Canola Run Photos | Wild Buggers VW Classics Convoy
Nick and Ellie’s Beach Buggy Run Highlights
What do you get when you mix a colorful convoy of air-cooled VWs, golden canola fields, and a troop of hungry baboons? You get an unforgettable Wild Buggers adventure! This gallery captures the best moments from Nick and Ellie’s Run, where our VW Family took to the open road in everything from VW classics to a sleek Porsche.
We admired an old school VW Beetle at the Stellenbosch Flying Club and enjoyed a “lekker” lunch at the Botrivier Hotel before heading to Houwhoek Pass. The day ended with a hilarious baboon raid on our snacks, proving that a beach buggy trip is never boring. Browse the photos to see our classic cars in action, and join us for our next event, Zara’s Run, on the 25th of January!
The engines are warm and the crew is here! The Wild Buggers VW family gathered bright and early at the meeting point, ready to kick off what would be an absolutely epic run.The gang’s all here and the engines are humming! The Wild Buggers crew gathered for Nick & Ellie’s Run, ready to show off our VW classics and have a blast on the open road.The meeting point was buzzing! With engines warmed up and the crew ready to roll, the only thing left to do was to hit the road for Nick & Ellie’s Run. Just look at those VW Classics!!Every good adventure starts with a final check! Here’s Clive giving the legendary Highway Surfer a little bit of pre-run love before we hit the road for Nick & Ellie’s Run.Nothing beats a scenic drive with your VW family! The Wild Buggers crew is on the road to Franschhoek, with the beautiful mountains as our co-pilots!Our coffee stop at the Stellenbosch Flying Club came with a fascinating bonus! Check out this awesome vintage South African fighter plane – a real piece of our country’s history!Even our old school VWs need a break sometimes! The Wild Buggers crew enjoyed a peaceful moment admiring a true classic of the air while stretching our legs.From VW Bug to fighter jet, we love a good classic machine! The Wild Buggers crew got an up-close and personal look at this incredible aircraft during our coffee stop.The engines need a break, and so do we! Nothing beats sitting back with the VW family and waiting for that first glorious cup of coffee after a great drive.Look who’s joined the coffee crew! Shane’s “bokkie” is fitting right in with the Wild Buggers gang, enjoying a peaceful moment under the trees with the best of them.Still soaking in the sights! Here’s Chris Zara getting a great view of the vintage fighter jet and the private planes at the Stellenbosch Flying Club, even if there was a fence in the way!And just like that, the Wild Buggers crew has arrived at our first coffee stop. Welcome to the Stellenbosch Flying Club!The engines are off, the coffee is on, and the conversations are flowing! The Wild Buggers crew taking a well-earned break under the trees at our first stop.Our rides, resting in the shade! This is what a happy convoy of VW classics looks like after a good morning drive.Sometimes the best view isn’t from the driver’s seat! The Wild Buggers crew taking a quick break to soak in the stunning mountain scenery.Even the brightest beach buggies have their moments! Here’s the Wild Buggers crew pulling over to give Chris Zara’s yellow Salamander, “Zara’s Bug,” a once-over after it developed a wheel shudder.The open road is calling! After our break, the Wild Buggers crew is back on the road and ready to take on Hellshoogte Pass with our awesome air-cooled VWs.The open road is calling! The Wild Buggers crew is still on the move, taking on the mountain roads with our awesome air-cooled VWs.Sometimes you just have to stop and take it all in. The Wild Buggers crew pulling over on the side of the road to appreciate this spectacular view!The adventure continues! The Wild Buggers crew is back on the road, with our trusty air-cooled VWs making their way up the mountain.The view is as green as it gets! The Wild Buggers crew is on the move again, climbing a lush mountain road in their awesome VW Classics.From the open road to small-town charm! The Wild Buggers crew rolling into one of the little towns on our route, ready for the next adventure.Which way do we turn? Grabouw or Villiersdorp? This is the kind of serious decision-making that happens on a Wild Buggers run!Aha! Look what we found! The Wild Buggers crew has discovered the Franschhoek Beer Company, and you know what that means… it’s time to test out some craft beer!The official welcome sign! The Wild Buggers have made it to the Franschhoek Beer Company, and the fun is just getting started.The hard part is over! Our VW classics are parked safely, and it’s time for the Wild Buggers crew to go have some fun at the brewery.Looks like Fabian’s Kango beach buggy has a little hiccup in the brewery parking lot! A true Wild Buggers moment: friends rallying to help a fellow driver.Looks like the brewery will be serving more than just beer! Nothing a few cable ties can’t fix when the Wild Buggers crew is on the job.While we love our beach buggies and VW Beetles, we’ve got to give credit where it’s due! Shane Flint’s incredible Porsche is a true head-turner and a welcome sight on any Wild Buggers run!The hard work is done! Our awesome VW classics are all lined up, shining in the sun, and ready for a rest while the Wild Buggers crew enjoys a well-earned break.One last chat before the fun begins! The Wild Buggers crew catching up and sharing stories in the parking lot before heading into the brewery.Wow, nice place! The Wild Buggers crew making their grand entrance into the Franschhoek Beer Company, ready for some well-earned relaxation.The most important stop of the day! The Wild Buggers crew taking a well-earned break and ordering some cold ones at the bar.The hard part wasn’t the drive up the mountain—it was deciding what to order! Here’s the Wild Buggers crew still mulling over the options at the bar.The hard part is done, and the good times are rolling! The Wild Buggers crew relaxing and soaking up the sun, with a cold one in hand.The engines are quiet, and the conversations are loud! The Wild Buggers crew doing what we do best: chatting away and making memories.Game face ON! The Wild Buggers crew found a new way to have some fun at the brewery: a beanbag toss challenge! Who knew we were such pros?Coffee break is over and the engines are calling! The Wild Buggers crew is back in the parking lot, ready to hit the road again for the next part of the adventure.When the view looks like this, you absolutely HAVE to stop! The Wild Buggers crew taking a moment to soak in the stunning Cape scenery and share a quick chat.The open road is calling! The Wild Buggers crew is back in our awesome VW classics, and the adventure continues.Which way do we go now? Caledon, Cape Town, or Worcester? The Wild Buggers have a tough choice to make!This is what it’s all about! The Wild Buggers crew, just cruising on the open road and soaking in the simple joy of the drive.The engines are still humming, and the adventure just keeps rolling! The Wild Buggers crew, doing what we do best: driving our awesome classic cars!Just look at that! The open road took us right through these beautiful golden yellow canola fields. What a view!The open road is full of choices! With our VW classics ready to roll, the Wild Buggers crew has a new decision to make: Kaapstad, Hermanus, or Caledon?Driving through a real-life painting! The Wild Buggers crew on the open road, with a stunning landscape of green and golden yellow fields all around us.Here’s our very own Anton Kleyn, the President of the Wild Buggers, doing what he loves best: driving his classic car on the open road.Every good driver needs a great copilot! Here’s Mickey, our very own co-pilot extraordinaire, making sure the adventure stays on track.Smiles for miles! Anthony and Michelle Jenkins showing off their happy faces and their awesome beach buggy on the open road.Looks like the Wild Buggers have made a choice! It’s Botrivier for us, and the next part of the adventure is officially on!From the open road to a local gem! The Wild Buggers crew made a fun, impromptu stop at the Botrivier Mini Market.Lunchtime! We made it! The Wild Buggers crew has arrived at the Botrivier Hotel, and it’s time to get seated and relax after a great drive.Lunchtime and our VW classics are ready for a rest! A view of some of our trusty air-cooled VWs lined up in the parking lot of the Botrivier Hotel.And we’ve arrived! This is the gate to the Botrivier Hotel, where the Wild Buggers crew found a well-earned lunch and a much-needed break from the open road.The engines are quiet and the conversation is buzzing! The Wild Buggers crew, just chatting and enjoying the company while we wait for our lunch orders.The engines are quiet, but the competition is on! Some of the Wild Buggers crew found a game of dominoes to pass the time while we waited for lunch.From the open road to a cozy pub! The Wild Buggers crew found the perfect spot to relax and unwind at the Botrivier Hotel.Even the toughest Wild Buggers need a moment to relax! Here’s Fabian and Wiehann enjoying a quick break and some conversation outside the hotel.A well-earned lunch! The food at the Botrivier Hotel was amazing, and as you can see, they don’t mess around with the portions!A well-earned lunch for a Wild Bugger! This is what pure happiness looks like on a plate: a delicious, meaty pizza to refuel the crew.Good times with good company! Here’s Geno, Mickey, and our very own Anton Kleyn, sharing a moment and enjoying the day with the VW Family.Looks like Fabian and Geno have found the perfect accessory for a VW air-cooled vehicle! These awesome Bluetooth radios look just like a VW Beetle!The moment we’ve all been waiting for! After a long drive and a few games, lunch has officially arrived, and it’s time to eat!Looks like our final pitstop on Houwhoek Pass lookout point had some unplanned guests! While we were busy admiring the paragliders, the baboons were busy with our pizza doggie bags! Ellie and Mickey had some close encounters with our furry friends.
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 Baboon Beach Buggy Run Report. Get all the details on the route, the highlights, and the classic Beach Buggy vibes from the day.
Ready to join the convoy? Don’t just watch from the sidelines. Our Beach Buggy Club is always planning the next adventure. Check out the Next Event page for meetup times and destination details for our upcoming air-cooled VW run.
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