The Cal-look Lounge

I think it would be cool to dedicate a thread not on the party, not on the waiting for it to be published, not when it will be released, but just on the book itself. I don't have a copy yet, buy hope to get one soon. I did get to thumb through a copy @ Doug's place last weekend and it made some good impressions to say the least. I'm anxious to get a copy and sit down and enjoy it. From the quick flip thru I did, what stood out was how many old pictures that most of us have never seen, are all over the pages. Not the current, hi-tech, ultra resolution stuff you find in most books in 2008, which makes this book a star. These are pics from family albums and guys' shoeboxes, hidden away and protected by spiders.
I really enjoyed the pics of Schwimmer's Porsche-beige oval... the launch shots of that car are incredible. How I missed it at Baylands when I was 17 is beyond me.
The chapter on Mahaffey's split and its evolution to becoming "the fastest VW in town" had some pictures of that legendary car that blew my mind. Can't wait to sit down and read all about it.

Those of you that have the book, tell us your impressions.

Good job Keith, it's been a long time coming.

Jim, you are psychic. I was going to make a thread like this, but I wanted to wait until my book arrived. This should be good.

I'll post next week when i get my copy 8)

I like this book because it's more about the owners of the cars and their stories then it is about the cars themselves.  Sometimes, you just forget about some of the stuff that went down and Keith's hard work has put a load of those old stories as well as some vintage photos back together again for us to enjoy.  I'm most appreciative! 8) 8) 8)

The COVER because Sarge is my hero!

The cover because my new car is on it...... ;D

Sarge, show them the photos  ;)

this topic should be banned because i haven't had the chance to see the book yet. it AIN'T christmass yet  >:(  ;D ;D ;D

Too true Nicolas. This is going to make Christmas day a great thought. Kids opening their presents, me opening up my parcel with the cal-look book.

If its anything like the last. My wifes's going to have trouble  ;D

very tough choice........

but for me the Mahaffey split section is awesome......the interior shots are something else!

closely followed by the Doug Mische Ghia story

"but for me the Mahaffey split section is awesome......the interior shots are something else!"

I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!! its mike and his car that really sum up that era for me - plus it runs a roller crank ;) :)

dude....hit me up anytime if you're bored, .....i'm living in Spitalfields E1, you're welcome to pop over and check it out (along with various other car books/mags  (if you bring a green present ;))

cheers....Jick

Hmm...?
I can't imagine Sarge would get rid of the '67...?
A certain white car maybe?!?

My favorite part of the book is that there is a new book! I ordered mine and can not wait. 

Nicholas has a point. Go easy, guys....

Mine is being ordered for Christmas too! ;)

Agreed, at least there are no pic's :)

(sorry I didn't want to give anyone any ideas :-\)

mine is order but i receive a mail from the seller because  they said : It turns out rather difficult to get itself this article.  >:( >:( >:(  arghhhhhhhhhhhhh i'm hurry to have mine

me too

i'm trying to see where i can get mine from.
is this the same book?
(http://www.bol.com/imgbase0/BOOKCOVER/FC/1/9/0/6/1/1906133085.gif)
how come the different cover?

That is the same book. Just a preproduction, prototype, Works addition. Very rare, only Paul Bates got that one.

 ::) ;D

Red suits me dont you think ?  ;)

(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/Rennsurfer/Keith%20Seume%20Book%20Bash/KSBrussellbillscar.jpg)

Gwynn at VW Collectibles has the in stock (mail her on gwynn@vwcollectibles.com) and can handle European orders no problem – personally dedicated/signed, too. Ultra VW will have them in stock Monday or Tuesday, also. (www.ultravw.com)

In the USA, FAT Performance has a (very) few, and Motorbooks will be getting theirs soon. Ignore what Amazon says (ie, available January) as they are just covering themselves...  :)

I cancelled my command on amazon to place my order to vw collectible.

me too

me too  ;D

Keith will have many dedications has to make!!!!  ;D ;)

 ;D ;D

Can someone post a link as to where I can order the book?

;)

I ordered mine from Motorbooks.com.  They don't have them yet, but will send when they come in.