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Boyd's fascinating product that puts you/your car on a magazine cover reminds me of my one (and only--sigh!) moment of glory that came from having one of my VWs featured in a national magazine...VW Trends. Yes, I know, I know, it is shameless self-promotion, but, hey, fame and glory are scarce commodities in some of our lives. And, besides, some of us, being college professors, don't even have lives! So, with no scruples or shame at all, I will boast of my singular honor... The date was sometime in the mid-1980s. (I have lost my copy of the magazine, so I can't be more specific than that.) I got a full two-page spread (with pictures!) of me and my T3 square. In VW Trends! Was I proud? Oh, yeah! If anyone is interested in reading that article, it was in the monthly column: "Pile of the Month." Yes, in a fitting recognition of the condition and appearance of my T3, it was honored as the "pile of the month," a label that truly conveyed everything that could be said of the vehicle. The article noted some customized features as the rust on the roof that would be soon eaten thru to become a sunroof, and the functional yet attractive accessories such as the chrome-plated tow chain used when going uphill. As for other accessories, the article noted that my squareback had a place for a radio, a place for a gear shift knob, a place for carpet, and a place for wiper blades. And there were ample comments on the fuel rejection system and the killer 800cc engine... Well, there were many more unique features noted about my T3, but to repeat the entire article here would be just too much boasting... Was I proud to be the owner of the "Pile of the Month?" Oh yeah! My motto is: If you got it, flaunt it! BTW, if somebody finds that article, I would like to have a xerox copy since my issue of the mag is gone (my wife probably burned it!). So, that is my shameless self-promotion about my moment of nation-wide honor and glory. Now, who is next? Forget your modest inclinations and tell us about your moment(s) of glory. Best... Phil dillard@suu.edu