Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Remember the run to Tampin on the June 20, 2004
To all owners of the Amazon's classic, if you are not a member as yet..... do join the club and have fun....drop is a line, thanks.
Monday, May 24, 2004
Greeting from the President of Kelab Volvo Klasik- Malaysia
Its hot and it rains !
But that’s really nothing compared to the weather that an English countryside can throw at you in the middle of winter. Ever since I spent a winter at my mate’s place in Hertfordshire, I’ve come to appreciate, nay love! my Malaysian weather. You can always rely on the cooling rain or glorious heat. Yeah, sure you sweat a little but hey, an air conditioner will set you right in seconds. And what’s the big deal about getting soaked in the rain…just have a hot bath afterwards. Good as new.
In the same way, I’ve come to appreciate my old Volvo over some of the newer cars. Sure its old, but its also reliable. And it even ‘appreciates’ in value. I picked up my car literally from the side of the road some 10 years ago. With the help of an optimistic mechanic, he helped me restore the ‘ol gal’ to the condition that she’s in today. It’s been an uphill task sometimes but worth it. I’ve had the car break down on me just once through the entire period. Amazing? I guess not when you’ve spoken to some of the other Volvo owners. (although I have heard of a friend’s mum who didn’t have such good luck with her car, poor lady).
The Volvo is also (…in my biased opinion) the perfect Malaysian car. Robustly built to handle pot holes and winding roads, it carries the family safely about the country. Large enough an interior to house the family with boot space for the luggage needed. And mostly, it’s easy to fix. Any ala Malaysian under-the-tree based mechanic would be quite happy to attend to your car. But sadly, these cars were from an era gone by. I suppose that’s what they mean when they say the “…good old days”. As the classic Malay saying goes, tak semestinya yang baru adalah baik dan yang lama buruk .
Perhaps that’s why the club was started. To capture and preserve the quality of life that the 1960s offered. Today with over 110 active memberships, Kelab Volvo Klasik continues to grow. And that’s almost 30 incredible years after production stopped. So come along. Get a classic Volvo!
Simon Suresh
President, KVK Malaysia
But that’s really nothing compared to the weather that an English countryside can throw at you in the middle of winter. Ever since I spent a winter at my mate’s place in Hertfordshire, I’ve come to appreciate, nay love! my Malaysian weather. You can always rely on the cooling rain or glorious heat. Yeah, sure you sweat a little but hey, an air conditioner will set you right in seconds. And what’s the big deal about getting soaked in the rain…just have a hot bath afterwards. Good as new.
In the same way, I’ve come to appreciate my old Volvo over some of the newer cars. Sure its old, but its also reliable. And it even ‘appreciates’ in value. I picked up my car literally from the side of the road some 10 years ago. With the help of an optimistic mechanic, he helped me restore the ‘ol gal’ to the condition that she’s in today. It’s been an uphill task sometimes but worth it. I’ve had the car break down on me just once through the entire period. Amazing? I guess not when you’ve spoken to some of the other Volvo owners. (although I have heard of a friend’s mum who didn’t have such good luck with her car, poor lady).
The Volvo is also (…in my biased opinion) the perfect Malaysian car. Robustly built to handle pot holes and winding roads, it carries the family safely about the country. Large enough an interior to house the family with boot space for the luggage needed. And mostly, it’s easy to fix. Any ala Malaysian under-the-tree based mechanic would be quite happy to attend to your car. But sadly, these cars were from an era gone by. I suppose that’s what they mean when they say the “…good old days”. As the classic Malay saying goes, tak semestinya yang baru adalah baik dan yang lama buruk .
Perhaps that’s why the club was started. To capture and preserve the quality of life that the 1960s offered. Today with over 110 active memberships, Kelab Volvo Klasik continues to grow. And that’s almost 30 incredible years after production stopped. So come along. Get a classic Volvo!
Simon Suresh
President, KVK Malaysia
Saturday, May 22, 2004
Car club gathering at Glare Malaysia
Friends of KVK, We have been invited to attend the above gathering on June 19, 2004 at 3 PM - Buffet lunch gathering at Glare Corp [m]sdn.bhd. 21 Jalan PJS 11/2, Subang Indah,46000 PJ.
Detain as on attachment: Glare Invitation
Detain as on attachment: Glare Invitation
Saturday, May 15, 2004
Day Run to Tampin
To all owners of the Amazon's classic, if you are not a member as yet..... do join the club and have fun....drop is a line, thanks.
Please note that the date has been change to the 20th of June, 2004 and the schedule is as follows:-
a] Meet at the Shell Station just after the Sg.Besi Toll Plaza
b] Meeting Time is at 8.45 am.
c] It is a Day Trip
d] Lunch at Tampin- hosted by Mr.Wee
Please note that the date has been change to the 20th of June, 2004 and the schedule is as follows:-
a] Meet at the Shell Station just after the Sg.Besi Toll Plaza
b] Meeting Time is at 8.45 am.
c] It is a Day Trip
d] Lunch at Tampin- hosted by Mr.Wee
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Day run to Tampin
To all owners of the Amazon's classic, if you are not a member as yet..... do join the club and have fun....drop is a line, thanks.
The committee announced that two projects are tentative on the line:
a] A day run to Tampin.... on the 19th June 2004....detail would follows....
b] Merdeka Run to Putra Jaya....date to be announce later.....
The committee announced that two projects are tentative on the line:
a] A day run to Tampin.... on the 19th June 2004....detail would follows....
b] Merdeka Run to Putra Jaya....date to be announce later.....
Wednesday, May 05, 2004
Let take a pause for the time being
To all owners of the Amazon's classic, if you are not a member as yet..... do join the club and have fun....drop is a line, thanks.
The new committee is yet to meet..... everythings else is as it is.....would give more informations as soon the blogger for the site get more news.... have a nice day.
The new committee is yet to meet..... everythings else is as it is.....would give more informations as soon the blogger for the site get more news.... have a nice day.
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
After the AGM
To all owners of the Amazon's classic, if you are not a member as yet..... do join the club and have fun....drop is a line, thanks.
The AGM was successfully conducted thanks to the former Executive Committee... A new set of Executive committee members have been selected to manage the KVK for the year 2004/2005 [until the next AGM] The KVK have being successful since its inception, thanks to all the supports it got from members and the good management by the Executive Committee.....The New Executive Committee is headed by the pioneer member of this club...Simon Suresh [Mem.No.001] as President/Chairman for the period 2004/2005.
The AGM was successfully conducted thanks to the former Executive Committee... A new set of Executive committee members have been selected to manage the KVK for the year 2004/2005 [until the next AGM] The KVK have being successful since its inception, thanks to all the supports it got from members and the good management by the Executive Committee.....The New Executive Committee is headed by the pioneer member of this club...Simon Suresh [Mem.No.001] as President/Chairman for the period 2004/2005.
Thursday, April 22, 2004
Volvo for life
Remember the Club AGM is on April 25, 2004 starting at 10.30 am.
Well everyone that I know that own a Volvo talk about it.... Volvo for life..... And this statement always appear in article about the subject of Volvo..... Well what does it really meant.... I suppose many people know the real meaning of this but perhaps there are people that are as confused as me..... the story goes like this, at a friend house where I show him my vintage 122, the first thing he says is ... Do you know the meaning of Volvo for life..... I was taken aback and for a second could not give a proper answer, for I am really new to this Volvo sorts of motto...... And my friend continue.... He say most people think it is that people would use Volvo for all their life and stick to using Volvo cars all throughout their life..... No He say it is not what it meant for Volvo for life.... the real reason is that Volvo is made for safe driving and it save life.... So in short it is Volvo for life..... Well I hope everyone is as delighted as me and now know the real meaning of this 'Volvo for life'.... Have a nice day.
Well everyone that I know that own a Volvo talk about it.... Volvo for life..... And this statement always appear in article about the subject of Volvo..... Well what does it really meant.... I suppose many people know the real meaning of this but perhaps there are people that are as confused as me..... the story goes like this, at a friend house where I show him my vintage 122, the first thing he says is ... Do you know the meaning of Volvo for life..... I was taken aback and for a second could not give a proper answer, for I am really new to this Volvo sorts of motto...... And my friend continue.... He say most people think it is that people would use Volvo for all their life and stick to using Volvo cars all throughout their life..... No He say it is not what it meant for Volvo for life.... the real reason is that Volvo is made for safe driving and it save life.... So in short it is Volvo for life..... Well I hope everyone is as delighted as me and now know the real meaning of this 'Volvo for life'.... Have a nice day.
Thursday, April 15, 2004
The Volvo Evolution
Remember the Club AGM is on April 25, 2004 starting at 10.30 am.
Since I start owing a Volvo classic in the Amazon's series.... I started to read the history of this great classic... Here are some of the earlier Volvo.... Have fun......
This is Volvo 444 
This is Volvo 544 
This is Volvo 1900 
This is my Volvo 122S [1966]
Since I start owing a Volvo classic in the Amazon's series.... I started to read the history of this great classic... Here are some of the earlier Volvo.... Have fun......
This is Volvo 444 This is Volvo 544 This is Volvo 1900 This is my Volvo 122S [1966]
The KVK AGM
Remember the Club AGM is on April 25, 2004 starting at 10.30 am.- be there a the morning coffee which start at 9.30 am.
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
Monday, April 12, 2004
Remember the AGM
Remember the Club AGM is on April 25, 2004 starting at 10.30 am
Still working on this blog, so there would be changes from time to time... members do give a feedback, thanks.
Still working on this blog, so there would be changes from time to time... members do give a feedback, thanks.
Sunday, April 11, 2004
KVK AGM
The club AGM would be held on April 25,2004 at the Federal Auto's auditorium, Jalan Klang Lama, starting at 10.30am.... so be early for the early coffee at 9.30am.
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