The Zara’s Run: A Wild Buggers VW Air-Cooled Adventure
Meeting at the Winelands Engin 1-Stop
Our latest beach buggy outing kicked off at the Winelands Engin 1-Stop, a favorite gathering point for every VW air-cooled fan in the Western Cape. We had a massive turnout for The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club, though Nick had to deal with some carburettor gremlins on his white VW air-cooled Beamish early on.
The convoy was led by Zara’s Buggy, a stunning yellow 1600 VW air-cooled Salamander. Following close behind was a fleet of beach buggy legends: The BumbleBee and The Wasp (both 1600 Salamanders), Hugo’s red Coca-Cola T-Bug, and several Beamish and Kango models. We even had a classic 1979 VW air-cooled Kombi—still with its original owner!
Cruising the Western Cape Passes
We roared out of the 1-Stop and headed for the Huguenot Tunnel and Du Toitskloof Pass. There is nothing like the sound of a VW Beetle motor echoing through the mountains. Our beach buggy pack took the Rawsonville turnoff for a pitstop at Die Eike for coffee.
The Western Cape scenery was spectacular as we cruised through the Slanghoek Valley and tackled the winding turns of Bainskloof Pass. Whether it was a VW air-cooled buggy or the Baja Bug bakkie, every VW Beetle based ride handled the heat like a pro. We eventually ended the run at Calabash Bush Pub for a great afternoon.
Herbie’s Roadside Rescue
The trip home was a true test for The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club. Neil’s Herbie, the iconic #53 VW Beetle, suffered a breakdown with its 1600 VW air-cooled motor. Fabian was straight into the engine bay of the VW Beetle while Neil checked the boot for tools.
Since it wasn’t a petrol issue, I used my beach buggy, Shrek, to tow Herbie to Okavango. Sherene met us with the A-frame to get the VW Beetle home safely. That’s how we roll in the Western Cape—no beach buggy left behind!
Ready for the next adventure? Join The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club for our Valentine’s Run on the 14th of February! Bring your beach buggy or VW Beetle and share the love.
Ready for the next adventure? Join The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club for our Valentine’s Run on the 14th of February! Bring your beach buggy or VW Beetle and share the love.
Full Details: https://wildbuggers.co.za/next-event/
See the Action in High Definition!
We captured every moment of this VW air-cooled adventure—from the shiny VW Beetle lineup at the 1-Stop to the grit and grease of our roadside repairs. View the full beach buggy gallery to see The Wasp, The BumbleBee, and the rest of the crew in action.
View the Zara’s Run Photo Album
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