Jim,

Depends on what you mean by "in their day".  When the Auto Union was first
formed (the 30's), they produced world class vehicles, as well as the some
of the fatest race cars in the world.  Post-war Auto Union is something
completely different (e.g., NSU).

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Jim Thompson
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 3:06 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: From the vw news rumor mill

Interestingly enough is that "Auto Union" was the corporate name for Audi
before Volkswagen purchased/merged with them.  For guys like me in the parts
biz (who have been around too long), every time I see the Auto Union name I
think of Audi, not Volkswagen.  Auto Union really put out some crap/junk in
their day.  Talk about going backwards.....

Jim Thompson
oldvolkshome@earthlink.net
jim@karmannghia.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Fisher" <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: From the vw news rumor mill

> Auto Union?
> The Eurish version of 'General Motors', maybe?
> Don't like it.
> Trying to imagine what the badge would look like.
> Think they should stick with VW.
>
> Cya,
> Robert
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jimt" <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 1:52 PM
> Subject: From the vw news rumor mill
>
>
> >From a press note on home of sport uk
>
> VW to change name? - 22 December 2004
>
> The largest European carmaker not involved with Formula One, Volkswagen,
may
> be considering a change of name.
>
> The Wolfsburg-based brand, though, denied the media speculation, the press
> office insisting that the name is 'rooted in tradition.'
>
> Earlier, the German 'Bild' newspaper said parent company VW may become
'Auto
> Union' to differentiate between the Volkswagen and similarly-owned Audi
> vehicle lines.
>
> The VW holding company also controls Bentley, Lamborghini, Seat, Skoda
and -
> soon - Bugatti.
>
>
> ........................................
> jimt
> Planned insanity is best.
> Remember that sanity is optional.
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