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VW rally

PLANS to stage a rally for owners of historic Volkswagen camper vans on the County Showground, Northwood, are set to be heard by licensing bosses at the Isle of Wight Council on Thursday.


V-Dub Island is planned to last for four days, between Friday, August 19, and Monday, August 22, if it is given the go-ahead by members of the council’s licensing committee.


However, the proposed rally has attracted criticism from two residents who say the request for a late licence for music and dancing would create unnecessary disturbance up to 3am on the Sunday. Northwood Parish Council has also voiced concern.


Between 800 and 1,000 VW enthusiasts are expected at the event, which will feature a marquee showing films of past rallies, a bar, recorded music and live bands.


Strict conditions about noise levels at the site are being requested by members of the Isle of Wight Council’s environmental health team.
Doug Alldred, of organiser Blunt Rocks, said: “There are no objections from police or environmental health officers and we are keen to work with everyone to ensure it runs smoothly.”

Taken from the Isle of Wight County Press

Vans and the places where they were by Joe Stevens This is an amazing website that captures different types of vans and their environments. I’m a bit pedantic when it comes to taking pictures, so it’s nice to see the format staying the same between each one - there’s no time wasted comparing the difference in photographer style or framing elements. Of course the composition for each one is different, but that’s completely dependent on the content.  I think it’s incredible how well each one of these vans fits into their own background. From what I can tell they are VW’s in the most part - there are new vans and used vans (that you can see on their own page if you follow the link), but they all have their own appeal.  Whether you like shiny road-burners or clapped out old bangers with “character” then this gallery is for you. I’d really like to see them all boosted up and printed for an exhibition  There are a ton more pictures here, and you can read more about the project that the info was reblogged from here: http://bldgwlf.com/vans/ Here’s an excerpt: Vans and the places where they were documents surviving custom and conversion vans across the West and examines the dialogue which exists between a van’s design aesthetic and that of its surrounding environment. The project began in 1996 and currently consists of hundreds of images shot on 120 film.


Vans and the places where they were

by Joe Stevens

This is an amazing website that captures different types of vans and their environments. I’m a bit pedantic when it comes to taking pictures, so it’s nice to see the format staying the same between each one - there’s no time wasted comparing the difference in photographer style or framing elements. Of course the composition for each one is different, but that’s completely dependent on the content. 

I think it’s incredible how well each one of these vans fits into their own background. From what I can tell they are VW’s in the most part - there are new vans and used vans (that you can see on their own page if you follow the link), but they all have their own appeal. 

Whether you like shiny road-burners or clapped out old bangers with “character” then this gallery is for you. I’d really like to see them all boosted up and printed for an exhibition 

There are a ton more pictures here, and you can read more about the project that the info was reblogged from here: http://bldgwlf.com/vans/

Here’s an excerpt:

Vans and the places where they were documents surviving custom and conversion vans across the West and examines the dialogue which exists between a van’s design aesthetic and that of its surrounding environment. The project began in 1996 and currently consists of hundreds of images shot on 120 film.

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goodoldvalves: Buick Wildcat advertisement (1964)

goodoldvalves:

Buick Wildcat advertisement (1964)

carpr0n: Creative parking Starring: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (by Thijs Over de Vest) Little to the left. Little to the left. A little more.. just a little.. y’know what? Forget it. Just forget it.

carpr0n:

Creative parking

Starring: Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

(by Thijs Over de Vest)

Little to the left. Little to the left. A little more.. just a little.. y’know what? Forget it. Just forget it.

tyreshredding: Fans get a peek at the Alfa Romeo of Juan Manuel Fangio ahead of the 1051 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. Fangio qualified in pole position, but in the race his wheels jammed, pushing him down the field to last place after a 14-minute pitstop. The race was won by Fangio’s Alfa team mate, Nino Farina. via www.f1-grandprixhistory.net/ Look at how thin the wheels are! I’ve seen 125cc’s dirts with bigger.

tyreshredding:

Fans get a peek at the Alfa Romeo of Juan Manuel Fangio ahead of the 1051 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

Fangio qualified in pole position, but in the race his wheels jammed, pushing him down the field to last place after a 14-minute pitstop. The race was won by Fangio’s Alfa team mate, Nino Farina.

via www.f1-grandprixhistory.net/

Look at how thin the wheels are! I’ve seen 125cc’s dirts with bigger.

Where are you from?

I’m automad, and I can see that a LOT of tumblr is the same. hit my blog so I can see where everyone’s from.. best car makes in the world?

England.. naturally.

roadandtrack: “Half a century of progress has not diminished the significance of the E-Type,” said Mike O’Driscoll, Managing Director Jaguar Cars and Chairman Jaguar Heritage.  “It was a sensation when it was launched, and remains Jaguar’s most enduring and iconic symbol. The E-Type is simply one of the most exciting cars ever created and a legacy to the genius of Jaguar’s founder, Sir William Lyons.”

roadandtrack:

“Half a century of progress has not diminished the significance of the E-Type,” said Mike O’Driscoll, Managing Director Jaguar Cars and Chairman Jaguar Heritage.  “It was a sensation when it was launched, and remains Jaguar’s most enduring and iconic symbol. The E-Type is simply one of the most exciting cars ever created and a legacy to the genius of Jaguar’s founder, Sir William Lyons.”

ultimatestreet: Audi introduces the Quattro Concept To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the original Audi Quattro from 1980, Audi has decided to unveil the Quattro Concept. The two-door from the 80s was the first sports car that featured Audi’s Quattro AWD that we have all grown to love. It was powered by a 2.1-liter inline five-cylinder… read on

ultimatestreet:

Audi introduces the Quattro Concept

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the original Audi Quattro from 1980, Audi has decided to unveil the Quattro Concept. The two-door from the 80s was the first sports car that featured Audi’s Quattro AWD that we have all grown to love. It was powered by a 2.1-liter inline five-cylinder… read on

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Competition

http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/competitions/vw-racing-cup-competition/

VW are having a competition in which you can win tickets to see the racing up. It’s vans vans vans roaming the tracks - always pretty exciting when they start getting shoulder to shoulder on the ashphalt. They’re famous for some of their vans, as well you lot will know, so the best in show are home-grown.

The question is at the URL above, and the answer is Simon Elliott - it’s one of those where they give you the answer and then expect a lot of people to sign up for it. Free and easy to enter, you just have to fill out some text boxes. They let you into the paddocks to have a look around, meet the drivers and have a prod around udner the hood. If you’ve got enough chat, maybe you can even get behind the wheel?

I applied, anyway! Thought I’d share. Cheers guys.

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