Photos and story provided by
Ljubomir Ivanovic.
English translation by Google, with some editing.
Translation: "Beetles used to hang out in 2013"
Instead of the expected 150, of which one-third was exspected from abroad, only vehicles 62 participants, including 18 buses, of the "bugs used to hang out in 2013," were in front of the National Assembly in Belgrade. Consequence of the present economic crisis. This was the third in a row organized by the association of lovers of VW cars 'Beetle Belgrade'.
The participants came from Austria, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro who regularly come to this event .
This year, Nikola Bozovic from Podgorica, VW Beetle 1300, brought a large collection of models of the VW Beetle and that attracted the attention of viewers, and Milan Lucic from Tivat, the VW Beetle from 1200 in 1972., Which this company has made a friend Ognjen Deretić:. They all came into a parking lot used for washing and polishing the cars hiring guys who are at the event looking for a chance to earn something. His VW bug was the strongest participant in this event. With the help of parts purchased in the United States, engine capacity was increased to 1800 cc, and using four carburetors power increased to 140 hp, excellent. Front disc brakes are a little bigger and stronger, the vehicle was lowered for better performance on the road.
The oldest vehicle at the event was the 1300 VW Beetle of 1956. Owner Radovanci Mirka, who's turn signals blinkeri equipped, in excellent condition. For the first time at such events, after completion of a thorough restoration, appeared VW Karmann-Ghia Cabriolet in 1961. Having edges Vasic. The car was purchased in the United States. Wheels has "borrowed" from Porsche 912 It is painted in a light blue color metallized, which was selected after consultation with the manufacturer and which are in their range appeared in 1967. The company was making his VW Karmann-Ghia Coupe from in 1969. Owned by Marko Ilic.
There was also the only VW 1500, the E Variant, from in 1965. Having Dejan Grgova. In relatively good condition, but with more work on the details.
The only car event participant which is used gas for fuel, was the VW Beetle in 1973. Having Sržđana Markovic. And away from Croatia with a busem uses gas. Were present and two buggy, a few convertibles made in private houses, a tricycle and a replica equipped with air-cooled VW engine.
Volkswagen Variant
Volkswagen Variant
Beetles, Note the different bumpers
1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Cabriolet
1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Cabriolet
1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Cabriolet
1956 1300 VW Beetle
Simple single gage in dash for speed.
Trafficators
Small rear window
Van Campers. Red van a early pop-up top. Brown Van with extended top.
A Beetle Camper ??
Some like to make changes.
Maybe too much change.
4 wheels were too many
Beach Bugy