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PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:50 pm    Post subject: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

The 2nd 'Ben Pon Show', Amersfoort the Netherlands

What: Vintage VW Show focussing on pre 03/1955 VW Buses
Where: Amersfoort, the Netherlands
When: 19-20 May, 2018
More info: www.BenPon.nl & Facebook Event Page

"The original idea for the T1 van or Volkswagen Type 2 came from the Dutch Volkswagen importer Ben Pon, who drew the first sketches of the van in 1947."
Ben Pon lived and worked in Amersfoort, the Netherlands. There is still a lot of Volkswagen history out here and that's why Amersfoort is the perfect location to bring, as many as possible, Barndoor buses together!

Participating vehicles:
- VW Barndoor Buses until 03/1955 on the main square!
- Volkswagen Type 2 / Splitbuses up to 1967
- Volkswagen Beetles, KdF-Wagen up to 1957
- Type 128 and 166 VW Schwimmwagen
- Type 82 VW Kübelwagen 1940 - 1945
- Coachbuilt bodies on a VW chassis up to 1967
- Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 up to 1959
- Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 up to 1969
- Volkswagen Type 3 1500 + 1500S up to 1965

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PostPosted: Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:52 pm    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

Looking back at 2014... now preparing for 2018!


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76 Barndoors gathered, how many will we get together in 2018?!?
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 25, 2017 1:49 pm    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

Looking forward to this great show, great memories!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:13 pm    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

Oh man, we received over 50 Barndoor bus registrations already!! Amazing, can we beat that record from 2014...?!?

See all participant pictures we received so far here: http://benpon.nl/index.php/line-up

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 31, 2018 2:49 am    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

I arrived at late Friday evening to amersfort. Can I drive directly at the camping area ( I got cards Wink or I must wait till saturday morning? Thx!
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PostPosted: Thu May 17, 2018 12:03 pm    Post subject: BP18 Reply with quote

So all Barndoor-infested roads lead to Amersfoort in Holland this weekend...looks like it's going to be a good one
Please post your pictures/stories/comments here
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PostPosted: Thu May 17, 2018 2:10 pm    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

Oh, yeah, I'll be arriving in a friend's Barndoor Friday afternoon, if all goes to plan.
Cannot wait!!!
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PostPosted: Fri May 18, 2018 5:41 am    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

Yes yes! Will be there tomorrow!! Cool
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PostPosted: Fri May 18, 2018 12:35 pm    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

i have heared about 105 BD... so throw up some pictures here!!! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri May 18, 2018 7:25 pm    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

Going to be busy today I think.

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PostPosted: Sun May 20, 2018 3:44 pm    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

A few photos from this weekend.
102 Barndoor buses, I believe.

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PostPosted: Mon May 21, 2018 3:22 am    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

Hi
http://www.bugnet.de/markt/marktbild.pl?232292
Was this one there? Laughing Cool
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PostPosted: Tue May 22, 2018 1:24 am    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

The official number was reached on sunday: "106"

It's written in Dutch, but the pics speaks for themselves!
http://www.volkswouter.nl/web/ben-pon-2018-the-barndoor-gathering/
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PostPosted: Wed May 23, 2018 8:10 pm    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

wow! Great photos! thanks for sharing
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PostPosted: Thu May 24, 2018 4:10 am    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

Many more pics on the Event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/362697984095787/?active_tab=discussion

What an EPIC weekend! The 2nd European Barndoor Gathering & Vintage VW Show aka the Ben Pon Show brought together a total of 105 Barndoor buses over the weekend and set a new World-Record of 102 Barndoors on-site on May 19, 2018!
THANKS to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered, sponsored, and visited the show. Much love goes out to the complete BDG2 Crew and my beloved family and wife Marieke for their eternal support and trust!
Hope to see you all again in 2022!! - www.BenPon.nl

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PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2018 2:59 am    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

Here's my 360 video walk-around of the show on Sunday, when the sun came out. You can aim the view with your mouse or touch screen, and pause to look around in detail. What a great show, and a perfect venue. I start at one of the two camping areas, and finish in the Barndoor area. Find your favorite bus!


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PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2018 7:38 am    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

j.pickens wrote:
Here's my 360 video walk-around of the show on Sunday, when the sun came out. You can aim the view with your mouse or touch screen, and pause to look around in detail. What a great show, and a perfect venue. I start at one of the two camping areas, and finish in the Barndoor area. Find your favorite bus!


Awesome video. Nice to be able to look around and see what you weren't looking straight at. Nice job!
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PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2018 8:32 am    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

Barndoor Street View!
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PostPosted: Sat May 26, 2018 1:43 pm    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

Watching the video, I found the lack of the typical loud obnoxious 80’s butt rock classy and refreshing. Maybe it’s just a US thing, but every show here it’s a constant worry that you’ll get parked next to one of the speakers
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PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2018 5:00 am    Post subject: Re: 2nd European Barndoor Gathering | May 19-20, 2018 Reply with quote

Malokin Martin wrote:
Watching the video, I found the lack of the typical loud obnoxious 80’s butt rock classy and refreshing. Maybe it’s just a US thing, but every show here it’s a constant worry that you’ll get parked next to one of the speakers


I'm afraid not.......happens in UK as well at some gatherings. I have been lucky not to be too near the source but I couldn't stand it if I was next to one. I love music I really do but I love the peace n quiet of the countryside and I like to keep the two separate.
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