Glenn Miller submitted this photo, which he shot at a Bug-In in 1981. I love the composition of the photograph, showing the action in the pits with tow vehicles, street cars and race cars. Pure Cal-Look.
I believe that the blue dragster may be the ex-Doug Church/ ex-EMPI dragster, but I’m not positive. Anyone know for [...]
The entries are coming in for the 2009 contest.
Top 20
Name E.T. M.P.H.
1 Juhani Jyränkö 10.537 123.45
2 Magnus Lundgren 11.298 115.95
3 Petter Carlberg 11.381 116.13
4 Mike Lawless 11.385 120.99
5 Nils Gulbrandsen 11.959 111.93
6 Jason Foster 12.356 106.32
7 Tom Funnell [...]
From the mid-to-late 1980s, I’d guess. LOVE the horrible fashion, hair and colours.
When pastels were cool. GAWD, the ’80s were awful for the VW scene!
Keith Seume is interviewed as well.
The Brits’ definition of Cal-Look was always a bit different back then.
Enjoy.
J
More period VW performance parts and memorabilia:
Original EMPI Bugspray Aircleaner
I ran this for years on a Holley Bugspray on my old 1776 engine. Cool little piece. I restored it and sold it a few years ago. The chrome and EMPI decal are original and unrestored.
Original EMPI Tin Car
I’m afraid that I don’t recall who [...]
For Beetle
NOS Abarth For Porsche 356
Another great video. Great car, great roads and great music.
Love this video.
“We never forget where we come from. Every Porsche is true to the principles Dr. Ferry Porsche defined with our very first car, the Porsche 356 Nr. 1.”
As promised in our last newsletter, the summer edition of The Cal-Look Times, we have made changes to the Mark Herbert Memorial Top 10/20 Contests. Here are the highlights:
- We’re having a one-month blitz on the contest, and all entries must be submitted by January 31st, 2010. What a great way to chase away the [...]
Transporter
From 1955, Celebrating the 1 Millionth Beetle
Buy a Beetle and Pick-Up Chicks
Porsche Commercial
Most of these photos were submitted to us; I’m afraid that I don’t remember who sent some of them. Apologies in advance:
Cal Parts 5 Spoke Rims
DGVA Car Club Sticker
Submitted by Alex Cortez
DKP Club Rally Plaque
This was owned by Jimmy Roth, and I believe now owned by Richard Roth
EMPI Lightweight Fiberglass Doors
EMPI Eliminator Shifter
