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

[Terry Briggs]

Darn, wish I still had my '79 rabbit with 470k on it, too bad a moron 
rear ended me in '94
On Jan 26, 2007, at 4:39 AM, Razvan Florea wrote:

> 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.
>
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