Interesting.  My old '67 Bug had it, but I haven't heard it from my current
'84 Vanagon (wbxr).  You're right, though.  Very distinctive.
Matt

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From: Mark A Kippert
Subject: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!

Something I've always wondered about...what creates that signature VW
"chirp" coming from the engine?...