Greetings from Malaysia!
EEeeeeeekkkkhhhhh!!!! A Bug Collector??!!!...
Hmm, That's a reaction I normally get when I introduce myself...
Yup! a Bug Collector I am, but not bugs of the six legged kind but of the four wheeled kind. WHAT??!!...what kind of mutated species has wheels instead of legs? Well, they're a species that was first discovered in Wolfsburg, Germany in 1938...
"The Volkswagen species!"
This blog has been created to show you some of these special bugs that have made their way here to Malaysia. We have eight VW's in the 'Khoo' family, we've a stock '62 bug, my sister also drives a stock '66 bug and I have a '65 callook bug , a '68 baja bug '61 Samba, a '66 Australian kombi, a '73 Bay window bus and my latest addition is a '89 Syncro Vanagon.
The eight VW's are all known here as the cars of the 'Airkhool'd VW klub'(latest is watercooled). Here's some old and new pics of our collection during the years...Enjoy!
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| 1966 Australian Kombi |
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| 1973 Bay Window bus |
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| 1962 Beetle |
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| My sister's 1966 bug- photo by Eugene Khoo |
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| Flower Power! |
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Can you see the KHOO? This is our family logo. email me at khoo10cents@yahoo.com
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| 1965 Cal look |
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bug and bus
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| My 2 VW Split buses |
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'61 Samba in a padi (rice) field in north Malaysia...sunroof and 8 skylight windows sealed by previous owner cause it leaked!... will re-open during restoration
'61 Samba Converse painted
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| Sister's '66 Bug |
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| Bugfest 1999, Johor |
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| My '65 in old white colour |
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| Ipoh '98 |
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| Ipoh 1998 |
Star of the show at "Retro Boogie" annual dinner in JW Marriot, Kuala Lumpur.
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| Bay bus at KL JW Marriot |
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| Interior...rear bench seat converts into a bed! |
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| Retro Boogie! |
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| Hippie mobile |
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Samba is now restored (10/2011) Paul Frank bus!
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and now
Introducing the latest addition...
Vanagon Syncro
4x4
6 letters that say it all!!!
 The Masters of 4WD....PUCH...
Awesome van is nothing with a lousy driver!
1968 Baja bug coming soon....make sure you come back!!
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Greetings from Malaysia!
The eight VW's are all known here as the cars of the 'Airkhool'd VW klub'(latest is watercooled). Here's some old and new pics of our collection during the years...Enjoy!
The Masters of 4WD....PUCH... 
welcome to the blogsphere... Keep it coming...
ReplyDeleteThanks Pix Mo...lots to learn from you on blogging...building a Baja Bug soon, visit in future to see pics!
ReplyDeletehi mate..have an enquiry here. a leisure trip to kelantan (KB) for 3d2n with your lovely combi. email me: bxmotard@gmail.com.
ReplyDeletethx in advance
Boxer Motard, are you inviting me or planing to rent my kombi to Kelantan? Afraid KB may be a bit too far for the old kombi
ReplyDeleteHi, may i know how much is the rental of the kombi for 5 hours ? It's for my wedding day at Tanarimba Janda Baik.
ReplyDeleteRegards
William CHeah
the.revo.76@gmail.com
William, sorry I missed your message till now. Did I miss the date? You can email me at khoo10cents@yahoo.com should you need to rent it.
DeleteHi, i am looking for a VW kombi Samba, do you have any idea where to get it? Appreciated your time.
ReplyDeleteTan, 60s Samba vans are very rare in Malaysia. You may have better chance finding a later Bay window kombi from the 70s. All the best!
DeleteHello there! I am very interested to rent one of the kombi for an event... Can u email me the details? weng@busttle.com
ReplyDeleteHi Seith, Have send an email to weng@busttle.com. Thanks!
ReplyDeletehi there, im george here...would like to rent your kombi for a event in July...could you please email me.tq. csmu.msc1011@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi, have a question here. possible rent your bay window lovely combi for leisure trip from kuala lumpur to ipoh for 3d2n?. email me jackyink@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteClara, afraid I do not rent the kombis for leisure use. The vans are rather old and is like a fragile old lady.
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DeleteHello. I am currently in KL. I am looking for a complete convertible assembly kit. A used kit will also be great if you know where I can find one. Any suggestions will be really helpful. Thanks Kyle
ReplyDeleteHi Kyle,
ReplyDeleteDon't think you can find one here as convertibles are extremely rare in Malaysia. Our neighbouring Indonesia (2hours+ flight) may have a replica as there's lots more cabriolet over there.
How long will you be here for?
Thanks Teng. I have just got a job here in Malaysia so I should be here for at least 2 years. So if you have any leads do let me know. Thanks Kyle
DeleteHi there,I am keen to rent your vw konbi for a day,could u email Me details at susanisrosy@gmail.com?
ReplyDeleteMany thanks!
Hi Susan, I've sent an email to you at susan isrosy ;)
DeleteHi there,I am keen to rent your vw konbi for a day,could u email Me details at susanisrosy@gmail.com?
ReplyDeleteMany thanks!
Hi Susan, I've sent an email to susanisrosy ;)
DeleteHi, may I know if you provide rental to Singapore?
ReplyDeleteHello...will u provide the rental in Penang?
ReplyDeleteSorry, Penang is too far for me to go up. Contact me at 0122259050, I will check if someone else can do it for you
DeleteHi do you provide rental in jb? And how much?
ReplyDeleteMy email: wayndy89@gmail.com