When I replaced the battery in my '68 Squareback (original battery in
'78!) I found a German "dime" underneath the battery - obviously been
there since the car was new.  I've been told that factory workers toss
loose change in odd places for good luck!

Karl Wolz

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> Christopher Gronski
> Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 7:37 AM
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> Subject: Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape
doubles as
> cupholder
>
> My most recent westy had a German Coin (1 Mark I think - but I could
> be wrong) from the early 1980's. I think it was dropped during
> assembly or shipping.