Historic Photo - Bug-In 1981

January 25th, 2010

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 [...]

2009 Mark Herbert Memorial Top 10/20 Contest - Updated Standings

January 21st, 2010

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 [...]

1980s Cal-Look Video from Top Gear

January 20th, 2010

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

Cool Stuff!

January 20th, 2010

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 [...]

Abarth Exhausts for Beetle/Karman Ghia and Porsche 356

January 13th, 2010

For Beetle

NOS Abarth For Porsche 356

Porsche 356: A Grand Day Out

January 11th, 2010

Another great video. Great car, great roads and great music.

Racing. Not Posing

January 11th, 2010

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.”

2009 Top 10/20 ET Ladder Contests

January 10th, 2010

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 [...]

More Vintage Volkswagen and Porsche Commercials

January 8th, 2010

Transporter

From 1955, Celebrating the 1 Millionth Beetle

Buy a Beetle and Pick-Up Chicks

Porsche Commercial

More Period VW Beetle Cal-Look Performance Parts & Memorabilia

January 7th, 2010

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