Alternative headlights for the type 44

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Wed Jan 24 00:23:26 EST 2001


>>> the coupe (GT) *is* a type 85

>> Is it a quattro? No? Then it's a type81. Only the 4k+GT quattros are type85!

> I beg to differ, all the coupes are type 85.  A quick glance at the VIN
> is all that is necessary to see this.  The only type 81 is the 2wd 4000.

ETKA is the conclusive source.  The ur-quattro was actually a Type 85-9
for most of its life - a leading '9' was introduced into the number
to prevent double numbering of the Type 85s.

Take a look at the VIN number explanation for the 1985 A80Q.  80Qs were
Type 81, 90Qs were Type 85.

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