"La Grande Bug"

Jokeree wrote:
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> Wayne wrote:
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>> I have a question thats driving me mad, are all 75 Superbeetles "La
>> Grande Bugs"? Or was that a special edition for that year?
>>
> It was a special edition put out by vw to hopefully boost the
lacking
> sales of the beetle
>
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It also only came in two colours- metallic blue and green. It had an
"upgraded" interior and sold for more originally. It was one of VW's
final attempts to revitalize dying sales.

If you need more specific information, email me back.
Ryan

Darby wrote:
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> Wayne wrote:
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>> I have a question thats driving me mad, are all 75 Superbeetles "La
>> Grande Bugs"? Or was that a special edition for that year?
>>
> Wayne, The only 1303 Beetle Sedan aval in the USA in 1975 was the
> "LeGrande" Bug. Yes it was intended to help boost sales, but across
> the model range. It was a carry over from 1974's "Sun Bug" It was
> avalable in the same Harvest Gold as the Sun Bug as well as Viper
> Green & Arcona Blue. All 2 stage metallics. All had Cordoroy Trimmed
> seats & upgraded carpets. Sunroofs were Std. The Gold cars had Mocha
> Brown interiors, the Green cars had Baleric Beige interiors & Blue
> cars had Medium Blue. There was a special "Leather" grained steering
> wheel & shifter. There was also a matching key fob & dealer
> installed 'LeGrande' tag for the deck lid.
>
I am desperately SEARCHING for that lime green metallic Legrande Bug
from 1975. It was my very first car, and someone stole it....I am
turning 50 in May, and Ive toldmy husband I would LOVE to have it as
a gift. Could you help??????