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June 2015
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Curios: Volkswagen Country Buggy
Can you buy one and how much do thru cost Plse? Read more
This article takes me back nearly 35 years when I was lucky enough to buy a 2 year old white Escort Harrier. What a car! Absolutely fantastic and my pride and joy. It was fast and furious and handled like a dream. Until the night it lost traction on an icy corner and slid into a wall and was unfortunately written off.... Whenever I see one I consider buying another.... until I mention it to my other half that is ?? Read more
Re- "the 1968-83 Volkswagen 181 that was never officially sold in the UK".
They were actually sold briefly in the UK in 1975. A 'civilianised' version of the Type 182 (RHD VW model codes always used the even number sequential to odd number LHD code) called the Trekker. Sales were few and it was withdrawn quickly.. I think they're all on P-reg plates.
A unique feature is slightly extended B-pillar for higher seat belt mounts, which I've not seen on any other countries' spec.