Volks Fest 2000
 
     
 

Volks Fest Bonython Park

First activity for the weekend was the Cruise Night on Friday 5th, kicking off from Plane Tree Drive. Saturday 4th was the Club Dinner at Schmitty's Restaurant. Projector screens were set up so members could watch their favourite VW movies and footage. Then came the Festival on Sat 6th.

  
 

Bonython Park

As a newcomer to the Club, this was my first Festival. Helpers congregated early to get the grounds ready and were soon joined by the first traders who had trekked over from Sydney with a load of VW goodies. Seemed like no time at all and the grounds were ready and all non VW's removed from the patch. The weather was splendid - clear blue skies and plenty of warmth.

  
 

The Cars

Just when you think you have seen every type of VW produced, some one pulls out another. This time out it was Andrew Edwards with a vintage Matador. There were plenty of us who had seen them over the years but never connected them to their VW heritage. The Matadors were produced between 1949 and 1952 as 1/2 and 3/4 ton delivery vans and trucks. The 1100cc 25hp engine was mid mounted and drove the front wheels.

Another favourite on the day was the Single Cab Bay Ute driven by Jeff Sabel from Banana Boys. This ute is used as a daily driver and promotional vehicle for the business. For the Festival, it was used as a food stall, selling fresh fruit to the hungry crowd.
 

Trophy Winners

Prize winners on the day were:

  
 

Beetles to 1967, Standard, 1st Place (DeBiasi Auto Repairs) - Geoff Edwards

Beetles to 1967, Standard,2nd Place (DeBiasi Auto Repairs) - Tony Mudge

Beetles to 1967, Modified, 1st Place (Intervolks) - Michael Boehm

Beetles to 1967, Modified,2nd Place (Intervolks) - David Gluyas

Beetles 1968 on, Standard, 1st Place (VeeDub Centre) - Raelene Gueney

Beetles 1968 on, Standard,2nd Place (VeeDub Centre) - Sue DeBiasi

Beetles 1968 on, Modified, 1st Place (Volkshop) - Adam DeBiasi

Beetles 1968 on, Modified,2nd Place (Volkshop) - David O'Connor

Type 111 & 1V, Standard, 1st Place (DeBiasi Auto Repairs) - Bill Robilliard

Type 111 & 1V, Standard, 2nd Place (DeBiasi Auto Repairs) - Barry Johnson

Type 111 & 1V, Modified, 1st Place (Vee Dub Centre) - Bernie Hart

Type 111 & 1V, Modified, 2nd Place (Vee Dub Centre) - James Constable

Karmann Ghias, Modified, 1st Place (Vee Dub Centre) - Jim Metcalfe

Karmann Ghias, Modified, 2nd Place (Vee Dub Centre) - Jim Metcalfe

Kombis to 1967, 1st Place (Intervolks) - Nat Gohl

Kombis 1968 on, 1st Place (V&T Motors) - Tristen Winnen

Kombis 1968 on, 2nd Place (V&T Motors) - Jeff Sabel

Water Cooled VW/Audi/Seat up to 1994, 1st Place (VolksAuto) - Tony Mudge

Water Cooled VW/Audi/Seat up to 1994, 2nd Place (VolksAuto) - Margaret Tidswell

Water Cooled VW/Audi/Seat 1994 on, 1st Place (VolksAuto) - Michael Chapman

Water Cooled VW/Audi/Seat 1994 on, 2nd Place (VolksAuto) - Tony Mudge

Kit Cars & Buggies, 1st Place (Vee Dub Centre) - Craig Shinkfield

Competition Cars, 1st Place (Volkshop) - Peter DeBiasi

President's Choice (Volks Enthusiasts Club) - David O'Connor

Sound Off (The Wheel Warehouse) - Tristan Winen

Roy Williams Trophy (Volks Enthusiasts Club) - Colin Elmer

 
 

Thanks

The Volks Enthusiasts Club of SA cordially thanks its sponsors, without whom the event could not be held. Members are encouraged to check out the companies listed above and patronise their business when ever possible. Special thanks also to the committee and office bearers for their tireless efforts in putting the show together and to all who brought their cars along - both local and interstate.