In 1975 the original European Golf was a modest yet radical car in many
ways. It had a 1.5l gas engine with 4 wheel drum brakes and a wide array of
pastel colored exterior paint and an awkward assortment of interior materials in
black, white, brown, or tan. The diesel though was not introduced until '77 and
this year there were three basic models that would be carried through until the
Rabbit name was dropped in 1984. The base model rabbit was not available in
diesel, however the "L" model was the basic rabbit with several upgrades as well
as some optional ones. One of the options in 1977 was a "diesel engine with
heavy-duty battery." Also, the "L" model boasted some flashy chrome trim on the
outside along with but not limited to, velour interior, adjustable head rests,
trip odometer, and a lockable glove box. These "L" model amenities were all in
addition to the base model, on top of the "L" model was the "LS" which was added
in 1981 and included a heated read window, more polished trim, and an optional
rear window wiper/washer.
Now, to take a step back I mentioned on the home page that VW sold one
million units in three years, well this milestone could not be passed without
some sort of commemoration, thus the "Champagne edition." The Champagne edition
was sold in '77 and '78 dubbed edition I and II respectively. They sported a
green or brown that was not otherwise available as well as 14" wheels as opposed
to the normal 13" ones. The Champagne edition also had all the options available
that the "L" model did.
Furthermore there were other special editions, following the champagne
edition the "Black Tie" edition surfaced in 1982 with an optional 5 speed and a
revised and color-matched interior, this lasted for one year. Then in 1983 and
'84 (the last year for the Rabbit) the "Wolfsburg" edition had color matched
mirrors and optional fancy wheels, this edition was named after the Golf/Rabbit
birth place-Wolfsburg Germany. The Wolfsburg edition is still available on
modern VW cars and is associated with luxury.
ways. It had a 1.5l gas engine with 4 wheel drum brakes and a wide array of
pastel colored exterior paint and an awkward assortment of interior materials in
black, white, brown, or tan. The diesel though was not introduced until '77 and
this year there were three basic models that would be carried through until the
Rabbit name was dropped in 1984. The base model rabbit was not available in
diesel, however the "L" model was the basic rabbit with several upgrades as well
as some optional ones. One of the options in 1977 was a "diesel engine with
heavy-duty battery." Also, the "L" model boasted some flashy chrome trim on the
outside along with but not limited to, velour interior, adjustable head rests,
trip odometer, and a lockable glove box. These "L" model amenities were all in
addition to the base model, on top of the "L" model was the "LS" which was added
in 1981 and included a heated read window, more polished trim, and an optional
rear window wiper/washer.
Now, to take a step back I mentioned on the home page that VW sold one
million units in three years, well this milestone could not be passed without
some sort of commemoration, thus the "Champagne edition." The Champagne edition
was sold in '77 and '78 dubbed edition I and II respectively. They sported a
green or brown that was not otherwise available as well as 14" wheels as opposed
to the normal 13" ones. The Champagne edition also had all the options available
that the "L" model did.
Furthermore there were other special editions, following the champagne
edition the "Black Tie" edition surfaced in 1982 with an optional 5 speed and a
revised and color-matched interior, this lasted for one year. Then in 1983 and
'84 (the last year for the Rabbit) the "Wolfsburg" edition had color matched
mirrors and optional fancy wheels, this edition was named after the Golf/Rabbit
birth place-Wolfsburg Germany. The Wolfsburg edition is still available on
modern VW cars and is associated with luxury.