Jeff, Wow, so I have always been pronouncing it incorrectly. If its a "van-agg-en as in "station-wagg-en" then its incorrect to call it a "van-a-gone" or "van-again" Both of which appeal to me much more. I say we change to the story and create some new rumors that its a "van-a-gon" I like the geometrical influence to the name better. Thats my story and I'm sticking to it. If you dont like who you are- reinvent yourself! Doug
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffrey Schwaia" <jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 2:36 PM Subject: Re: Vanagon etymology
> All right... that's enough. > > Here's the official explanation straight out of the 1980 VW Vanagon sales > brochure: > > "Vanagon" is a new name. You probably haven't seen not heard it before. > It's actually a combination of "van" and "station wagon". Vanagon. Not > only a new name -- a totally new kind of vehicle from Volkswagen. > > > There's more, but I thought that was enough. > > Cheers, > > Jeff |
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