and especially my dear old pal from the Left Coast, Mr. Ben Syncro.  The only registered individual in the continental United States with the surname 'Syncro.'  It was only natural that Volkswagen chose his name to carry on after his astonishing contributions to the design of the drivetrain.  

I raise a glass of brandy to your Honor, kind sir, you who have imparted great technical genius to the world, and I note:  absolutely free of charge or toll.  

Here, here !!

<tinkling of glasses and bellowed echoes follow>