Stephan “Behind the Lens” & his 1957 Oval Rag

We see him at the car shows walking around taking photos. We’ve seen his cool 1957 VW Oval Ragtop at shows. But now, we get to learn a little bit more about the man behind the lens. Stephan Szantai has been bringing us images and show coverage from around the world. Come along with me as I take a ride in this cool DKP car while learning about Stepfan‘s story and how his childhood dream became a reality.  #vw #socal #vwbug #Oval #1957 #VW #Ragtop #California #RedondoBeach #LosAngeles #HotVWs #SuperVW #France #Hungary #HotRod #V8 

[@nickmorton8998]

These interviews are fast becoming some of my favorite VW content! Thanks, Eddy!! 🙏

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

Thank you so much!

[@davethedude85]

One of the absolute realest guy out there! Such a top notch guy!

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

Fully agree

[@StephanSzantai]

Aw-shucks guys... Greatly appreciated!

[@matthiashassler9762]

Nice guy, nice car, nice interview 😎

[@KANGBEWOK96]

Setelah direstorasi mobil tua jadi terlihat mobil baru keren👍

[@BFK78]

Very sanitary Oval right here. The polished drums really look great behind the BRMs. We definitely need more of these types of videos!

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

More to come!

[@moudyblue]

Cool guy cool story ,thanks for the post !!! Fahrvernügen 👍🏼

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@XxStanTheManxX1]

What's up Eddie and Stephan? When I met and talked to Stephan at the GNRS back in 2022, he told me his story. Great to hear it again!

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

Then, you are fortunate to have heard it firsthand!

[@StephanSzantai]

Thanks Stanley and Eddy!

[@michaelrobinson9688]

Love these post !!!

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

Glad you like them!

[@TheDasbull]

Thank You to both! Nice to see this interview😊 As a long time VW guy, your videos are right what l enjoy!

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CA-gk1bl]

Stephan your one radical dude love your story!! Thanks for preserving this iconic car.

[@StephanSzantai]

Thanks so much!

[@shawnbrown7022]

Stephan is definitely an inspiration and good people!

[@StephanSzantai]

Greatly appreciated, Shawn - thanks!

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

Yes he is!

[@mikehammer4546]

Great interview of a living legend.

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

Glad you liked it. This had to be done. He is one of the most humble persons I know.

[@williamfreret6859]

@@EddyCollins-TZN168 right, Stephan is a very nice and humble person. Know him when he was living in France and we share some memories.

[@StephanSzantai]

Thanks to both of you! 😊

[@dommoss4264]

That bug is perfect 👌 just my taste.

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

Right on!

[@StephanSzantai]

Thanks Dom!

[@user-we5cp5zl8z]

Stunning bug what interesting guy.🤙🤙

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

Yeah, it’s pretty rad!

[@StephanSzantai]

Thanks a million!

[@67VWForever]

Man thanks for sharing this story this driving in VWs needs to be a on going thing here keep them coming... THANKS..

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

Will do!

[@Slick56]

Awesome. The in car sound is amazing with ear buds. Great interview

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

So happy to hear that. It has been a challenge to get the proper sound of the interview and the engine.

[@theultimate181]

Stephan is a great guy and a great photographer ! A bientôt Stephan ;-)

[@StephanSzantai]

Merci :-)

[@jimgerock9190]

Love these interviews! I’ve always wanted to know more about folks like Stephan. I didn’t realize that he bought an existing DKP member’s 57.

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

More to come!

[@jimmyjames6267]

I'm from orange county CA, had my first bug in 1980, it was stolen from the beach Boys concert at the queen Mary, 1981 I'm 62 this August and still drive a cal look 67 beetle except I live in Sonoma County now. I would like to see a video about RK Smith, the best hot vws photographer ever!!!

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

Noted!

[@alanuyeno2720]

Great vid!! Great questions that engages both Stephan :) :P and KZbin viewers!!

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@StephanSzantai]

Glad you liked it, Alan!

[@jimgerock9190]

I recall an even older issue of Hot Rod Magazine that featured VW’s. Can’t recall the year, but could be in the 80’s.

[@jimgerock9190]

Google “Volkswagen Classics” magazine. It was put out by Hot Rod Magazine.

[@bux49]

Real Original BRM's !

[@ocavant]

Those are AL flat 4s

[@EddyCollins-TZN168]

Originally had them. These are Flat4