I think this comes in fourth place: coworker who went to lunch insisted that it was made in S(audi) Arabia. No kidding. And a VW air-cooled pal said it was Japanese. Should have seen the look on his face when I popped the hood on the silver valve cover with *his* beloved logo proudly emblazoned... Regards, Rob 87 5kcst 175k. A fine German-built product (I think?!)