Show & Shine Photos, VW Nationals in Taupo

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

VW Nationals, Taupo

VW Nationals, Taupo

VW Nationals, Taupo

Fit out of the Kombi above

Fit out of the Kombi above

Kombined Experience - Events Hire

Kombined Experience – Events Hire

VW Nationals, Taupo

VW Nationals, Taupo

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 – 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

VW Nationals, Taupo

VW Nationals, Taupo

VW Nationals, Taupo

VW Nationals, Taupo

VW Nationals, Taupo

Dub-Box Retro VW Inspired Caravan

Dub-Box Retro VW Inspired Caravan

Interior of Dub-Box

Interior of Dub-Box

VW Nationals, Taupo

VW Nationals, Taupo

Yes, It Is Cool - No, I'm Not Going To Paint It' says a sticker on the back

‘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

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

Kombi Cabins made by Garden Sheds Direct in Auckland

4 thoughts on “Show & Shine Photos, VW Nationals in Taupo

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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