Love and Air-Cooled Engines: Valentine’s Day Run 2025
Love was definitely in the air—and the tyres—for the Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day Run! There is no better way to celebrate than with a scenic drive in a classic VW followed by a “lekker” breakfast with the club. This gallery showcases our fleet of Beach Buggies, Baja Bugs, and VW Beetles cruising through the beautiful Western Cape landscape. Whether you’re a long-time member or a newcomer, our runs are all about the passion for air-cooled VWs and the great company that comes with them. Check out the photos of our romantic road trip and mark your calendars for Zara’s Run on 25 January!
Faizal and his trusty Jeep, decked out for Valentine’s Day, join the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club at our meeting point, Lovers Lane Plattekloof Hill. Looks like someone’s ready to share the love (and maybe a little air-cooled VW magic). Who needs a beach when you’ve got Lovers Lane and a bunch of classic VWs? From right to left, we’ve got Anton Kleyn’s “Shrek” (a green Kango beach buggy with a 1400 Nissan motor – talk about a heart transplant!), Garry Fleming’s pink “Emoji” (a Beamish beach buggy powered by a classic 1600 VW air-cooled Beetle motor), and Wiehann’s yellow Beamish, also rocking a 1600 VW air-cooled Beetle engine. Same buggies, different angle! Here’s another look at Anton Kleyn’s “Shrek” (that green Kango with the Nissan heart), Garry Fleming’s “Emoji” (pink Beamish, 1600 VW air-cooled Beetle power), and Wiehann’s yellow Beamish (also rocking a 1600 VW air-cooled Beetle engine). These beach buggies were the stars of our Valentine’s Run. Talk about a perfect trio! “Shrek “Anton’s Kango, Garry Fleming’s “Emoji” and Wiehann’s Beamish. We’ve also got Faizal’s Jeep, Anthony Jenkins’ “Bumblebee” Salamander, and Brent Van Der Weijde’s orange Salamander. Cruising down Lovers Lane in Plattekloof for our Valentine’s Run! These buggies (and their drivers) are spreading the love (and the air-cooled VW vibes). That is a beautiful orange Salamander Beach Buggy.A quick pit stop on Lovers Lane in Plattekloof for a pre-run briefing. Getting the scoop on the day’s adventures before we hit the road in our classic VWs. Brent Van Der Weijde giving us the lowdown on the route before we hit the road for the Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run! Lovers Lane, here we come!And we’re off! The Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run is officially underway. Engines revving, buggies rolling, and good times ahead!First pit stop of the day! Fueling up with coffee and good company at Surfers Corner in False Bay. The perfect way to break up a scenic drive in our classic VWs. That is Brent’s Salamander Beach Buggy.Faizal and Ayesha Williams sharing their Jeep love with a fellow enthusiast at our Surfers Corner pit stop. Turns out, classic VWs aren’t the only vehicles that turn heads! Wiehann Geldenhuys’ bright yellow Beamish beach buggy, “Bug,” looking good at our Surfers Corner pit stop. Powered by a classic 1600 VW air-cooled Beetle motor, this buggy is ready for adventure! Garry Fleming’s “Emoji” spreading the love (and looking good doing it!) at our Surfers Corner stop on the Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run. This pink Beamish beach buggy is a true classic! Anthony Jenkins’ “Bumblebee” making a buzz at our Surfers Corner stop on the Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run. This bright yellow Salamander beach buggy is a true head-turner! Brent Van Der Weijde’s orange Salamander beach buggy soaking up the sun (and the ocean views) at our Surfers Corner stop on the Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run. Classic VW style meets stunning scenery! Good times, good company, and great views! The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club enjoying a chat at our Surfers Corner pit stop, with our classic VWs on one side and the beautiful ocean on the other. A unique perspective from the Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run! Snapped this shot from the roof of my “Shrek” Kango, featuring Faizal’s Jeep and Wiehann’s “Bug” Beamish. Talk about a photo opportunity!Spreading the love! These “I ♥ Wild Buggers” stickers perfectly capture the spirit of our Valentine’s Day run on the back of this Salamander Beach Buggy. Show your Wild Buggers pride!Huge shoutout to Brent and Sam Van Der Weijde for these absolutely incredible gift boxes! Wow, wow, wow! What a thoughtful and amazing surprise for our Valentine’s Day run. Good friends, good food, and good times! The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club members enjoying the amazing gift boxes made by Brent and Sam Van Der Weijde during our Valentine’s Day run. So much to be thankful for! On the move again! Following Brent, Anthony, and Gary’s beach buggies as we continue our scenic Valentine’s Day run. Next stop: more fun and classic VW action! Yellow Salamander Beach Buggy in the front.Still cruisin’! Another shot of the Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run, following Brent, Anthony, and Gary’s beach buggies on this beautiful drive. Loving every minute of it!Living the dream! This was our view driving along the ocean in Kalk Bay during our Valentine’s Day run. Absolutely breathtaking! Faizal and Ayesha Williams having a blast on the Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run! So great to see everyone enjoying the day. Pit stop at the shark watchers lookout for some breathtaking views during our Valentine’s Day run. What a perfect spot to admire the scenery (and our awesome VWs)!We’ve arrived at our next pit stop: The Cannon in Simonstown! Time to explore this historic landmark and enjoy the views.Talk about a photo opportunity! Our classic beach buggies lined up with The Cannon in Simon’s Town as the backdrop. A perfect blend of vintage vehicles and local history. Wiehann Geldenhuys hopping out of his trusty yellow Beamish, “Bug,” at The Cannon in Simon’s Town. Time to explore and enjoy the scenery!Mickey posing with Anton Kleyn’s “Shrek” at The Cannon in Simon’s Town. What a great day for a drive in our classic VWs! A peek inside The Cannon in Simon’s Town! Exploring this historic landmark during our Valentine’s Day run. Michelle, Mickey, Ayesha, and Sam taking a seat (and striking a pose!) on the barrel of The Cannon in Simon’s Town. Just another fun moment from our Valentine’s Day run! Michelle taking in the sights from atop The Cannon in Simonstown! Looks like someone’s enjoying our Valentine’s Day run.Wiehann, Anthony, Brent, and Faizal soaking up the stunning harbour views from atop The Cannon in Simonstown. What a perfect way to enjoy our Valentine’s Day run! A stunning view of Simonstown harbour from our vantage point atop The Cannon. What a perfect backdrop for our Valentine’s Day run!Taking a stroll and exploring the area around The Cannon in Simonstown during our Valentine’s Day run. So much to see and discover!Getting up close and personal with history! Inspecting the barrel of The Cannon in Simonstown during our Valentine’s Day run.Michelle Jenkins wonders what would happen if… well, let’s just say she’s contemplating the acoustics inside The Cannon. We’re sure it would be a blast! (Don’t worry, no cannons were harmed in this thought experiment.) Five of our fantastic beach buggies all lined up, Brent’s orange Salamander Beach Buggy in front and looking ready for adventure! The Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run is in full swing.Taking a break to explore, chat, and enjoy the company of fellow Wild Buggers on our Valentine’s Day run. So much to see and so many great people to share it with! Michelle and Ayesha making a careful descent from The Cannon! Safety first, even when you’re having fun on the Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run.Brent and Faizal checking out the back of The Cannon during our Simonstown stop on the Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run. Soaking up the history and enjoying the day!All aboard! Back at our beach buggies and ready to hit the road again on our Valentine’s Day run. Where to next?Back on the road and heading uphill! Following Brent, Anthony, Gary, and Wiehann as we climb the mountain on our Valentine’s Day run. These classic VWs can handle anything! Following Anthony, Gary, and Wiehann as we make our way up the mountain on our Valentine’s Day run. These classic VWs are made for this! Exploring the charming shores of Simon’s Town! Checking out the stalls and paying a visit to Just Nuisance during our Valentine’s Day run. Exploring new places and making memories on our Valentine’s Day run! A beautiful view of Simon’s Town harbour during our Valentine’s Day run. What a perfect place to stop and admire the scenery! Exploring the charming area around Just Nuisance in Simon’s Town! Stalls, cannons, and beautiful trees – what a picturesque stop on our Valentine’s Day run. Paying our respects to a true legend! The Just Nuisance statue in Simon’s Town, a remarkable Great Dane who served in the British Royal Navy. A must-see stop on our Valentine’s Day run. Check out these adorable miniature Beetles, made by local artisans and available at the stalls in Simon’s Town. A perfect souvenir from our Valentine’s Day run! “Shrek” enjoying the ocean view! Snapped this photo from Dixie’s Restaurant during our Valentine’s Day run. What a perfect spot for a photo op! Lunchtime at Dixie’s! Relaxing and refueling before the next leg of our Valentine’s Day run. Good food, good company, and great memories in the making. Casual chats and good times at Dixie’s! Catching up with fellow Wild Buggers during our Valentine’s Day run.Quick chat outside Dixie’s, and then it’s back on the road! The Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run continues!Faizal and Ayesha Williams’ Jeep enjoying a sweet treat stop on our Valentine’s Day run! Ice cream and beautiful views – what a perfect combination.Shrek, Emoji, and Mango all lined up at our ice cream stop! What a colourful trio of beach buggies on our Valentine’s Day run.Anthony and Michelle Jenkins’ Bumblebee Salamander Beach Buggy taking a break at our ice cream stop. A perfect way to cool down on a beautiful Valentine’s Day run. What a fantastic day for a drive!Brent and Sam Van Der Weijde catching up with Gary at our ice cream stop. Good company and good times on our Valentine’s Day run.Honeycomb sugar cones all around! Wow, very, very lekker! A perfect sweet treat on our Valentine’s Day run.Back on the road and ready for more! The Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run is far from over, with more exciting stops waiting for us.Aha! Another pit stop, and just look at that view! The Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run is full of surprises and stunning scenery.Shrek, Bumblebee, Emoji, Mango, and the Jeep all lined up at our scenic lookout point! What a fantastic view and an even better group of vehicles on our Valentine’s Day run.Same stunning view, different angle! Shrek, Bumblebee, Emoji, Mango, and the Jeep showing off at our scenic lookout point on the Valentine’s Day run. It’s not often that you see 2 Salamander Beach Buggies togetherWow!! This view is absolutely incredible! Taking a moment to appreciate the scenery on our Valentine’s Day run.What a sight! Our beach buggies look absolutely fantastic in these incredible surroundings. The Wild Buggers Valentine’s Day run is truly something special.A huge thank you to Sam & Brent Van Der Weijde for these absolutely amazing gift boxes! Packed with thoughtful goodies, they were a wonderful surprise for everyone on our Valentine’s Day run.Sam’s special touch! This delicious nougat bar, wrapped with a custom Wild Buggers label, was a sweet surprise for everyone on our Valentine’s Day run. Thank you, Sam!
Enjoyed the photos? Now get the full story! If you want to know what actually happened behind the scenes of these shots, read our official Love and Air-Cooled Engines Run Report. Get all the details on the route, the highlights, and the classic Beach Buggy vibes from the day.
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