VW Graveyard

The following are cars that are or have been owned by our members. If you own or have owned one of these vehicles why not drop us a line and let us know when you owned it, how its getting on, what state it's in, what modifications you've made etc. as we would be interested to know and would like to build a history of these cars.

(The names in Blue indicate the owners who belong to Circle Yer Wagens)

Vehicle Details     Rest in Pieces ?
 A bit of a rolling resto this one but it's got a Dormobile interior and more importantly a comfy bed so no more tents for us ! 1972 Bay Window. 
AFW 512K

Chris Riley : Consett  : - Aug  '09

Steve Martin : Newcastle : Aug '09 -

This car has a 2007cc engine and a narrowed front beam with CSP disk brakes.

It also features leather upholstery and autometer gauges have been fitted to the car.

1965 Karmann Ghia. 
KBF 196C
Graham Rutterford : Oxfordshire : -  '01

Ash Masalski : Leicestershire :  '01 - Feb '06

Steve Martin : Newcastle : Feb '06 -

Originally a sea blue 1300 saloon. The car was ordered with American bumpers and rear stone guards.

The car has now been cal looked and features a custom interior and dressed 1641cc engine.

1965 Beetle. DXG 226C

James Gott : Middlesbrough :Oct '65 - June '88

Jules Conor : Middlesbrough : June '88 - May '97

Steve Martin : Newcastle : May '97 - Oct '04

Ben Summers : Newcastle : Oct '04 - 

The car features a 1600cc engine. The interior was stock although a sports steering wheel had been added and a set of three gauges under the dash. 1966 Beetle. MYU 693D

Steve Martin : Newcastle : Jan '95 - May '97
This bug has recently been imported from the states and was original restored by Kustom Coach Werks. It has a 4" narrowed beam and is shortly to have original 4.5" fuchs added. 1965 Beetle.

John Dennis : Milton Keynes : Mar '08 - 
This bus was imported from the states and has been upgraded with a wild 1776cc and porsche brakes. The front and rear have also been  narrowed. 1964 Camper. GBD 812B

John Dennis : Milton Keynes : July '05 - June '06
The car was fully restored in the USA and features a 1776cc engine. Since being sold the car has received a new engine and has featured in Total VW Magazine (June 2001) 1966 Cabriolet. JJN 542D

John Dennis : Sunderland : Nov '93 - June '00

Sam Williams : Wales : June '00 - 

This bus was bought to travel around Europe being sold shortly afterwards. 1965 Camper. BEC 672C

John Dennis : Sunderland :

 

Ex magazine featured 1964 Java Green Bug. This is a very clean low owner car which also came with a stack of ghistory although time will tell if Bri get's the urge to bung a big motor in the back ! 1964 Beetle. B

Brian Donkin : Blyth : Oct '09 - 
This lowlight was purchased off eBay  and is to feature a new paintjob and has a stonkin turbo'd 2007cc motor. More pic's to follow! 1958 Lowlight Ghia. RSJ 732

Brian Donkin : Blyth : May '05 - Oct '09
This cab was fitted with BRM replica's and was motored by a twin carbed 1641cc engine. It also had very cool blue tinted windows  1969 Single Cab. HUM 285G

Brian Donkin : Gateshead : Sept '04 - May '05
This vehicle feature a race interior and had a 1776cc engine which was removed before the car was sold on.
1970 Beetle. JFT 113H

Brian Donkin : Gateshead : '93 - '00
This is a recent acquisition and has been slightly lowered. It is soon to be fitted with a big motor and IRS suspension. 1960 Panel Van. 960 UXJ

Marcus Atkinson : Middlesbrough : Aug '95 - 
This can regularly be seen racing at York dragstrip. It has a large engine and full leather interior. It also has loads of desirable accessories including empi steering wheel and 4.5'' fuch's. 1955 Oval. WSL 656

Marcus Atkinson : Middlesbrough : '94 - 
A full on race car (Little Red Rooster) with a 2165cc engine and 48 idf carbs. The car also has a  flipfront and glass wings etc. Dave has recently run a 11.7 with more to come as he gets used to the NOS ! 1972 Beetle. WHK 512L

Keith Gaddenne :  '80 - Oct '03

Dave Downes : Washington : Oct '03 - Sept '09

A cal looked '67 featuring a smooth dash and custom interior. 1967 Beetle. LVH 87E

Dave Downes : Washington : '97 -
This recent purchase will be seen at various shows around the uk and no doubt will undergo a mild resto at some point so watch this space. 1966 Split Screen. 
TRX 381D

Mick Atkinson : Middlesbrough : Apr '09 -
This pop top was bought to provide some comfort for Mick's ageing bones but the lure of a split screen became too much and so it wasn't in Mick's possession very long. 1972 Bay Window. 


Mick Atkinson : Middlesbrough : '09 - Apr '09
This clean left hand drive Ghia has a John Maher built 1776 and has recently been fitted with Enkei's as well as a turbo to fuel Mick's drag strip addiction. 1965 Karmann Ghia. 
EOL 755C

Mick Atkinson : Middlesbrough : '06 - Apr '09

Andy Finch : Essex : Apr '09 -