9th Annual MK1-MK2 Water cooled Event @ Bonelli park So Cal AKA Bonelli GTG - Nov 11th 2012

[Bonelli GTG]

Sunday November 11, is the day all the 1974-1992 VWs (and all Corrados) meet up at Bonelli Park. We have other parties, dinners and drives on Friday and Saturday.

This year we expect to see over 100 pre 92 VWs!!!

>>>Park details<<<
Bonelli Park
120 Via Verde San Dimas, CA 91773
Park information----> (909) 599-8411 (not event information)

Daily Vehicle Entrance Fee $10.00
RVs or Trailers $14.00
DO NOT DRIVE OVER THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT.

Start time is 8:am but most roll in between 9-10. You can arrive any time but most folks take off around 3:30 PM to drive long distances home.

This is one of the largest old school water cooled VW gatherings in the USA. It is not a traditional car show so you don't need to worry if your car is not perfect. We all know how difficult it is to keep a 20 or 30 year old car running. It nice to see a large group of older VWs in one place. You can bring family members and have a cookout, hang out with some friends and make some new friends.

"The spirit and tone of a gathering like this is very different from the later-model crowd and while most car shows are noisy and can often seem unfriendly, this particular group shares the passion of both restoring and modifying the cars that set the pattern for today’s models. Where most current shows tend to revolve around body kits and blow off valves, this group was more about keeping history alive and well."

This event is centered around the San Dimas, Southern California area culminating on Sunday at Bonelli Park which is a scenic backdrop for the early water cooled faithfuls that dare to drive from far away to enjoy the cars and the crowd. Everyone is welcome to attend the Sunday gathering at Bonelli Park near the lake. If you enjoy the older cars or you just want to see your friends please attend but we ask that you park in the designated locations. All featured pre 1992 cars will park on the display side and all spectator vehicles (post 1992) are requested to park on the left side as you enter the parking lot.

Most of the time the older CIS cars without airbags are shut out at GTGs and the owners of 70s and 80s cars don't want to attend GTGs because the chat is all about ECU flashing, turbos and 20" wheels. For several of the A1 and A2 folks Bonelli is the only GTG that they drive to (some work hard just to get the old car running). Our goal has always been to get some great pictures and possibly get them published someplace. Party like it is 1992.
This is an example of the A1 chassis models that you will find in the display area:

Scirocco MK1 1974-81 (German built by Karmann)
Golf MK1 1974-83 Germany/ (City Golf SA 1978-08ish if you can find one)
Rabbit US built April 1978-June 84
Rabbit made in Mexico "Caribe" 1978-85
Rabbit truck (June 79-July 83 US built) and then Caddy-92
Jetta MK1 1980-84 (Production starts October, 1979)
Cabriolet MK1 1980-93 (Production starts January, 1980)
Scirocco Mk2 1982-92 (German built by Karmann)

This is an example of the B1 chassis models that you will find in the display area:
Dasher/ Audi Fox
Quantum
88-93 Passat

This is an example of the A2 chassis models that you will find in the display area:
85-92 Golf
85-92 Golf GTT
85-92 Jetta
Corrado (all)

[dri0514]

Cant wait!!!

[RedheadRado]

I am so looking forward to this. I had a great time last year.
Are there going to be t-shirts this year?

[jman99]

just a quick question what hotels are close to the park??

[Bonelli GTG]

just a quick question what hotels are close to the park??

Closest hotel >>>Hotel Information<<<

Shilo Inn Hotel - Pomona/Diamond Bar
Star rating: 2.0 of 5
3200 W Temple Ave
Pomona, CA, 91768
866-539-0036

[Bonelli GTG]

I am so looking forward to this. I had a great time last year.
Are there going to be t-shirts this year?

Thanks for asking. We are just starting on the shirt project. We don't have any details yet. I don't like to start order lists until the shirt is set and we know what it looks like. Make sure you get on the list (when it starts) on the Scirocco forum:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...i-Park-So-Cal.

[Bonelli GTG]

Thanks for asking. We are just starting on the shirt project. We don't have any details yet. I don't like to start order lists until the shirt is set and we know what it looks like. Make sure you get on the list (when it starts) on the Scirocco forum:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...i-Park-So-Cal.

We started taking orders.....

[IFlyGTI]

So, would it be bad form to leave this here? If so, I understand.


(if it hasn't sold by then, this could possibly be available at the gtg)

[Bonelli GTG]

Not a problem... Show your stuff. The only thing is don't make it look like a swap meet.

[IFlyGTI]

Not a problem... Show your stuff. The only thing is don't make it look like a swap meet.

Only planning on it being the one item really.

[VWSwap]

Our canned food drive is the same weekend, and no one to go with anyway from NorCal. Would love to attend that event one of these days. Incredibly impressive video. Sent the link of the video to my son (probably not a good idea in hindsight). He recently sold the Rado & now is rolling a MK4 Jetta. Still wants a MK2 Jetta...not now while in college! Otherwise, eyeing Sciroccos. I don't recall being made of money ~lol~ Prior, he had an OG perfect condition Cabby. Had I had the room to store it out of weather, would have done it in a heartbeat! Straight, clean, tight gears...a true beauty. Have a blast at the show. I will be there in German spirit!
~Jennifer aka VWSwap

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[RedheadRado]

Our canned food drive is the same weekend, and no one to go with anyway from NorCal. Would love to attend that event one of these days. Incredibly impressive video. Sent the link of the video to my son (probably not a good idea in hindsight). He recently sold the Rado & now is rolling a MK4 Jetta. Still wants a MK2 Jetta...not now while in college! Otherwise, eyeing Sciroccos. I don't recall being made of money ~lol~ Prior, he had an OG perfect condition Cabby. Had I had the room to store it out of weather, would have done it in a heartbeat! Straight, clean, tight gears...a true beauty. Have a blast at the show. I will be there in German spirit!
~Jennifer aka VWSwap

To bad you can not make it down. There usually are several of us rolling down from Norcal. My car is down so I'm going in in a 91 b3 variant, in our group, there is a mk1 Rocco.(that's for sale) I also know of several others. We just don't post up much anymore. Hit me up next year. I'll let you know our plans.

Also, the Shiloh inn is booked for this weekend. But the Shiloh inn and suites hilltop, does have rooms. I just booked mine.

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[dri0514]

Oh yeah I'm excited!

[Bonelli GTG]

Oh yeah I'm excited!

[dri0514]

Man I had a blast!!!

[thegave]

Let's see some sick pictures boys and girls.

[dri0514]

Here are some of my pictures before my camera died.



one of my favorites!!








Hopefully you enjoy them.

[thegave]

Fantastic thanks.

Doesn't look as busy as I thought it'd be but I'd definitely love to go some time.

[Bonelli GTG]

Fantastic thanks.

Doesn't look as busy as I thought it'd be but I'd definitely love to go some time.

It was a good turnout.

[dri0514]

Fantastic thanks.

Doesn't look as busy as I thought it'd be but I'd definitely love to go some time.

It was actually pretty busy. My camera died too early in the show. You must be wondering why not my phone. Well it had to be replaced the following day. I had an awesome time. That was the first time my wife had ever been to a gathering and she had a blast. I have a Corrado but my 2 year old boy was really interested in MK2's. Lol