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Deserter Preserves the Rear Seat Area - Spring 68 Dune Buggies & Hot VW's
- A single page article introduces the Deserter Series 1 Buggy and describes production and differences from the Manx as told by Alex Dearborn. The is the earliest article I've found on Deserters and it appears in this, the second printing of DB&HVW's
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.Dune Buggy on Times Square - Popular Imported Cars - May 69, by Frank W Coggins
- A strange read on driving a dune buggy (Series 1 Deserter) around NY City. Picture show strange chicken coop engine cover and a helmeted driver?
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A Visit to Autodynamics - Volkswage Owners Annual 1969
- A light hearted view inside Autodynamics in 1969 by Christine Laidlaw. A few photos seem unique to the article, others look familiar? Nothing too revealing, but still interesting. A four page article, (3meg PDF)
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Autodynamics Corporation, The "Vee" Stands for Victory - June69 - The Goodyear Tire Dealer Magazine
- This is a great article covering Ray Caldwell and Autodynamics. Information on the race cars as well as the Deserter buggies and the Hustler kit car. A Great read.
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GS Road Test Impressions - DBM
- Discussions center around Alex's prep and race day at a SCCA Autocross in Orange, MA, sorry about the quality!
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Popular Imported Cars, May 1971
- A very brief article almost add like, but describes the new Deserter GT as more like a sports car with the available Gull Wing Hard Top.
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Car & Driver, 1969
- 3 pages, Another cover shot of the Deserter (the silver buggy) with specifications and comparison of the Deserter GS #1 demonstrator car and the Cloddhopper buggy, another Manx clone.
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Corsa Communique, April 2005
- 4 pages, Dune Buggy Done Right, by DOG member, Joe Kraus, decent, recent write up on the Deserter.
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Ultra VW Magazine, Sept 05, by Jim Hale
- Nice 3-pge look at old Deserter images and stories. Not much new here, but good quality and informative.
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40 Years in the Making, Sep2007, Kit Car Builder
- Coverage of the 40th Anniversiary Deserter Owners Get-Together & VolksVair Fair in Shrewsbury, MA.
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AutoX your Buggy, May 1971 DB&HVW, by Alex Dearborn
- Another article from the May71 Dune Buggys & Hot VWs - A very informative article at the time from an experienced Autocrosser. 3 pages.
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The Anti-Car, Mar68, Town & Country Magazine, by Denise McCluggage
- A very well written, single page coverage by one of the most renowned authors in the auto industry.
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Buggin'Out, by Jerry Malicort - Sep69 Car Craft
- Good coverage of the GS car when new in 69, driving impresions and specifications are covered in two pages.
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Salem News Article, Jan 2007, by Mike Stucka
- A neat look back with a mention of the current cars, owners and the Deserter Owners Group.
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Sports Car, December 72, by David Kaplan
- The Dynamics of Autodynamics, an interesting look into the Autodynamics Company as told by Ray Caldwell close to the end or just before the company ultimately had to close down. Contains the best production figures on Deserter cars produced that I have seen.
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