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VW TRIVIA |
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- By Herschel D. - |
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JULY’S – ANSWERS Q: A: Muffler Q: A: Bentley has long been the "official publisher of VW repair manuals. Q: A: The first model year of the VW Vanagon was 1980. It was available as an air-cooled model only.
A: The Schwimmwagen had 4-wheel drive first; the Kubelwagen never had it; and the Kommandeurswagen’s 4-wheel power train was really a Schwimmwagen set up. Q: A: VW never was silly enough to claim that the Karmann Ghia was a sports car. They ran an ad that had fun with it being a "sporty" car! Q: A: Yes, actually VW still makes trucks based on the Eurovan model, but high import tax prevents them from being marketed here. However, we’ll soon be getting a SUV from VW and a smaller updated Microbus. |
AUGUST’S - New Questions Early German VW literature mentions a "limousine" model. What body style was that? When did VW start their famous self-knocking ads? Why did pre-1968 U.S. Spec. VWs have tubular bumper over rider bars? We VW nuts all know that when Daimler-Chrysler says they invented the minivan, that it just isn’t so. But can you explain the difference to a non-VW fan? Here’s a term that VW owners who are new to the scene often misunderstand. What is a "barn door bus?" What company was the first post-war "official" maker of promotional VW toys and when? Answers next month along with new questions – Herschel
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