1955 VW Dealer Poster

Another poster for on the wall of the new showroom. This one is from around 1955.

Gilbarco Restoration 4

Restoration completed. All new rubbers and glass in and fully assembled. Electricity all wired up and new hose.

1958 VW Technical Poster

All through 1950s up to early 1960s Volkswagen published series of posters for use within VW Dealerships and Service Points. This example was found at a dealer in the US and dates from 1958 showing the dashboard after the oval window beetle and listing all the controls. Soon to be framed and on display in the new garage.

Gilbarco Restoration 3

Faceplates restored and all panels back from spray painter. All parts in and ready for final assembly.
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Period Books 1 - The Volkswagen Inside Out

Some 1950s VW related books are well worth buying / collecting. This for example are two booklets named "The Volkswagen Inside Out". Printed in 1958 and 1959 these are collections of articles translated from the German magazine "GUTE FAHRT" the official magazine for VW drivers.

I only have these 2 and know they were also printed in German language under the title "VW-ABC So Siegt der VW von Innen Aus". Are there more in English???

DIY 1952 Beetle

In October we had the NOS Revell kit of a VW Samba. This month we found a 1952 VW postcard that allows you to build your own beetle. Bring out the scissors and glue!

Gilbarco Restoration 2

Pump frame restored and all penals back from media-blasting and in color primer.