Tony T Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) What if...VW got into NASCAR in about 2010... Kit: No name 2010 Impala COT snap kit. Kit decals with variety of VW decals and a Herbie decal from other sheets. Driver: Jim Douglas III Car: 2011 VW Passat COT Number: 53 ("Herbie") Fictional back story: VW wanted to get into NASCAR after seeing Toyota's success, so the PASSAT was announced in 2009 by VW for the 2010 season, starting at Daytona in February. One team was started as a two car team. Here's the entry for 2011. The driver (Jim Douglas III) turns out to be the grandson of legendary driver Jim Douglas, who campaigned a 63 VW Beetle #53 (Herbie the Love Bug Disney movies) to much success on a variety of race courses around the world in the late 60s through mid 70s. He's had some success, but was looking for a new start. Anyhow, Here's the car: VW Canada has stepped up to help as well as a model car company, Auto World with sponsorship for several races. We'll see how things go! Wish us luck! This was a fun build that took me more time to decal than put together!! More pictures in the album here. Edited May 3, 2014 by Tony T
Danno Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Clever. Herbie lives! Edited May 3, 2014 by Danno
bbowser Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 Clever, I like it! The sad part is that NASCAR has devolved to this "spec car" where all you need is to change the decals and a Chevy becomes a VW
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