First up is my first car. This started life as a standard 1300 Beetle. Shortly after passing my test I had a bit of a samsh in it and stuffed the front end in. After seeing a picture in an old issue of Custom Car I thought I'd make into a Baja Bug. A kit was purchased from a company called Autocarvan and I spent the winter of 1981-82 in the garage sticking the kit on the car. I brush painted the whole thing using coach enamel, which wasn't to bad (after 4 under coats and 4 top coats). These pictures are from the 1982 Volkswagen Action at Stoneleigh (was the best VW show for years).
Next car of note was an attempt at Cal Look with this 1200 Beetle. It's pretty stock with Sway-a-Ways on the front, turned splines on the back and shaved trim. Finished off with a coat of Ford Signal Yellow.
This shot was taken when I went on the first Run To The Sun when it was at Fistral Beach (1987 I think).
Here's my old Bay Window on holiday in Wales, before going to VW Action in 1989.
And finally the one I sometimes wish I still had, my 1963 Ruby Red Beetle.
I did have a host of other Beetles (2 1500's, another 1300 and a 1303S), a couple of Type 3's (Square and Fastback versions) and even a Type 4 (412 LE). Most were rotten heaps that were purchased for engines and parts (usually for about £50), but some where quite tidy.
