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Re: 100E model
A while back, the dealer here had one of those but it was an Avant.
MSV96@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 8/18/98 Brett Dikeman <brett@pdikeman.ne.mediaone.net>
> writes:
>
> << While perusing through my Bently(89-91, 100+200), I noticed that there is a
> "100E" model. From what I can see, main differences are a manual
> sunroof(w/handcrank!) and a manual climate control(ie, 3 dials, not
> digital.) I hence assume "E" means "economy" or something similar.
>
> Interesting. Does anyone have this mysterious "100E" model? Most people
> don't seem to know it exists.. >>
>
> Yes indeed...such a model existed. The reason "most people don't seem to know
> it exists" is due to the overall lack of (US) sales during those model years.
> I recall seeing them at dealers and car shows so they were imported in small
> numbers.
>
> Hmm...Hand crank sunroof and manual climate controls? Add manual windows,
> sport seats, and a 20v I5 turbo and you just about built my "dream type 44"
> quattro! (Read take away a bunch of problems...just leave the good stuff
> ;-)...) HTH
>
> Mike Veglia
> 87 5kcstq