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Garry

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Another car to the collection ‘Bluey'
« on: March 15, 2015, 11:36:59 »
Have added another German vehicle to the shed.

Its a 1972 VW Single Cab Kombi Ute
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Garry Marks
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Re: Another car to the collection ‘Bluey'
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2015, 17:41:08 »
Thats a little beauty garry.  Very practical.  It reminded me that just before i got the pagoda i came very close to a mercedes 170v.  Wish i could have had both.
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Andy Burns, Auckland New Zealand
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Re: Another car to the collection ‘Bluey'
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2015, 20:55:33 »
Cool! Years ago, I had a 1967 split window double cab pickup in a darker blue. I loved the looks, but it was slow, so slow....
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Re: Another car to the collection ‘Bluey'
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2015, 03:07:10 »
Isn't that one unbelievable looking VW?
Awesome color, hope it drives good.

Quote from: Garry on March 15, 2015, 11:36:59
Have added another German vehicle to the shed.

Its a 1972 VW Single Cab Kombi Ute
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Re: Another car to the collection ‘Bluey'
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2015, 09:57:03 »
It has had some modifications that include a rise from 1.6 to a 2 litre motor and disk brakes all round rather than drum.  Two owners, the last one for 20 years and all rust removed and an engine rebuild professionally done about 5 years ago so fingers crossed that it should be in good shape.
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Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
2005 MB A200
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 Slide-on camper.
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Re: Another car to the collection ‘Bluey'
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2015, 15:05:18 »
Garry,
Are you keeping it as is or you will turn it into a Samba? ;)
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Garry

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Re: Another car to the collection ‘Bluey'
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2015, 21:11:08 »
I wish, but they are ten times the price. :o :o
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Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
2005 MB A200
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 Slide-on camper.
2022 Volvo XC40 Electric
2024 Volvo EX30 Electric

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Re: Another car to the collection ‘Bluey'
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2015, 21:18:23 »
Hey Gary,

A Pagoda and a Single Cab ute - a winning combination.

Mine is a 73 with a 2.0L engine. You will not have any trouble keeping up with traffic.

Welcome to the Pagoda/SC sub club.  Apart from the obvious, driving the ute and the pagoda are similar - when we drive the pagoda, we smile a lot and people wave, when we drive the VW, we grin and laugh and people give the  thumbs up. Both are great fun.


enjoy
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George McDonald
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Re: Another car to the collection ‘Bluey'
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2015, 23:49:59 »
Thanks George. 

Had been looking for some time for a SC Kombi.

Am taking the Kombi Camper up to Cairns then to Alice Springs and back in May/Aug and will then sell it and have the SC as the keeper with my 230SL. They are a great pair.

Garry

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Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
2005 MB A200
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 Slide-on camper.
2022 Volvo XC40 Electric
2024 Volvo EX30 Electric

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Re: Another car to the collection ‘Bluey'
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2015, 21:11:54 »
Sounds like a plan.

You are welcome to stay for a night or so when passing through, and of course I know of a great local mechanic should the worst happen.

Cheers

George
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George McDonald
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