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How
the Club Started & to whom it owes its existence
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The
Volks Enthusiasts Club was formed in August 1996. The club grew
out of a desire to provide hard core VW enthusiasts with an opportunity
to meet regularly to build and promote the VW scene.
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Founding
Members |
The
Club was instigated by Richard Newbury, Rachel Tidswell and John Jansen
(together combining around 70 years of VW enthusiasm). This group
was soon joined by other VW enthusiasts attracted to the concept.
The club's membership includes many people with long years of VW knowledge.
This depth of experience gives the club a solid linkage into the early
days when the VW ruled the world. From
these foundations we have built the character and style of the Club.
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Our
cars |
We
cater for revival and restoration of any VW powered vehicle - either
standard or modified. Some of the members cars include: early beetles,
replica Porsche Speedster kit cars, the Late Ken Virgin's Historical
Drag car (11.8 second Quarter Mile in 1976), street beetles running
big motors up to 2330cc's, various type II's, Type III's and water
cooled cars, including an imported GTI 5 door Golf. We are also encouraging
owners of any Historic Competition VW's to display their vehicles
and thereby build interest in a precious bygone era and, more importantly,
to ensure the restoration of original cars. |
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Club
Magazine |
A
Club news letter called "Volks Enthusiasm" is also available to members.
We work with other VW clubs to promote the VW manqué. We regularly
hold a variety of events, including: VW Convoys, Shows, Information
Schools, Swap Meets, Interstate trips and various VW style social
events including a "Past and Present VW Heroes" Night. |
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Number
1 Member |
In
honour of his energy and commitment to the brand, the Volks Enthusiasts
Club has nominated the late Roy Williams as its permanent No. 1 Club
Member. Roy was a close personal friend of many club members. |
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Meetings |
Club
meetings are held at 8:00pm on the first Wednesday of each month at
the Austrian Club, Torrens Rd, Ovingham SA. |
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