My '78 is the first generation.  '75 was the first year it was imported to
the USA.  I believe the first production year was '74 in Germany.  '81 was
the last year of gen 1.

-Dick-

On Fri, Apr 12, 2013 at 6:04 AM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:

> Sorry, I'm not sure about the scoops, but I have a question. Is the '78
> Scirocco the first generation or second generation Scirocco? I can't
> remember when they changed. I almost bought a '75 Scirocco (first year I
> believe) when my '73 Super Beetle was totaled, but I didn't. I really loved
> the look of the first Scirocco, and there are so few of them left
> around!     Jeff
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> Anyone have any experience with those air scoops that attach to the rear
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> inlet grills? Were they "factory" options?  Are they effective?
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> Thanks.
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> -Dick Wong-
> 78 Scirocco
> Original Owner
> 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy)
> Third Owner
> 12 Golf TDI
> Original Co-Owner
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