Ferrari Mailing List: Interesting article ...

[Brian E. Buxton (BrianBuxton]

esp. with the posts going back and forth recently ...

Oldest, highest-mileage diesel-powered VWs sought
Dealers take note -- you could have a very special VW Rabbit diesel on 
your lot. Volkswagen of America is on a nationwide search to find two 
significant vehicles from its diesel-powered past -- the oldest running 
Volkswagen diesel vehicle and the Volkswagen diesel with the highest 
accumulated mileage.

The search is under way as VW celebraties its 30th anniversary of 
selling diesel-powered passenger cars in the U.S.

"Volkswagen has a long history of selling diesel-powered vehicles in the 
United States. These durable vehicles are capable of providing years and 
years of reliable service. We anticipate an enormous response from our 
owners," said Keith Price, Volkswagen of America's PR manager.

The oldest U.S. market diesel Volkswagen search is open to registered, 
running vehicles. The winner will be determined by the vehicle 
identification number (VIN). Volkswagen anticipates this vehicle will be 
a Rabbit diesel, as 12,393 were sold in 1977.

The highest mileage diesel Volkswagen is also open to registered and 
running vehicles. The mileage must be documented and verifiable with an 
accurate odometer reading, and supporting historical service records 
and/or logbook. Both vehicles must be equipped with their original engines.

Beginning March 1, interested owners will be able to submit their 
information online at www.vw.com. Applicants will complete a form with 
contact and vehicle data, and upload digital pictures of their diesel 
Volkswagen. Once a pool of finalists is identified, they will be asked 
to visit their authorized local Volkswagen dealer to have their vehicle 
and documentation validated.

Volkswagen plans to keep the application period open for a minimum of 
four months. Each of the two winners will be awarded the use of a 2007 
Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI for six months.
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Brian

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