Yep. A Taunus V4.

Cologne V4, going by this picture:

Lancia made a V-4 for the Fulvia. A very narrow-angle (~13 included degrees) 1.1 - 1.3 - 1.6 V-4. Not unlike the narrow angle VW VR-6.

Lancia also had one but it had a very narrow angle and only one head, like a VR6.

Saab Sonnet II V4? Was actually a licensed engine from Ford, but the front of the engine looks right.

They stuck them in forklifts too.

Ford Tanus V4... as used in the long-nose Saab 96. Had one and it was a good little engine.

The early Dashers were not good. Too much new technology at once, and that in an era when the industry was having serious trouble keeping up with emissions standards, too.

These cars look infinitely better without the front clip and with a few sledgehammer dings.

Honestly I was surprised it being Florida and the fact that someone was packing that no shots were fired.

Yes. They are also often dualled with other non-VW brands, so the dealer’s attention is, shall we say, divided. I can’t recall hearing of many positive VW dealer experiences.

*sees crazy thing has happened*

Florida never seems to disappoint.

Well written.

For Volkswagen to move forward in the United States, they first need to recognize a number of truths which have always been difficult for them. Like personal therapy, there can’t be any real progress until they understand what they are and how they got here. 

I find it hilarious that in DE I am not required to wear a helmet but if I chose to wear a helmet it has to be DOT approved. Snell doesn’t count

Having worked in a HD shop, I’ve lost count of how many angry bikers I laughed out the door because we didn’t sell “dawt” stickers.

I ride a cruiser, and as dumb as it looks, I went Arai Signet X after a lot of research. They seem to have a corporate philosophy of thinking about impact geometry and designing the helmet accordingly.

Harley dudes. The people with intelligence (in)sufficient to desire a flimsy skullcap lid never think to just slap a DOT sticker on the back of their favourite plastic salad bowl and call it a day.

Advertising to the idiot “loud pipes save lives” crowd. (I realize “idiot” is redundant there, but it should be reiterated for emphasis.)