Car 555 is run by the Ross Family of Mona Vale, NSW. Duncan is a veteran of 9 bashes, while Sally has completed 7.

Originally a 1965 VW Beetle, 'Buggy' was extensively prepared for the gruelling conditions of outback Australia, having been repainted and an electric beer fridge fitted.

With 1,198 throbbing cc's of superior German engineering, Buggy is ready to take on virtually anything this dry old land can throw at her - with the obvious exception of hills.

Buggy happily scoots along at top speed (40kmh) singing 'Don't Worry Be Happy' and 'Take Me to the River' and has an unexpected surprise for those who get just a little too close……….

Crewed by Duncan and Sally Ross, with a pit crew of teenage sons, Logan and James, the family takes the event about as seriously as you can take an event completed in a bright red, blue spotted 1965 Volkswagon while dressed up in wings and antennas!

Stacked to the hubcaps with sweets and other goodies, Buggy stops at all official and unofficial events along the way. Brightening the day of children in the outback towns and schools is what we are about.

About The Car 555 Team

All money donated to Car 555 and raised by our activities is donated directly to The Variety of NSW and a receipt is issued for tax deductibility purposes to the company or individual donating.

All costs and expenses involved in purchasing, fitting out and running the car on the Bash are met by the Ross family or associated companies.

Those supporting our efforts and the recipient children around Australia can be confident that every cent donated goes to the Variety and is properly accounted for.

Should you wish to know more about Car 555,
please contact Duncan or Sally on
02 9997 2099 or 0417 555 525.