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kabriolett
Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 260 Location: Panama City Beach, FL
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Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:35 am Post subject: A place to celebrate the brand |
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Coming September 2010, to Mall of Georgia.
Going to Coconut Creek next week to interview!
check out the site: www.gunthervw.net
at the bottom of the page is a link to a youtube video
click on "get to know us" then "classics" to see their
collection of vintage rides! [img][/img] _________________ 63 Beetle |
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Clyde
Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 855 Location: Athens
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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I'll be praying your interview goes great! Looks like an awesome guy to work for! _________________ '69 Bug, 1776, dual kadrons, Web 111 cam
Clyde's Aircooled
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kabriolett
Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 260 Location: Panama City Beach, FL
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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thanks! I'm looking forward to doing what I love in a place I really enjoy! _________________ 63 Beetle |
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:02 am Post subject: |
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Bob, this will be great. I hope all goes well and you slide right in to your dream job. We'll all come to visit you as a club cruise. _________________ 73 Typ481
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scott
Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 279 Location: bethlehem ga
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Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:38 am Post subject: |
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good luck BOB you will do great!! looks great place cant wait to see it _________________ flat black 68 with biggies on back skinny up front- no power and i dont need wax!!!always ready for icecream !!! |
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scott
Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 279 Location: bethlehem ga
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Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:43 am Post subject: |
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Hey Bob , Gunthar's shop looks awsome, cool he has long hair!!!! must be a good guy!! _________________ flat black 68 with biggies on back skinny up front- no power and i dont need wax!!!always ready for icecream !!! |
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Mountain Power House
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 879 Location: Aircooled Heaven USA
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Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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I find their approach and dedication to the REAL VWs very refreshing. Its rare that new car dealers even recognize the older cars, except in the hokey ads on TV.
I have always appreciated Porsche's outlook on the vintage cars much more than VW, the Porsche parts system still has most parts for the 356 readily available, try buying a part for a '57 Oval from VW..
Having Gunther's enthusiasm in our area is bound to escalate the interest in these old German cars a little more.. Thats good for the cause. _________________ Jake Raby
57 Oval
64 Porsche 356C Outlaw
66 Bug -The Plague Returns!
73 VW Thing (Will I ever finish it?)
73 Superbeetle (Suby Power!)
76 Porsche 912E (X3!)
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Sapp67
Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Posts: 331 Location: Athens, GA
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Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Bob,
That sounds great! I hope they do come to Buford. That site has had a VW dealership sign up for years now. I hope Gunther's comes through for you and the rest of us. _________________ Steve
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69 KG
Joined: 05 Apr 2007 Posts: 28 Location: Flowery Branch
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Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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I talked to this guy's dad just the other day at Greene Ford in Gainesville while waiting on the Exploder to get serviced. His dad expressed how his son's dealerships always sponcered AirCooled events and how much they still loved their aircooled cars. A relly nice guy. |
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Mountain Power House
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 879 Location: Aircooled Heaven USA
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Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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Bob, have any contact info for mr. Gunther??? I'd like to contact him about our event that we'll be doing in the spring..
Maybe someone else that you have met might be a stepping stone for me?? You can PM me if you want. _________________ Jake Raby
57 Oval
64 Porsche 356C Outlaw
66 Bug -The Plague Returns!
73 VW Thing (Will I ever finish it?)
73 Superbeetle (Suby Power!)
76 Porsche 912E (X3!)
79 VW Iltis 4X4 |
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kabriolett
Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 260 Location: Panama City Beach, FL
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Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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[img][/img]
We spent Thursday afternoon touring the facility & talking with the folks there. I'll tell you; Disney's got nothing on this place! Its got so much going on. New cars, vintage cars, radical artwork, great music playing and a bunch of folks really enjoying working there.
They are excited about coming to Mall of Georgia. The place will have a "Woodstock" event lawn, where they will host different events, including local VW clubs! _________________ 63 Beetle |
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Mountain Power House
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 879 Location: Aircooled Heaven USA
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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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I am meeting with Mr. Gunther Saturday morning at the site for the new dealership.
he is one cool guy! _________________ Jake Raby
57 Oval
64 Porsche 356C Outlaw
66 Bug -The Plague Returns!
73 VW Thing (Will I ever finish it?)
73 Superbeetle (Suby Power!)
76 Porsche 912E (X3!)
79 VW Iltis 4X4 |
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kabriolett
Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 260 Location: Panama City Beach, FL
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Sapp67
Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Posts: 331 Location: Athens, GA
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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Wow! Things look and sound promising. I hope it all works out for Bob and Jake. I'm glad Gunther is moving in and not just another run of the mill new car dealer.
Cool site work pictures. Choate does pretty decent work. They recently completed the new Lawrenceville Police Station that we designed. _________________ Steve
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Mountain Power House
Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 879 Location: Aircooled Heaven USA
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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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I can't think of too many people I have met in the past few years that I was excited to meet.. That includes "celebrities"..
I can say that I am very enthusiastic about meeting Casey tomorrow.
He does things his own way, a way that has gotten him into hot water with VW in the past because they didn't follow what is expected from dealers.. From what I can tell, he does what he wants and doesn't care very much about what the higher echeleon "wants".
Here is some good reading about him and how he sells more VWs than anyone else by breaking the rules...
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=20&ved=0CDUQFjAJOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autonews.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D%2F20091207%2FRETAIL03%2F312079996&ei=YYdTTNrQBsP88AbziLWqDw&usg=AFQjCNFEn6PHwOdw7LRyq9RflwzVoUJ8CA
I can't wait to see what he has cooked yup for our local place "to celebrate the brand". If he was like any other dealer, I could care less about meeting him or even walking in the door of the dealership. _________________ Jake Raby
57 Oval
64 Porsche 356C Outlaw
66 Bug -The Plague Returns!
73 VW Thing (Will I ever finish it?)
73 Superbeetle (Suby Power!)
76 Porsche 912E (X3!)
79 VW Iltis 4X4 |
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