Nowadays the scene as we know it has become super competitive with everyone trying to better everyone else's ideas or cars. Finding people that are truly passionate about cars is like a breath of fresh air and this was truly a treat for me when I arrived at United Wheelers; 'The Hala' as they call it.
As soon as I walked in I received a very warm welcome and the owner Seba then apologized for not having the beetle outside since there was another car on the lift that could not be moved right away. He then invited me to share some food and drinks with the guys. To say I was blown away is an understatement having met the man for no longer than five minutes.
I automatically felt right at home talking about some of the air-cooled cars that family members own and even had a interesting discussion about the different air-cooled cars we have back home in South Africa. It truly is refreshing to be around guys that are not just about what car has the best paint, or is the lowest, or has 500 plus horsepower; just genuine down to earth good people.
So I decided to take a walk around and everything in the yard has so much character...old air-cooled parts strewn everywhere alongside beetles, old T2 buses - one of which had actually been turned into a portable bar - and a few Karmann Ghia's in different stages of reconditioning, it truly is a site to behold.
This is Seba's 1956 Beetle and everything about this car catches your attention. Real old school air-cooled flavor for you.
Whilst Seba and the guys moved cars around to get the beetle out my eyes caught sight of this awesome T2 van from 1976 running a fuel injected 1.7l boxer, it sounds amazing.
The interior is an absolute blast to be in...everything has been changed out, the seats fold down to make a bed and there is nothing electrical left as even the windscreen wiper is used manually.
Once Seba got the beetle fired up and moved it outside, I took advantage of the weather and snapped a few pics.
The man himself hard at work...
I must thank the guys from United Wheelers for inviting me to their garage and for the very warm welcome. They blew me away with their genuine passion for all things automotive and their belief that following their passion doesn't require vast amounts of money, but dedication and enthusiasm.
Check out their blog you wont be sorry http://unitedwheelers.blogspot.ro/
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