Toys now, as souvenirs, once the way young people travelled photo

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11-Feb-2019

Toys now, as souvenirs, once the way young people travelled

Rather cute VW Kombis for sale, displayed in a Tourist Information window. There were many, and quite expensive, but brought memories of their popularity as surfer/back-packer transport in our younger days. Not that I actually ever rode in one!

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barbarajoy		12-Mar-2019 03:52
Thanks to all comments. I really thought they were a peculiarly Aussie thing, although VW"s which are NOT. They were, and still are a bit, all around our beaches and long haul holiday places, usually filled with young surfers and holiday makers. So glad to learn they were the same in other countries. Gill, you have a gem! How good.

larose forest photos		12-Mar-2019 03:07
I always wanted a VW van! Had a ride in one once when hitchhiking across Canada. V

Tom LeRoy		10-Mar-2019 12:30
I envy Gill, wished I bought one when they were still affordable. I do have a tiny toy model. Nice find, Barbara, and cute shot! V

janescottcumming		10-Mar-2019 12:29
Ah yes, you would see a lot of them around here in the sixties.

Yvonne		10-Mar-2019 09:45
I can remember those days - loved by the youngsters! v

danad		10-Mar-2019 09:40
VW combis, surfboards... All a civilization ! V:) V.

joseantonio		10-Mar-2019 07:53
And some people continues to look for this old model of Konbi...V.

Charlene Ambrose		10-Mar-2019 04:07
Have traveled in one of those, although not with a surf board! Neat shot of their current incarnation. V

Gill Kopy		10-Mar-2019 01:51
We still have one, tho' a later version. Had some wonderful travels in it. Neat shot with this one seemingly hanging in mid air :) V

Helen Betts		10-Mar-2019 00:03
Definitely a blast from the past! And I agree, seems pretty pricey.

barbarajoy		09-Mar-2019 22:57
Totally agree, Laine!

laine		09-Mar-2019 22:56
Considering the real thing was only 700 pounds new back in the 60's this trinket is quite overpriced :))

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