Kubelwagens in Australia?

[JackM]

I think in most instances, WA law is the same as Rick has outlined, though in relation to the child restraints, we are apparently seeking (with some prospects of success) the issuing of a permit to allow a relaxation of the rule, for a specific event.

As time goes on and the State authorities continue to get their collective acts together, the traffic laws will become far more coherent, nationally.

[Mike K]

There was or is another mint KUBEL around.. a chap who was a VMVC member George D'onofrio or similar ..he was a VW nut and he brought it along to our club swap , around late 80's ?? It was in perfect shape, with new panels he imported from Europe. He also owned the Swimmerwagon at one time, he had it at Corowa in the early days , it was much modified and he took it for a swim in the lagoon.. Where it all is now, who knows ???

[Plushy]

The Guy who owns Wolfsburg Volkswagens in geelong owns a Schwimmwagen its unrestored and needs alot of work . He reckons it will be going to Corowa in the next few years i reckon he`s dreamin !.

[Jan Thompson]

This one is owned by Ray Black from the AMVCS.

[Jan Thompson]

Here are some pictures of Ray's Schwimmwagen.

[Col Tigwell]

Thank you all for your interest, the mystery appears with the two that were evaluated by the Australian, one I know ended up in Tasmania but now both seem to have vanished.

Have great interest in both the Kubel and swimming wagons but the later are bringing good money, the highest price paid for one recently is $235,000.

Kubels appear much lower but both are now getting very low as far as stocks are concerned. The Kubel has the advantage that parts are mory easy to obtain.

Any way thank you all for posting and especially lovely Jan it is great to see a lady amongst us.

Regards

Col

[Jeff Gordon]

There is a replica in Brisbane. It was built a long time ago with plans posted from Germany. Built on a beatle chassis of course.
Cheers
Jeff