[Vwdiesel] SEARCH ANNOUNCED FOR THE OLDEST AND HIGHEST-MILEAGE VOLKSWAGEN DIESEL VEHICLES

[Razvan Florea]

Here's what i've found on the vwgazette:
I sure hope that the winner is one of you guys!

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a national 
search for two significant vehicles from its diesel-powered past, in 
celebration of its 30th anniversary of selling diesel-powered passenger cars 
in the U.S. The announcement, made today at the 2007 Washington Auto Show 
kicks off searches for the oldest running Volkswagen diesel vehicle and the 
Volkswagen diesel with the highest accumulated mileage.

"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, public relations manager, Volkswagen of America, 
Inc.

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.

For 30 years, Volkswagen has provided the U.S. market with efficient and 
durable diesel vehicles. The company has sold 813,476 diesel powered 
Volkswagens.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn 
Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in 
Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of 
passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, 
New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, 
Eos, and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. Visit 
Volkswagen of America online at vw.com.