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« Reply #30 on: August 19, 2008, 08:18:49 am »

There have been a few images that have done it for me. Those include the famous Jim Holmes shot with him wearing the California T-shirt, the wheelie shot of Gary Berg's street car at the Bug-In; there was a street driving shot in VW Greats magazine showing a flamed late model named "Genghis Kon" that really showed the rake and look; but I think the shot(s) that does the most is one of the rear of the car, with the decklid open, showing tall IDAs and a huge mag lurking out, and the owner adjusting the linkage or timing. To me, that brings the viewer right into the mood, wishing he was that guy making those small adjustments on that killer engine.

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« Reply #31 on: August 19, 2008, 08:47:08 am »

There is only one photo…



Please don't copy and endlessly post this everywhere (you know who you are...). Thanks...
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« Reply #32 on: August 19, 2008, 09:07:20 am »

There is only one photo…



Please don't copy and endlessly post this everywhere (you know who you are...). Thanks...

WOW love this pic!
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« Reply #33 on: August 19, 2008, 09:17:15 am »

This pic does it for me. It was taken by Mike Ishiko at the VolksWorld Show in 2007, the show and the photo hold a lot of good memories for me personally. Thanks to Russell for popping the Gates of Heaven car into the shot as well Smiley

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« Reply #34 on: August 19, 2008, 11:58:33 am »

I have a question... where was this picture originally taken from? Looks like possibly from someone's old D.K.K. album.

Location could be either Whittier or near Craig Park.


I don't remember where this pic come from, I found it in my computer Grin But it certainly comes from the The Lounge.
no never seen on the lounge nico  Roll Eyes

I was sure to get it there, and that you may have scan it  Grin ! I'll try to find where I get it.

The picture is from thesamba.com (?): http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=282348&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=40

Maybe yes, but I rarely go on the samba, I think a firend of mine send it to me, he may get it on samba.
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« Reply #35 on: August 19, 2008, 12:19:23 pm »

There is only one photo…



Please don't copy and endlessly post this everywhere (you know who you are...). Thanks...
awesome pictures keith  is it the old place from FAT Huh
and who'is the owner of the car i remember we're asking this sometimes ago  , there's holmes63 ,deano 67 , and the red one?? looks like mile billings , but you said it isn't mikee's car  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes who ??
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« Reply #36 on: August 19, 2008, 12:22:37 pm »

that's it i remember it's jim logudice 67 featured in the dec 75 vw greats  Grin Grin Grin
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« Reply #37 on: August 19, 2008, 12:32:26 pm »

Another one I like... Cool Grin
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« Reply #38 on: August 19, 2008, 12:35:39 pm »

that's it i remember it's jim logudice 67 featured in the dec 75 vw greats  Grin Grin Grin
Correct! Smiley
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« Reply #39 on: August 19, 2008, 12:52:06 pm »

There is only one photo…

I still say this would have made a killer fold-out poster in the new book!   Cool
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« Reply #40 on: August 19, 2008, 23:48:40 pm »

That photo of the three cars together was a little rough around the edges, so I Photo Shoped the bullet holes, scratches and dings out of it, before it went into the new book. Believe it or not, I never saw that photo until earlier this year, when KS sent it to me! That photo was taken after I sold my '67 to Julie Martin, so I wasn't there for the photo shoot. Location was the old Fleming & Aronson parking lot on Howell Street (their shop was directly behind the three cars, where the station wagen is parked). Serious California Look to be sure.
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« Reply #41 on: August 21, 2008, 17:40:18 pm »

This one says it all for me.
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« Reply #42 on: August 21, 2008, 18:27:35 pm »

Agreed, John. One of the fastest and best looking ragtops EVER. Gotta love the "48" on the rear window too. Rather fitting.
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« Reply #43 on: August 21, 2008, 18:32:52 pm »

Agreed, John. One of the fastest and best looking ragtops EVER. Gotta love the "48" on the rear window too. Rather fitting.

the CAR has been an icon for almost, what, 20 years now?


I remember when that picture was published in Hot VW's...talk about wieght transfer....  Cool
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« Reply #44 on: August 21, 2008, 18:38:39 pm »

the CAR has been an icon for almost, what, 20 years now?

19 years, now. But no one's counting.

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« Reply #45 on: August 22, 2008, 02:01:21 am »

A bunch of good guys...
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« Reply #46 on: August 22, 2008, 09:43:38 am »

nice bunch of cars Wink
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« Reply #47 on: August 29, 2008, 17:15:51 pm »

I thought these were pretty Iconic for their time.  The first one is the burn out heard round the world at VOA headquarters in Michigan.  The second one was of four performance modified VWs right in front of the main entrance to VOA headquarters. 

I know lose the roof rack...
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« Reply #48 on: August 29, 2008, 17:44:23 pm »

Looking good Donny. Who's was the red rag? I forget.

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« Reply #49 on: August 29, 2008, 17:52:44 pm »

I think that is Matt Joy's oval.
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« Reply #50 on: August 29, 2008, 18:04:16 pm »

this is one of my 'modern" faves ....

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« Reply #51 on: August 29, 2008, 18:26:18 pm »

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Who's was the red rag? I forget.

Jim is correct.  The oval belongs to Matt Joy from Lincoln, Nebraska.
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« Reply #52 on: August 30, 2008, 14:30:06 pm »

WOW, Ian..., your camera skills are improving Roll Eyes Wink Grin  NICE SHOT!!  Donny, your pics are cool, too.  Those guys holding Gary in the water remind me of the time at Knowlwood before the Classic when the giant burnout contest took place. Cool Cool Cool
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« Reply #53 on: August 30, 2008, 15:03:31 pm »

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Those guys holding Gary

Just a couple of his brothers...

I missed that one at Knowlwood.  I must have left early that time.  I did hear about it though.
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« Reply #54 on: August 30, 2008, 17:21:36 pm »

WOW, Ian..., your camera skills are improving Roll Eyes Wink Grin  NICE SHOT!! 

not really .
theres not even a driver in the car and the engine isnt even running .
i dont know what happened with the the pic !!! Wink

hehe , i didnt take it . theres a cool pic out there of shawn doing the same "pose" but at nightime . even better Cheesy
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« Reply #55 on: August 31, 2008, 15:51:06 pm »

Man I miss it. I always loved that shot of Bills car at Carlsbad.
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« Reply #56 on: September 01, 2008, 23:05:49 pm »

A few from me...   Kyle

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« Reply #57 on: July 27, 2016, 23:35:20 pm »

There have been a few images that have done it for me. Those include the famous Jim Holmes shot with him wearing the California T-shirt, the wheelie shot of Gary Berg's street car at the Bug-In; there was a street driving shot in VW Greats magazine showing a flamed late model named "Genghis Kon" that really showed the rake and look; but I think the shot(s) that does the most is one of the rear of the car, with the decklid open, showing tall IDAs and a huge mag lurking out, and the owner adjusting the linkage or timing. To me, that brings the viewer right into the mood, wishing he was that guy making those small adjustments on that killer engine.



When I think about the scene and all the years it's been getting guys fired up, I tend to think of that picture. Good call.
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« Reply #58 on: July 28, 2016, 21:18:40 pm »

What picture sums it all up for you??

 Captures what you feel Cal Look and/or VW's are all about??

It can Vintage or Current...

Let's see what we all think.

This Pic is one of my  current Favourites.  Wink   I love the the way the cars are crammed in... with people all over them.

 And look at the Grandstand! Not a spare seat to be had anywhere.




  

    The black 62 is mine, I drove it from Oregon and won a plaque in cal-look
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« Reply #59 on: July 29, 2016, 10:55:25 am »

Don't whether you'd say it's iconic, but it's one of my favourites. A hot bug, chilling in the warm sun (something I don't get much of), just sets a tone i'd like to aspire too. 

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