Castle and Chappies Cruise Photo Gallery

What an absolute cracker of a day on the road! The Castle and Chappies Cruise brought together our amazing convoy of classic air-cooled VW machines and custom beach buggies for a lekker coastal run through Cape Town.

Starting off with early coffee at Bothasig KFC, we hit the road together before pulling up at the historic Castle of Good Hope for a dose of local history. From there, it was pure driving bliss as the convoy rumbled down the peninsula, taking on the legendary cliffs of Chapman’s Peak Drive with toll gate fees covered and cooler boxes unpacked for a coastal picnic. We wrapped up the fun down at Mariner’s Wharf in Hout Bay, dodging some brutal speedbumps, checking EMPI sumps, enjoying ice creams in the sunshine, and taking in the harbour views.

Browse through our photo album below to relive all the smiles, epic rides, and top-tier gees from this unforgettable day out.

A detailed close-up of a neatly tuned dual-carburetor engine inside the open rear decklid of a classic air-cooled VW Beetle.
Pop the lid and admire the chrome, because nothing gets a bunch of petrol heads talking quite like a freshly tuned dual-carb engine bay.
A high-angle view of a gleaming dark blue classic Beetle parked outside Bothasig KFC during a club meetup.
Shining bright under the morning sun, this gorgeous blue Kewer was looking proper pristine and ready to hit the road.
A white classic VW Beetle with black alloy wheels and headlight eyelids parked at the Bothasig KFC meetup.
Bertus’s clean white Kewer looking sharp with those black rims and retro headlight eyelids, ready for a proper day out on the road.
A light blue 1974 classic VW Beetle parked outside Bothasig KFC during a club run meetup.
Kyle Cato’s light blue 1974 Kewer looks sweet on the outside, but under the lid packs a freshly built 1835cc motor with dual 40 IDFs ready to roar.
A gathering of classic air-cooled VW Beetles and a beach buggy in the Bothasig KFC parking lot before a club run.
The only thing that smells better than 11 herbs and spices is high-octane fuel and vintage exhaust fumes at the morning meet up point.
A close-up view inside the open engine bay of a light blue classic VW showing a dual-carburetor air-cooled motor setup.
Lifting the rear decklid on Kyle’s 1974 Kewer reveals the real business end—a freshly prepped 1835cc heart ready to tackle the coastal hills.
A group of people walking through the stone archway entrance of the historic Castle of Good Hope under a clear blue sky.
Time to stretch the legs and play tourist for an hour as the crew heads through the archway for our guided tour.
A man standing on an elevated portico behind four life-size historical bronze statues in a cobbled courtyard at the Castle of Good Hope.
Kyle Cato thinks he is part of the display, holding perfectly still behind the impressive statues during our private tour of the Castle.
A group of club members standing in a circle in the cobblestone courtyard of the Castle of Good Hope under tree shade.
Gathered in the shade on the cobblestones, catching up and swapping stories while we wait for our official Castle tour to kick off.
A tour guide demonstrating details over a glass display model of the historic fort to a group of attentive visitors.
Who knew? Our tour guide dropped a proper history bomb, explaining that an entire original fort once stood right out front before this Castle was ever built.
A top-down view of a detailed historical scale model displaying a five-pointed star-shaped fort surrounded by a moat.
An aerial look at the original star-shaped clay fort model showing how the early settlement was designed long before stone bastions took over.
A stone-paved vaulted archway with large iron gates featuring a realistic mural of historical tall ships sailing in Table Bay.
At first glance, it looks like an open doorway straight to the 17th-century harbor, but it is actually an incredible mural painted inside the archway.
A heavy wooden green arched door mounted on a historic stone wall with a sign reading Torture Room.
This is where we send members who forget to check their oil levels before a long weekend convoy!
A group of people standing close together within a dimly lit, rough stone-walled dungeon room during a guided historical tour.
The Wild Buggers crew experience a bit of the dark side of local history, crowding into the infamous Donkergat dungeon during our Castle tour.
A group of visitors walking single file through a low brick arched doorway into a stone dungeon room.
Duck your head and watch your step as the Wild Buggers group files through the narrow archway into the historic Donkergat.
A historical leather cat o nine tails whip mounted in a white display case inside a museum exhibition.
Definitely not standard toolkit equipment for the garage, but certainly an eye-opening artifact inside the Torture Room display.
A group of visitors walking single file down a narrow, yellow-walled historic stone stairwell inside the Castle.
Filing down the narrow stone stairways of the Castle, making sure nobody takes a wrong turn into the dungeons.
A tour group gathered on paved stone flags outside a historic yellow brick building during a guided walkthrough.
Soaking in the sun and some fascinating local history as our guide walks us through the stories behind these ancient stone walls.
A glass doorway with sign text reading Military Museum leading into a stone paved hallway inside the Castle.
Heading into the Military Museum section of the Castle to check out historical displays and local artifacts on our tour.
A framed historical oil painting portrait of Jan van Riebeeck hanging inside a museum gallery wall.
Checking out the original trendsetter himself inside the museum, back when a hair comb and a formal collar were the ultimate accessories.
An exceptionally long polished wooden dining table with dozens of matching chairs lining a carpeted hall with chandeliers inside the Castle.
Imagine trying to pass the salt down this table! A look inside the grand Lady Anne Barnard banqueting hall during our walkthrough.
Heavy weathered iron prisoner leg shackles and connecting chains displayed inside a glass museum case.
These heavy iron shackles put a whole new meaning on heavy duty mechanical hardware!
An 18th-century restored room exhibit featuring vintage wooden furniture, a large armoire, woven carpets, and an information display board inside the Castle museum.
Stepping back in time to see how the Castle high-ups lived in the 1700s, complete with original wooden armoires and classic period décor.
A man ducking down to peer into a low, stone-paved vaulted archway tunnel inside a historic fort.
Jacques ducking down to see where this tight stone passage leads, proving no corner of the Castle went unexplored on our tour.
A high elevated stone walkway on top of a historic fort wall with brick pillars and a small bell tower overlooking urban buildings under a clear blue sky.
Soaking in the sun and sweeping views high up on top of the Katzenelnbogen bastion before we head back down to the vehicles.
Harvey Metcalf standing beside his blue and white Beamish beach buggy in a paved parking lot under tree shade.
Back at the vehicles after our tour, catching up with Harvey Metcalf beside his iconic white and blue Beamish before we roll out for the coastal drive.
A line of classic air-cooled VW Beetles and beach buggies driving in convoy down a shaded road.
Tails up and brake lights on as the Wild Buggers convoy hits the road again, heading straight for our picnic spot on Chapman’s Peak Drive.
A bright blue classic VW Beetle with a roof rack driving along a tree-lined suburban street under dappled shade.
Cruising under a canopy of green as the Wild Buggers convoy winds its way along one of the most scenic stretches on our route.
Bertus Visser driving his white classic VW Beetle leading a convoy of vintage cars along a sunny paved road.
Bertus Visser keeping right on our tail in his tidy white 1600 air-cooled Beetle as the convoy winds its way along the coast.
A blue and white beach buggy and classic VW Beetles lined up at the stone Chapman's Peak tollgate plaza under a clear blue sky.
Lined up and paying the toll as the club takes care of the entry fee so the entire convoy can roll straight onto Chapman’s Peak Drive.
Panoramic scenic view of Hout Bay coastal bay and surrounding green mountain peaks under a clear blue sky.
This incredible view across Hout Bay is exactly why Chapman’s Peak is an absolute bucket-list road for any coastal cruise.
Club members standing around a dark blue vintage VW Beetle with an open rear engine lid at a roadside picnic area.
Every air-cooled adventure needs a quick pitstop story, and Hans and Neil were ready to give Thunder Bug a friendly stoot when needed!
Club members leaning over the rear engine bay of a blue classic VW Beetle in a sunny gravel parking area.
When an air-cooled engine throws a little mystery your way, you can bet half the club will be leaning over the lid to figure it out together.
Sushi platters and iced tea bottles resting on the black vinyl back seat of a bright green beach buggy during a picnic stop.
Who says petrolheads can only do biltong and braais? Fresh sushi on the back seat makes for a high class picnic stop on the coast!
Heinrich Thiart's turquoise blue classic VW Beetle parked beneath tall trees at a mountain picnic stop along Chapman's Peak Drive.
Heinrich Thiart’s turquoise blue 1600 Beetle looking absolute picture-perfect parked under the shade with the mountain backdrop stealing the show.
A bright green beach buggy with surfboards strapped to the roll cage parked beside a blue classic Beetle at a mountain picnic stop.
Nothing says West Coast beach buggy vibes quite like strapping surfboards to the roll cage for a Sunday cruise along the pass.
Harvey Metcalf's white and blue Beamish beach buggy parked under tall shady trees at a scenic mountain picnic area.
Harvey Metcalf’s white and blue 1600 Beamish taking a well-earned break under the shade with the mountain peaks standing tall behind us.
Viv Reyneke's metallic gunmetal grey classic VW Beetle with open front trunk and vintage roof luggage parked under large trees.
Viv Reyneke’s gunmetal grey 1600 Beetle looking slick under the trees, complete with classic roof luggage and a popped bonnet for a quick check.
Bertus Visser's white vintage VW Beetle parked under tall shady trees at a mountain picnic lookout area.
Bertus Visser’s clean white 1600 looking right at home parked under the shade while the crew relaxes and catches up during our picnic stop.
A lowered classic blue VW Beetle with a roof rack parked at a coastal picnic site under large trees with mountains in the background.
A serious contender for the slickest ride on this run, this slammed blue Beetle looked absolutely perfect gleaming under the coastal sun.
Club members sitting on camp chairs in the grass under trees enjoying a picnic next to a classic blue VW Beetle.
Camp chairs unfolded, cooler boxes opened, and cold drinks poured—this is how the Wild Buggers do a proper Sunday picnic stop.
A person lying on a picnic blanket in the grass under tree shade during an outdoor club gathering.
Now that is how you properly enjoy a Sunday cruise pitstop—stretching out on a blanket in the shade for pure relaxation!
Two customized beach buggies and a turquoise classic VW Beetle parked beneath large shade trees with mountain peaks in the background.
Now this is a postcard perfect lineup—two radical buggies and a classic Beetle taking a breather beneath the trees!
Mickey sitting on the side door frame of Shrek the green beach buggy chatting with club members overlooking coastal mountains.
Mickey using Shrek as the ultimate perch while the crew shares laughs and coastal stories overlooking the bay.
Rear view of a classic ivory Porsche 356 speedster convertible with red leather interior parked at a mountain lookout.
How beautiful is this stunning Porsche S, adding a bit of timeless classic elegance to our coastal cruise pitstop!
Front view of an ivory classic Porsche 356 convertible with chrome bumpers parked at a sunny gravel rest area.
Seeing this gorgeous ivory Porsche speedster from the front had everyone in the convoy admiring every single classic detail.
A two-tone light blue and grey classic air-cooled VW Beetle with a white roof rack parked in the shade at a scenic picnic site.
Just another absolute beauty parked in the shade—this two-tone blue classic looks like it drove straight out of a vintage showroom!
A bright lime green beach buggy with surfboards on the roll cage parked on the concrete wharf at Mariner's Wharf in Hout Bay overlooking the ocean and mountains.
You cannot get much closer to the ocean than this—parked right on the wharf at Mariner’s Wharf taking in those unbeatable Hout Bay views!
Kyle Cato lying on the harbour ground inspecting the underside and EMPI deep sump of his light blue classic VW Beetle.
Kyle Cato taking a close look under his light blue Beetle after tackling those nasty speedbumps—luckily the EMPI deep sump came out completely unscathed!
Bertus Visser's white classic air-cooled VW Beetle parked on the concrete harbour pier overlooking ocean waters and coastal mountains.
Those harbour speed bumps were no joke, and while a few cars played it safe and turned around, nothing was going to stop Bertus from reaching the pier!
A highly modified, open-topped bright green beach buggy with large green alloy wheels and integrated rear cage structure parked on a high concrete pier overlooking mountains and the ocean.
While the lower rides were sweating, this custom green buggy known as Shrek just enjoyed the scenic viewpoint with zero speedbump anxiety.
A fleet of classic air-cooled VWs and custom beach buggies parked in a row on the concrete harbour pier facing the open ocean and coastal mountains.
Now that is a scenic parking spot—our convoy lined up right along the pier with the ocean and mountain peaks stealing the show!
A group of club members standing on the concrete harbour pier looking across the ocean towards mountain peaks next to a white classic VW Beetle.
A few members chose to stretch their legs and walk down rather than test their low ground clearance over those brutal speedbumps—and the harbour view was worth every step!
Leon Visser wearing a VW cap climbing inside a large harbour fender tire mounted to the edge of a concrete pier over deep blue ocean water.
Leave it to Leon Visser to turn a harbour fender tire into a photo op—you never know what crazy antics our members will get up to next!
Heinrich Thiart's turquoise blue classic 1600 VW air-cooled Beetle with a white roof rack parked on the concrete harbour pier overlooking the bay and mountains.
Heinrich Thiart taking it extra slow and steady over those harbour speedbumps to land his beautiful turquoise 1600 classic right at the water’s edge!
A light blue classic VW Beetle and the green beach buggy Shrek parked side by side on a concrete pier with members standing and chatting nearby.
Just some lekker old chatting on the pier while the rides take a well-deserved breather next to the harbour waters!
A bright green custom beach buggy and a light blue classic air-cooled VW Beetle parked on a harbour wharf with mountain views.
A fantastic rear-view contrast between custom creativity and classic curves, framed by Hout Bay’s iconic harbour and mountains.
Mickey, Jacques, and Leon Visser enjoying ice cream cones while leaning against the bright green beach buggy Shrek at the harbour.
After battling those harbour speedbumps, the crew earned a well-deserved ice cream break right beside Shrek!
A club member wearing a cap and sunglasses sitting on the large rear tire of a green beach buggy enjoying an ice cream cone at the harbour.
Finding the ultimate perch on a wide rear tire to enjoy an ice cream cone—now that is proper harbour cruise relaxation!
Harvey Metcalf wearing a cap leaning against the roll cage of his blue and white striped beach buggy at the harbour parking lot.
Harvey Metcalf holding his drink and chatting beside his ride as we wrap up another fantastic run—all good things must come to an end!

Missed out on this coastal run or ready for the next adventure? We would love to have you along for the ride! Check out details for our upcoming convoy on our next event page at https://wildbuggers.co.za/next-event/. There are never any tickets or formal RSVPs required with The Wild Buggers—just get your ride prepped, pack your cooler box, rock up, and drive!

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