The 25th NZ Volkswagen Nationals were held in Taupo over Easter weekend. We went to the Show & Shine at Tongariro Domain and were especially wowed by the collection of VW Kombis. (Kombi coming from the German word Kombinationskraftwagen – meaning combination vehicle).
VW Nationals, Taupo
VW Nationals, Taupo
VW Nationals, Taupo
Fit out of the Kombi above
Kombined Experience – Events Hire
VW Nationals, Taupo
VW Nationals, Taupo
VW Nationals, Taupo – Special features: Sun flowers make people smile. Speed grass, I need all the help I can get! (grass above rear wheels)
VW Nationals, Taupo
VW Nationals, Taupo
VW Nationals, Taupo
VW Nationals, Taupo
VW Nationals, Taupo
Dub-Box Retro VW Inspired Caravan
Interior of Dub-Box
VW Nationals, Taupo
‘Yes, It Is Cool – No, I’m Not Going To Paint It’ says a sticker on the back
VW Nationals, Taupo
VW Nationals, Taupo
VW Nationals, Taupo
VW Nationals, Taupo
VW Nationals Taupo
VW Nationals, Taupo
VW Nationals, Taupo
Kombi Cabins made by Garden Sheds Direct in Auckland
Hi we are so pleased that my dads kombi made it to the nationals. Long story short dad passed away a year ago and mum decided to sell their kombi that they have had for the last 50 years , yep 50 years.She has gone to a lovely couple from the north and they are so happy with their new kombi and said what a fab time they had. Mum knows that they will have lots of fun in her as we had as a family growing up. Enjoy life and keep on enjoying all the vws out there , oh by the way my dad was also a vw mechanic at 5 star motors in the 50s to to the 70s .
Hi
Gosh, 50 years, so many memories for your family, and as the Kombi is in good hands there will be even more fun memories to be made. There’s something special about VWs and it’s neat to see how much pride and joy comes with them when they gather in one place. Long may your Dad’s Kombi travel NZ.
Hi Chelsea
What a nice surprise for you to find as you were passing through. I spent way too long choosing and uploading the photos so thank you for your comments. Loved the sun flower Kombi too and the reason the owner/s painted it that way.
I was also at the Show and Shine when stopping through Taupo – what a great day and lovely photos. My favourite was definitely the Sunflower Kombi.