Re: [T3] Strange VW ad campaign

[Constantino Tobio <ctobio@gmail.com>]

<x-flowed>Jim Adney wrote:

> On 27 Feb 2005 at 12:55, Constantino Tobio wrote:
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> > That $2000 figure wasn't verbatim from the ad, so I wouldn't ding VW on 
> > that. I don't remember what was said in the ad. They might have said 
> > $3000 for all I remember- I'll listen more closely next time.
> >    
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> Okay, that helps.
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> > My '73 Fasty's window sticker says $3149 (including destination 
> > charges), and the only options it got were 5 radial tires and Blue 
> > Leatherette interior. Old guy didn't even spring for the Sapphire XIX 
> > AM/FM radio, just the Sapphire XVIII AM radio it came with.
> >    
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> I'm surprised that it was this high by '73, but where was this? I would expect 
> destination charges to be higher on the left coast.
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> Any radio would not have shown up on the same window sticker, because that 
> sticker was from the factory, while the radio would have been dealer installed.
> Radial tires and leatherette interior were factory options.
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My car was delivered to Steuben Motors in York, PA, and was purchased by 
the original owner in May 1973.

Without scanning the window sticker, here's what's on it:

Make: Volkswagen Model: 3113 Year 1973
Serial number: 3132075402 Body type: Type 3 Sedan

Point of entry: Baltimore
Method of transp: Trucked
Transportation charge: 50.95
Importers suggested retail price at port of entry: 3020.00
Leatherette 44.00
5 White Sidewall tires 35.00 (I still have one of these- the spare has 
never met the pavement!)
Electonic Fuel Injection N/C
Front Disc Brakes N/C
Bucket Seats, front N/C
Full Carpeting N/C
Flow-Through Ventilation N/C
Rear Window Defogger N/C (a rarity in those days)
Heater and defroster N/C
Day/Night mirror N/C
Rear Center Armrest N/C
Glove Compartment Lock N/C
Vanity mirror N/C
Electric Clock N/C

Total 3149.95

Signed: J. Stuart Perkins

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