The name was a combination of "Van" and "Wagon" (as in Station Wagon).
Ric
At 09:52 AM 12/17/2004, Daniel Stevens wrote: >I have the 1980 informational release pamphlet (approx 20sumthin pages) >for the introduction of the vanagon.. >it's in a 12X12 square format so I'll 'attempt' to scan the pages.. if >not then maybe a tripod and digi camera can get the images... > >it's at home right now.. but I believe it says how the name came to >be... also has a lot of insight intot he enginerring of the vanagon... > >really a neat booklet.. and a great addition to my 1980 model show >set-up.. >Dan stevens... > > > > >The vanagon name is an interesting one, anybody with some good insight >on how vw came up with it? > >I have heard they put more cash into the R&D of the vanagon than any >project up to that date. > > It was like 10 million dollars before any vans were made? |
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