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  • Re: What is Fahrvergnugen?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Sat, 26 May 2001 11:42:40 -0500
    ...There's a commonly used German phrase 'Viel Vergnugen' that loosely translated means 'Have a Good Time.' Fahrvergnugen is nothing new, except to some...
  • Re: What is Fahrvergnugen?
    Historical mailing list - mattf
    Sat, 26 May 2001 14:11:11 -0400
    ...What is Fahrvergnugen? > "The pleasure of driving" is the meaning (I have a german friend > visiting, that`s how I know) > > ----- Original Message ----- > From...
  • Re: List Stickers-Ooops
    Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
    Wed, 21 Jun 2000 12:05:46 EDT
    ...Isn't it(the one on the jcwhitney site) the original Fahrvergnugen design/add campaign from the late 80's/early 90's? Durby...
  • Re: What is Fahrvergnugen?
    Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
    Sat, 26 May 2001 12:28:21 -0500
    ...What is Fahrvergnugen? > I have a sticker on my rear window it says FAHVERGNUGEN, so I wondered what > it means. > > > June 1992 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Dear Tom...
  • Worth a chuckle
    Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
    Thu, 24 May 2001 09:07:22 -0700
    http://www.loojie.com/personal/funnies/fahrvergnugen.txt
  • Re: Friday Haiku
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 23 Sep 94 13:32:26 EDT
    A fahrvergnugen goes a long way to explain Volkswagon ---------------------------------- Joshua R. Poulson, Widener University Department of Computer Systems
  • Re: Hey folks; New Beetle is a horror
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 14 May 2003 01:02:52 +1200
    It's a Volkswagen. Fahrvergnugen! Handles like blancmange. Suffers from the Bosch blues.
  • Re: List Stickers-Ooops
    Historical mailing list - Durby Suniga
    Wed, 21 Jun 2000 08:20:12 -0700
    Chris, In regards to the list sticker, you're right on the dot concerning the Fahrvergnugen man, but like you said, nothing to be...
  • Re: List Stickers-Ooops
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Wed, 21 Jun 2000 09:49:53 -0500
    It seems that your designer copied a part of the copyrighted Fahrvergnugen symbol. I can't find it on the vanagon.com website at...
  • What is Fahrvergnugen?
    Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
    Sat, 26 May 2001 07:11:20 -0700
    ...What is Fahrvergnugen? No one we know has any idea, including one who speaks German. We're beginning to think it's a made...
  • Re: TGIF contest entry
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 18 Nov 94 15:37:05 EST
    Transporter going is fun transporters go incredibly fast transporter going is Fahrvergnugen oh well There ain't a lot of verbs starting with G...
  • one more stereo install question...
    Historical mailing list - THE BUSLADY
    Mon, 29 Sep 1997 23:29:03 -0500
    ...installation seems simple, HOW DO I GET THE STOCK RADIO OUT? hah! ____ Buslady,Buskid & "MrEd II" 1989 VW Vanagon Carat SoCal Peace,Love & Fahrvergnugen!
  • What happend to the list!?!?
    Historical mailing list - THE BUSLADY
    Sun, 26 Oct 1997 14:37:53 -0500
    ...on? I'm missing the list! Did it go crash itself again!??! ____ Buslady,Buskid & "MrEd II" 1989 VW Vanagon Carat SoCal Peace,Love & Fahrvergnugen!
  • Front bulb type for signal/parking, '91 GL
    Historical mailing list - Trev
    Mon, 5 Sep 2011 12:51:49 -0400
    ...lights. What is the proper bulb designation for a '91 Vanagon GL? Thanks, Trevor Reynolds "ShinkanSEN" Sent from my Motorola DynaTAC Car Phone. Fahrvergnugen!
  • What is this part?
    Historical mailing list - gneiss9
    Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:36:55 -0700
    ...What is this part called and what function does it serve? Thanks, Trevor Reynolds gneiss9@gmail.com  Fahrvergnügen!
  • Re: What is Fahrvergnugen?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 26 May 2001 11:19:43 -0400
    > I have a sticker on my rear window it says FAHVERGNUGEN, so I > wondered what it means. I have a bumper sticker that says...
  • VW segment upcoming on NPR's ATC on Friday evening
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 6 Jan 2012 05:01:15 -0800
    ...on VW's plan for world market domination as the followup to Fahrvergnugen.� I�anticipate LVC, but it might be worth a listen. � Stephen
  • Re: Who is MSDS?
    Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
    Fri, 21 Apr 2000 14:04:36 EDT
    ...Rusty J '80 Westy -- The Mysterious "Smoking Van" from The Vw-Files "The Fahrvergnugen Is Out There"
  • Eastwood's number
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Apr 1995 16:14:28 -0700
    ...A friend found this: '''' 0 0 +-----------------------------ooO--(__)--Ooo--------------------------------+ VVV ==fahrvergnugen=== VVV WWW Volks WWW ---------------- FAHRVERGNUGEN FOREVER! -------------------- The fact that I need to explain it...
  • Re: "Mechanics Wanted" bumper sticker?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 17 Jan 2002 12:33:54 -0500
    ...But my '76 Westy had one in a similar vein: "Fahrvergnugen - German for Automotively Challenged." - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. (215) 234-VWVW...
  • Invention of the minivan...
    Historical mailing list - THE BUSLADY
    Thu, 23 Oct 1997 21:58:09 -0500
    ...the things!?!?!?!?!?!? Sorry Caravans...MicroBus was here a looooooooooooooooooong time afore ye! ____ Buslady,Buskid & "MrEd II" 1989 VW Vanagon Carat SoCal Peace,Love & Fahrvergnugen!
  • Re: Free to good homes, VW license plates and frames
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 23 Sep 2000 17:04:47 -0400
    Sorry, they went quick. (like 5 minutes!) Tune in next weekend for more freebies! Karl > Two license plate frames, black plastic, 'State of Fahrvergnugen...
  • Re: What is Fahrvergnugen?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 27 May 2001 11:18:42 +1200
    >"The pleasure of driving" is the meaning (I have a german friend >visiting, that`s how I know) Fortunately this word was used in...
  • Scam
    Historical mailing list - Trev
    Tue, 22 Apr 2014 05:59:35 -0700
    ...paypal account details. Very frustrating scam indeed. Sincerely, Trevor Reynolds Comox, British Columbia gneiss9@gmail.com Sent from my Motorola DynaTAC Car Phone. Fahrvergnugen!
  • Re: Vanagon Love - Was: CV Joint Swapping
    Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
    Thu, 20 Apr 2000 20:30:33 EDT
    ...down." They "malfunction." (Is it Friday yet?) Rusty J '80 Westy -- The Mysterious "Smoking Van" from The Vw-Files "The Fahrvergnugen Is Out There"
  • Re: "Mechanics Wanted" bumper sticker?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
    Thu, 17 Jan 2002 14:50:43 -0600
    ...But my '76 Westy had one in a similar vein: > "Fahrvergnugen - German for Automotively Challenged." > > - Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot, Inc. > (215) 234-VWVW...
  • Re: What is your Dream VW
    Historical mailing list - THE BUSLADY
    Wed, 17 Sep 1997 22:34:19 -0500
    ...that one! ____ Buslady,Buskid & "Erik" 1989 VW Vanagon Carat SoCal Peace,Love & Fahrvergnugen! ____ Buslady,Buskid & "Erik" 1989 VW Vanagon Carat SoCal Peace,Love & Fahrvergnugen!
  • external temperature guage
    Historical mailing list - gneiss9
    Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:05:42 -0700
    ...Trevor Reynolds gneiss9@gmail.com  Fahrvergnügen!
  • Manassas BugOut
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 May 1995 21:12:41 -0400
    ...My campsite is the one with the big "Fahrvergnugen" sign. You can't miss it. Anybody is welcome to stop by to chat , have...
  • Power window lube
    Historical mailing list - Trev
    Tue, 10 Sep 2013 16:46:17 -0700
    ...down action. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Sincerely, Trevor Reynolds '91 Vanagon GL Westy "SEN" Sent from my Motorola DynaTAC Car Phone. Fahrvergnugen!
  • ascii sticker stuff
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 02 Mar 95 13:20:03 CST
    what about the stick figure, used in Fahrvergnugen, but sitting much more upright (as we all do in our transporters), and sitting on top...
  • Re: Gas Can Carrier
    Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
    Thu, 20 Apr 2000 20:21:43 EDT
    ...80 Westy -- The Mysterious "Smoking Van" from The Vw-Files "The Fahrvergnugen Is Out There" Richard A. Jones quoted: >>>After all, 2WD Vanagons have...
  • Re: (contest) I need Ideas for my personalized license plates
    Historical mailing list - Antaki
    Wed, 21 Apr 1999 23:08:52 -0700
    How about 4VEGNGN or 4FERNGN or 4VERNGN or 4VRGNGN re: Fahrvergnugen I still like 3M TA3 the best... ;-> Ron Antaki ... > I am looking for...
  • Re: Late Friday Entry
    Historical mailing list - pcking
    Sat, 15 Oct 2016 07:22:33 -0400
    He clearly doesn't understand the meaning of Fahrvergnugen. PCKing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrvergn%C3%BCgen Subject: Late Friday Entry > Jealous much...
  • Water Tank construction material?
    Historical mailing list - gneiss9
    Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:55:36 -0700
    ...What kind of adhesives will work to attach PVC to the water tank drain spout? Thanks, Trevor Reynolds gneiss9@gmail.com  Fahrvergnügen!
  • Re: FW: CV Joint Swapping
    Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
    Thu, 20 Apr 2000 22:35:48 EDT
    ...that doesn't work in real life? Rusty J '80 Westy -- The Mysterious "Smoking Van" from The Vw-Files "The Fahrvergnugen Is Out There"
  • FTP address correction
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Thu, 20 Mar 97 21:00:29 EST
    ...Sean -- ***************************************************************** Sean Bartnik "Life is tough, sbart7kb@www.mwc.edu but it's tougher if you're stupid." '81 Vanagon Westy --John Wayne Fahrvergnugen...
  • Re: [Fwd: Re: Gas in Oil?]
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Fri, 2 May 97 12:43:33 EDT
    ...Those should have O2 sensors :-) Sean -- ***************************************************************** Sean Bartnik Fahrvergnugen really means "push harder." sbart7kb@www.mwc.edu '81 Vanagon Westy http://www.mwc.edu...
  • Re: Power window lube
    Historical mailing list - Michael
    Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:55:50 -0400
    ...down action. > > Thanks in advance for any suggestions. > > Sincerely, > > Trevor Reynolds > '91 Vanagon GL Westy "SEN" > > > Sent from my Motorola DynaTAC Car Phone. > > Fahrvergnugen!
  • Re: "Mechanics Wanted" bumper sticker?
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Thu, 17 Jan 2002 12:59:44 -0800
    ...But my '76 Westy had one in a similar vein: > > "Fahrvergnugen - German for Automotively Challenged." > > > > - Ron Salmon > > The Bus Depot, Inc. > > (215) 234-VWVW...
  • Re: Fahrvergnugen Groovin'
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 30 Aug 94 10:50:32 PDT
    [description of Fukengrueven sticker deleted] > over the "u"'s. I'm sorry, flame me, call me tasteless, heck, kick me > outa here (no, not...
  • Your location, in gereral
    Historical mailing list - THE BUSLADY
    Tue, 16 Sep 1997 23:16:23 -0500
    ...Right now I'm next door in Orange County; City of Orange :-} ____ Buslady,Buskid & "Erik" 1989 VW Vanagon Carat SoCal Peace,Love & Fahrvergnugen!
  • Theme for Windows 95
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Fri, 30 May 1997 00:31:17 -0700
    ...I'm installing Plus JUST for the VW theme, so it better be good :-) Thanks, Sean -- ************************************************************************************ Sean Bartnik lbart@preferred.com Fahrvergnugen really means...
  • What's Your Dream VW Bus?
    Historical mailing list - THE BUSLADY
    Sat, 13 Sep 1997 02:32:50 -0500
    ...a 91 westie, they're $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ here!!! I just saw one going for $22,000!!!! ____ Buslady & "Erik" 1989 VW Vanagon Carat SoCal Peace,Love & Fahrvergnugen!
  • Re: What is this part?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:01:36 -0500
    ...behind the drivers side low-beams. > What is this part called and what function does it serve? > > Thanks, > Trevor Reynolds > > gneiss9@gmail.com >  > Fahrvergnügen! >
  • Re: To table or not to table
    Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 18:05:36 EDT
    ...Rusty J '80 WedgeFalia (The Smoking Van) "The Fahrvergnugen Is Out There" Ssittservl@AOL.COM wrote: >The larger rear table is designed to fit...
  • Re: Fahrvergnugen Groovin'
    Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
    Tue, 30 Aug 1994 13:30:54 -0700 (PDT)
    On Tue, 30 Aug 1994, Jerry Huff wrote: > > Check out your local smoke/head shop. You know the place near campus that > sells pipes...
  • Re: `NETVERNUGEN'???
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Fri, 17 Oct 1997 15:56:37 -0400
    ...Is it a > (misspelled) take off from `fahrvergnugen', which means, I believe, > "driving joy" or "joy of driving"? i.e. is it suppose to...
  • Free to good homes, VW license plates and frames
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 23 Sep 2000 15:37:31 -0400
    ...Two license plate frames, black plastic, 'State of Fahrvergnugen', new and unused. Front plate, black plastic, 'O2BNAVW', another 'VW 4 ME' Free for the...
  • Re: Subaru Swap, was: Re: T****a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
    Thu, 11 May 2000 20:28:49 EDT
    ...Ogden, Utah, USA '80 Westy -- Slow Motion Fahrvergnugen
  • Re: VW segment upcoming on NPR's ATC on Friday evening
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Fri, 6 Jan 2012 16:59:06 -0500
    ...on VW's plan for world market domination as the followup to Fahrvergnugen. I anticipate LVC, but it might be worth a listen. > > Stephen
  • Leesburg rally/round-up
    Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
    Wed, 9 Feb 2000 15:13:42 EST
    ...26, 11:00 am to ? WHY- Fahrvergnugen! over chow (Ruby Tuesday on site; Ponderosa to Chinese, etc. across by-pass). Unstructured... attendees decide any...
  • re:propane gauge
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Tue, 29 Apr 97 10:34:49 EDT
    ...Sean -- ***************************************************************** Sean Bartnik Fahrvergnugen really means "push harder." sbart7kb@www.mwc.edu '81 Vanagon Westy http://www.mwc.edu/~sbart7kb/myvan.htm http://www...
  • `NETVERNUGEN'???
    Historical mailing list - Dan Resler
    Fri, 17 Oct 1997 14:16:16 -0400
    ...Is it a (misspelled) take off from `fahrvergnugen', which means, I believe, "driving joy" or "joy of driving"? i.e. is it suppose to...
  • Re: "Mechanics Wanted" bumper sticker?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Thu, 17 Jan 2002 13:23:38 -0800
    ...But my '76 Westy had one in a similar vein: >> > "Fahrvergnugen - German for Automotively Challenged." >> > >> > - Ron Salmon >> > The Bus Depot, Inc. >> > (215) 234-VWVW...
  • Found the paint code sticker!
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Thu, 6 Mar 97 10:44:18 EST
    ...it's tougher if you're stupid." '81 Vanagon Westy --John Wayne Fahrvergnugen really means "push harder." http://www.mwc.edu/~sbart7kb/myvan.htm *****************************************************************
  • Re: What is Fahrvergnugen?
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sat, 26 May 2001 19:28:38 EDT
    In a message dated 5/26/01 4:18:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: << And it's...
  • FUKENGRUVEN!
    Historical mailing list - Peter Neidhardt
    Mon, 28 Apr 1997 17:01:56 -0400
    My '80 Westy had this "Fukengruven" bumper sticker - just like the Fahrvergnugen slogan, complete with the stick figure, on the pop-top when I...
  • Absolutely Last Camping Update!
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Fri, 7 Mar 97 11:22:01 EST
    ...it's tougher if you're stupid." '81 Vanagon Westy --John Wayne Fahrvergnugen really means "push harder." http://www.mwc.edu/~sbart7kb/myvan.htm *****************************************************************
  • Leesburg rally/round-up
    Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
    Thu, 24 Feb 2000 08:02:24 EST
    ...26, 11:00 am to ? WHY- Fahrvergnugen! over chow (Ruby Tuesday on site; Ponderosa to Chinese, etc. across by-pass). Unstructured... attendees decide any...