Whoa, Black Betty, bam-ba-lam

[John Daniels]

I'm not one for naming my vehicles but my wife chose this and I think it might stick!

I thought I'd create a thread and hope to keep it updated with trips and any changes I make along the way

Recently picked up a 2013 SE 180 with DSG and cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, fifth seat rail. The previous owner also fitted a set of 19" ABT DR'S, 30mm VW lowering springs, ABT front spoiler, VW side bars wrapped in carbon fibre and a brandrup front carpet.

A couple of pictures above from the for sale advert.

 

[John Daniels]

After the viewing when I'd left a deposit -

 

[John Daniels]

Following the return trip home, even a cheesy picture of me -

 

[John Daniels]

I did manage to get away this weekend for an annual trip with my brother in law and nephew to Jeep Jamboree with a 1978 Jeep CJ7 -

 

[John Daniels]

I've just started to order my first additions, so hopefully to arrive soon will be a set of inka seat covers and monster mats, more additions to come shortley I think though

 

[John Daniels]

With less than a weeks ownership under my belt, I couldn't be happier, they are truly an amazing vehicle. Really happy and looking forward to many more trips.

 

[motacyclist]

Following the return trip home, even a cheesy picture of me -
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Van looks great, but you need to get a mean outfit to match. Something like ... er ... Batman?

 

[John Daniels]

It's keeping my other camper company at the minute, a solid 1969 early bay westfalia pop top -

 

[John Daniels]

Few additions added -

Inka seat covers in grey
Monster mats
Wind deflectors
Carbon effect bonnet bra

 

[daz60]

Few additions added -

Inka seat covers in grey
Monster mats
Wind deflectors
Carbon effect bonnet bra

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nice looking van John, what size tyres are on it

 

[John Daniels]

They are 225/45/19

 

[daz60]

thanks John

 

[John Daniels]

Sold the 69 Westfalia the other day but couldn't resist an old versus new shot (or 20!). Feels odd being non-aircooled at the minute

 

[Jason Phillips]

Hi John, fantastic looking Cali! You beat me to it. I saw your Cali on AutoTrader and the original owner said it had been sold. Enjoy.

 

[ROKET]

Hi john i could have had your cali a week earlier it had been reduced by 2000 from a month ago desided it was to far to go to the south coast i have something similar to yours now Hey John them wheels are the best on the market,my only regret would be the hard ride.cheers

 

[John Daniels]

Hi, thanks for the comments. Yes I'd been looking at it on auto trader and when he came back off holiday he reduced it by £3k so I was off on a 500 mile round trip the following day Deposit paid and another 500 mile round trip a few days later to collect it.

Love it so far and I've a number of cars which are far lower so for me it drives like a dream

 

[Kano]

Wow...!!! Mean looking machine. A spoiler would look good maybe?!