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This photograph dates from the late 50s or early 60s. Note the [edit]Parys[/edit] registration plates.

The coolest thing is the Karmann Ghia is still around and in its original paint! :hangloose:

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8) thats a stunning pic, just love the ragtop beetle as well - where is the Ghia now? Same owner ?
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The Ghia is in South Africa :wink: owned by a family member of the original owner. It briefly attended the Kaapse Kombi Kult kamp-out two years ago.
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Very nice - oh for a time machine....
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Very cool pic! :hangloose:

Wonder what colour the Beetle was - looks almost metallic?
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Since the Beetle's LHD it's an import, which means it could have been one of several optional metallic colours, and it certainly looks like metallic paint in the pic.
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Cool pic - just a correction on the registration.

TV was for Vereeniging and OV was for Parys if I am not mistaken.
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Hubcap wrote:TV was for Vereeniging and OV was for Parys if I am not mistaken.
You're correct Hubert, my bad. :hangloose:
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Super Pic Fig :hangloose:

And to think that I too was a VAALIE growing up :D
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Found this one in thesamba galleries, Cape Town in the 1950s, back when beach driving was allowed ...

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