In a message dated 5/11/01 11:11:22 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
ncc876@yahoo.com writes:

<< I admit lack of knowledge -- what was additional with the 'champagne
 edition'? I admit to never having heard of such a thing before.
 (Well, you learn something new every day, and this was it for me
 today.) >>

Jennifer,

The Champagne Edition vehicles were VW's early attempt at "late in the year"
marketing of the current model year. It would be the precursor to the
Wolfsburg Editions. The entire line-up of bugs, busses and campers got this
treatment. Some  items such as paint and cosmetic add-ons like chrome bumpers
were exclusive to the line

It was effective way to deplete the years supply of vehicles while they get
ready for the following year's models.

BenT