve Johansen Membership Renewal Reminder Reminder for the following members of your membership renewal: Tim Clark Elly Sommer Payet Kevin Payet Jackie Farlow George Economou Peter McCormack Elizabeth McCormack Jack McCormack Stephen Fellows Franz Franken Greg Cash Zoltan Krakowsky Michael Folker Frank Folker Paul Schmidt Clinton Bugg Steven Cooper Mandie Hawkins Steve Adams Ben Stewart Les Harris Bruce Joynes Damien Rundel Matthew Pex John Price Sue Price Denise Burfoot Everard Hoffman James Constable Megan Buchanan Michael Welch Taylor Welch Tim Mance Brett Chaplin Jodie Chaplin April Charles Pierre Sinel Travis Beck Brad Wells John Mylonas John Barton Helen Barton Chris Yuen Cameron McGavin Damien Harris Vaughan Williams Paul Hamilton Mitch Whelan Justin Atrins Deborah Walker Roger Serjent Ingrid Staggard Jim Smith HayleySmith Andrew Cray Ann-Maree Benson Jade Benson Matthew Reynolds Todd Darmann Joanne Darmann Rodney Williams Kevin Widmann David Halden Lisa Colban Marcel Bucek Joelene Johnstone Graeme Baker Dedra Baker Emily Vegt Launa Bromily Benjamin Thompson Rachel Thompson Campbell Winks

Linus Dalton-Smith Timothy Pearce Adam Papageorgiou

Rien Merbis Andrew Hobley Dorothy Stevenson Rob Picone

John Farlow Sharon McCormack Ashok Kumar Kathy Krakowsky Greg O’Keefe Andrew Waddleton Ian Bryant James Garay Matthew Brinsden Andrew Sevels Eugene Calalang David Holinger Michael Wohlgemuth Kellie Holopainen Justin Orloff Christian At Pydde Sean Rafferty Colin Bromily Tristan Benson Tracy Williams Tracy Etherington Angela Watters Tito Octavianus Neil Rote

Please note, if you renewed your membership after the 5th April 2005, please ignore the above reminder.

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Club Clothing 2005 The VWCV has a great range of quality clothing and other merchandise. All clothing items are in stock and most sizes available. These can be purchased at club meetings and major VWCV events, or by using the club order form below.

Garment

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XL

XXL

XXXL

Cap - brushed cotton

Colour

Price

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 $

Total

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• 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: beetle00@tpg.com.au

Thank You 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

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> For Sale

for sale

For Sale

Please Note:

• All additions to this section must be accompanied by either registration number, chassis number or VIN number.

• Advertisements will be limited to a period of two months only. 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: wagensville@yahoo.com.au

> For Sale

> For Sale

>For Sale: VW 1972 White Super Bug • Rego QBA 228 • 1600 engine, reconditioned in 2000, black interior, tinted windows, sports steering wheel, Porsche hub caps. Car in excellent condition inside and out.

Price: $3500 ONO Contact: Kate on 0409 321 292

>For Sale: 2000 New Beetle, 2.0L, 5 speed manual, cyber green metallic, 89,000 km, paint and interior protection, tinted windows, powerchip, wheels: 17x7 Adrenalin, Tyres: 225/45zr17 Falken, Volkswagen lowering kit, front to rear sports exhaust system, 12 months registration, 11 x 1st place categories in various VW shows between 2000-04, rego.

QEM 608.

Price: $22,000 Contact: Ross on 03 9410 4067

> For Sale >For Sale: A set of four BBS wheels from a VR6. Good condition Yokohama ES100s all round.

Price: $650 the lot Contact: Matthew 0411 220 277

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>For Sale: VW Bug 1972, excellent condition, avocado green body, VG mechanically, rego. no DES 759 Price: $4200 Contact: Doug on 03 9787 8823 or Scott on 0417 032 091

> For Sale >For Sale: 1954 Oval Window Beetle, new floors, original style roof rack, headlight eyebrows, reco motor, cross ply tyres, whitewalls, original radio, brand new interior, new rear brakes, custom made lambs wool seat covers, lots of spares, semaphore indicators, two tone paint, beautiful to drive, award winning, 3rd prize in 2004 DOVW standard beetle to 1957, reg till May QEV-749 Price: $8,500 Contact: Simon on 0400 604 500

> For Sale >For Sale: 1973 Type 3 Fastback, mint green, 1600cc 4 speed manual, complete and original condition. Some rust but straight body, suit restorer or enthusiast as needs restoration.

Currently no RWC. VIN/Chassis No: 3102010151 - Bayside area.

Price: All offers considered!

Contact: Ameila on 0402 348 362

> For Sale >For Sale: VW 1976 white Superbug • Rego. VW059 • 1600 engine, very good condition inside and out, 9 months registration • chassis no. AS268962 Price: $3,500 ONO Contact: Kay on 03 9802 8657

VWCV Postcard Competition > Pictured below are the entries to the VWCV postcard competition.

Congratulations to Cheryl Ermel who won the competition with her entry “For the love of the VW”. Special thanks also to Louella Morrison and Siabhan Casha for their excellent efforts.

> “New Bug” by Siaobhan Casha.

> Louella Morrison’s “VW Girl”.

> Siaobhan Casha’s cute Mr & Mrs Bubblehead.

> Cheryl Ermel’s informative postcard.

> “Where is the oldest VW club in the world?”

by Cheryl Ermel.

> Cheryl Ermel’s winning entry “For the love of the VW.”

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Hippie Days Ahead > From drive.com.au - 3/2005 Threatening to make legions of old hippies and ageing surfers go weak at the knees, Volkswagen Australia is poised to introduce the modern version of the old Kombi campervan of the flower-power era.

It has everything, including the kitchen sink.

With unmistakable design links to the early icon Kombis, which date back half a century, the latest version the California comes with the latest mod cons and clever packaging. It also benefits from many new-millennium safety features and creature comforts.

With the new model, VW Australia is casting its net way further than the Woodstock generation and a few sun-bleached contemporaries of '60s world surfing champ Midget Farrelly. The five-seat luxury motorhome, based on VW's T5 van model launched here last year, will be aimed squarely at the booming recreational market.

A new Kombi is very big news because of the enduring charm of the tough, goanyplace older models which characterised freedom and romance and remind us of a less intense time.

Among a broad age group and demographic, Kombis of the 1960s and 70s are considered very funky transport.

Some people can overdo their passion.

Stephen Muller of Kombi Rescue in Sydney, a firm specialising in finding and restoring old models, owns 36 of them.

Launched in Germany last year, the new luxurious California Comfortline Kombi with 4Motion all-wheel-drive system will be

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introduced here in the last quarter of 2005/first quarter of 2006, priced from about $90,000.

With 128kW five-cylinder turbo diesel and six-speed manual and Tiptronic transmission choices, the luxury camper sleeps four. The versatile commuter/camper is being touted as a 365 days-a-year vehicle capable of carrying five people to work through the week, and then converting to multiple uses during the owner's leisure time. Today's Kombi quickly converts to an overnight camper with gas cooking facilities, and an integrated powered fridge.

It also converts, if needed, to an office.

Unlike bigger motorhomes, its compact nature facilitates parking in cities and in underground car parks.

The layout inside the Kombi is Teutonic, efficient and functional, with kitchen and its row of furniture on the left side, and twin bench seat on the right (this doubles as a

bed), as well as an electro-hydraulic lightweight aluminium pop-up roof to allow occupants to stand up straight.

The upper bed measures 2 x 1.2 metres and there's even a swan-necked lamp for bedtime reading.

Like a good motorhome should, the VW provides seats, a table (with foldout legs for indoor or outdoor use), outdoor chairs and curtains for privacy and shade.

The furniture is aluminium with a corrugated core to save weight. The multipurpose table is stored in the interior cladding of the sliding door and the two folding seats hide in the rear door.

Roller blinds ensure privacy in the new California.

The fully-lined interior features a rail system for the attachment of different soft furnishings and pockets. Net pouches provide flexible storage and the clever floormounted rails allow flexible seating/storage arrangements.

Mosquito nets in fold-up containers guarantee good flow-through ventilation.

A cover closes off the sink and cooktop

when not required.

The wardrobe and laundry cupboard in the rear are conveniently accessible, opened and closed by a combination of hinged door and Venetian blind.

Fresh and waste water tanks each have a capacity of 30 litres. An additional onboard 75Ah battery satisfies the increased power demand.

Along with the adhesion of 4Motion allwheel drive, the California Kombi owner gets four-channel anti-lock brakes, anti-skid control system and stability control.

Also awaiting the production go-ahead is a cheaper (about $55,000) Kombi Beach version, with a retro fitout.

The entry model camper, to be powered by a 96kW turbo diesel four-cylinder engine, sleeps two. It has a choice of six-speed manual or sixspeed Tiptronic auto and buyers will be able to opt for the 4Motion system or two-wheel-drive. •

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Adventure to the Red Centre > John Stevens on the VWCV’s upcoming Central Australia trip...

The club is planning an epic three week Volkswagen adventure that will commence around fourteen months from now on 17 June 2006 and conclude on 7 July 2006.

This will be a major event in the Volkswagen Club of Victoria’s calendar for 2006 and comprises a 5,400 km four wheel VW odyssey (all on well made roads) from Melbourne to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory and return. We will travel through such interesting and famous places as Adelaide, Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Coober Pedy, Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, Yulara, Uluru, Woomera, Hawker and the Flinders Ranges.

Accommodation throughout the three weeks will be a mixture of on-site cabins, motel units and camping and there is ample scope for participants to vary the accommodation mix according to personal taste. We plan to cover as many of the famous main Central Australian tourist highlights as we can in the time that is available. There will be the opportunity over the three weeks to see many of the real Australian outback/Red Centre icons and really soak up the incredible and unique atmosphere that exists in this part of our great country.

There are, of course, many significant challenges that will be encountered both organising and participating in a trip of this magnitude. These include travelling in convoy, sometimes for up to 10 hours a day, over 5,400 kms, and the challenge of maintaining effective communication and mutual support over extensive travelling distances and the remote-

ness and isolation of much of the country north of Port Augusta. Bearing this in mind we have decided to restrict the number of cars on the trip to a maximum of 12 to try to minimise our exposure to major problems and difficulties.

This will be a real “hands on” four wheel VW adventure where those participating will need to undertake extensive forward planning and preparation of their cars, equipment and travelling kit over the next fourteen months.

A very detailed 15 page trip brochure has been prepared and this covers such diverse matters as the proposed daily itinery, background information, travelling arrangements, car preparation, approximate costs and booking arrangements. If you want a copy of the brochure, that includes the trip application form, please let me know and I can email one to you.

Alternatively I can post a copy to you if you do not have email facilities. Further information will be available at the April VWCV meeting at the RACV Club.

Contact John Stevens directly for further information: john.stevens@justice.vic.gov.au or (03) 9890 2548 (H) 27

Herbie

Fully Loaded

Coming in June...

Come and help us celebrate the release of the new Herbie movie “Herbie - Fully Loaded� with a night out at the Coburg Drive-In. Bring your Herbie and bring your friends - we want to fill the drive-in with VWs! Coburg Drive-In - 155 Newlands Rd, Coburg.

For information please contact Richard Graham on 0418 527 862.

Visit www.vwclub.com.au - as soon as we have a date & time confirmed you will find it here!

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VW

The Professional Automotive People Parts • Servicing • Reconditioning • Full Workshop Facilities Complete diagnostic service using VW scanner and latest SUN 400 Engine Analyser.

John Goodison 16 Commercial Drive Thomastown VIC 3074 • PH 03 9464 0366 • FAX 03 9464 0856

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Info discounts

> for members

Discounts

Australian VW Performance Centre

10/25 Lusher Road CROYDON • P: 03 9725 5366 Contact 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 1888 Contact Dane Kelly and ask for member discount.

Imported Car Wreckers 9 Booloora Road SPRINGVALE • P: 03 9547 2169 Contact Mark for 15% discount.

Technical Bookshop

295 Swanston Street MELBOURNE • P: 03 9663 3951 10% discount - does not apply to lower margin items such as magazines, some videos and sale/discount items.

Volkscare

4 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 6777 Contact Dean for 10% discount on parts and servicing.

Wolfsburg Automotive 966 Mt Alexander Road ESSENDON • P: 03 9370 3100 Contact Gary for club member prices.

U Drive

Mark Pring • P: 9217 8866 U 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 0366 Contact John for club member prices.

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The VW Club of Victoria is authorised by VicRoads to issue Classic and Historic plates to financial club members with VWs over 25 years old. The main objective of the CH permit system is to enable club members a minimal registration fee because of the vehicles limited usage.

The club requires all CH vehicles to undertake a safety check every two years. Safety checks are similar to roadworthy checks. A roadworthy certificate can be accepted in lieu of a safety check. The appointed club technical officers conduct safety checks at Tech Days and by appointment.

A safety check ensures that the CH plate vehicle is safe to drive on club gazetted events and approved limited usage. It also encourages the maintenance, restoration and preservation of all types of VWs.

Membership Application Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc. Membership Officer • GPO Box1215K MELBOURNE VIC 3001 • Phone 0401 310 704

Name(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ State: ________ Post Code: ________ Telephone: (H) ______________________ (M) _____________________ Occupation:______________________ (W) _________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________ Competition Licence: Yes ❏ No ❏ (please tick)

• Vehicles - VWs only Model(s)/Year(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________ Capacity: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Registration Number(s): ______________________________________________________________________________

• I am interested in the following events/activities/functions: Being on the Committee

Car Shows/Concourse

Modifications Organising Events

(please circle)

CH Registration

Cruises

Fuel Economy Runs

Motorsport

Restoration

Social Events

Technical Sessions

Other Events:_______________________________________________________________________________________

• Club Membership Fees Single Membership (12 months) includes $10 application fee*

$50 per applicant

$ __________

$50 plus $20 per extra member

$ __________

Family Membership (12 months) includes $10 application fee*

*Membership Application Fee for first year members only

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$ __________

• Please return this form together with your cheque or money order for payment to the above address. Please allow 28 days for processing.

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