Sorry if previously posted but I came across this clip of the 2 syncros in the 1990 Australian Safari. The Dutch site where its posted states that these were the only 2 RHD 16" Syncros ever made. Not sure that's right-what do the expert's reckon?
Enjoy.
Roger
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The site where its posted states
Britain would probably be the only other place for 16" RHDs.
I wish that I had the money to buy one at the time.
Phill
> that these were the only 2 RHD 16" Syncros ever made. Not sure that'sI have heard this also. It is very hard to check as accessible records only show different model variations. The 16" version was just an option and not a seperate model. Just like ordering a radio or cruise control.
> right-what do the expert's reckon?
> Enjoy.
> ��
> Roger
Britain would probably be the only other place for 16" RHDs.
I wish that I had the money to buy one at the time.
Phill
yes there were only 2 RHD 16's ever built, they dont exist on factory records, ones a doka, the other a van. Aus wouldnt allow LHD vehicles to compete in the rally or even be driven on the public roads without special permissions etc, so VW built 2 "special" RHD 16" syncros,
these vehicles were supposed to be returned to Germany after the rally's etc as they did not fully comply to ADR's, but i heard that 2 container loads of red dirt was shipped back to the vw factory to assist in the devlopment of new cars and dust systems etc, the 2 16"'s were just left here, (urban myth? but it sounds good!)
the 16" syncro is a totally different car to the 14, it has strength plates on the door corners, the metal in certain parts was thicker, and most of the running gear was borrowed from the european LT28, there are quite a few parts that are unique to the 16 as well, so while the load capacity of the 14 is a ton, the 16 is almost 3 ton.
i guess its as different as buying a sedan or a station wagon, sure they are the same, but its not factory or dealer option, its a different vehicle.
cheers jon (with the only 16" syncro converted to RHD) The site where its posted states > that these were the only 2 RHD 16" Syncros ever made. Not sure that'sI have heard this also. It is very hard to check as accessible records only show different model variations. The 16" version was just an option and not a seperate model. Just like ordering a radio or cruise control. Britain would probably be the only other place for 16" RHDs. I wish that I had the money to buy one at the time. Phill ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro_T3_Australia/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro_T3_Australia/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: Syncro_T3_Australia-digest@yahoogroups.com Syncro_T3_Australia-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Syncro_T3_Australia-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ |
I concur. List of M-codes is how many describes the 16". However, they are a different animal altogether. It would be like comparing a Golf to a GTI and saying it's just a group of options.
We have a member or two in RSA who have 16's in the Syncro16 List & Registry. Unfortunately, I am not presently able to check my records to confirm if they left the factory as RHD.
BenT
On Feb 5, 2011, at 1:06 PM, jon hornby <kombijon@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
cheers jon (with the only 16" syncro converted to RHD)
The site where its posted states
> that these were the only 2 RHD 16" Syncros ever made. Not sure that's
> right-what do the expert's reckon?
> Enjoy.
>
> Roger
I have heard this also. It is very hard to check as accessible records only show different model variations. The 16" version was just an option and not a seperate model. Just like ordering a radio or cruise control.
Britain would probably be the only other place for 16" RHDs.
I wish that I had the money to buy one at the time.
Phill
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The two Australian vehicles were fully complianced as they are the same model with the optional 16" package. They have compliance plates.
I know that the body is different to a 14", but it is designated the same model number with "M" option 625. Just like ordering a radio!
If it is a model 254 then it is a model 254 whether it is a 14" or 16".
Phill
I know that the body is different to a 14", but it is designated the same model number with "M" option 625. Just like ordering a radio!
If it is a model 254 then it is a model 254 whether it is a 14" or 16".
Phill
> jon hornby <kombijon@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
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> yes there were only 2 RHD 16's ever built, they dont exist on factory
> records, ones a doka, the other a van. Aus wouldnt allow LHD vehicles to
> compete in the rally or even be driven on the public roads without
> special permissions etc, so VW built 2 "special" RHD 16" syncros,
> these vehicles were supposed to be returned to Germany after the rally's
> etc as they did not fully comply to ADR's, but i heard that 2 container
> loads of red dirt was shipped back to the vw factory to assist in the
> devlopment of new cars and dust systems etc, the 2 16"'s were just left
> here, (urban myth? but it sounds good!)
> the 16" syncro is a totally different car to the 14, it has strength
> plates on the door corners, the metal in certain parts was thicker, and
> most of the running gear was borrowed from the european LT28, there are
> quite a few parts that are unique to the 16 as well, so while the load
> capacity of the 14 is a ton, the 16 is almost 3 ton.
> i guess its as different as buying a sedan or a station wagon, sure they
> are the same, but its not factory or dealer option, its a different
> vehicle.
> cheers jon (with the only 16" syncro converted to RHD)
>
> ��
>
> The site where its posted states
> > that these were the only 2 RHD 16" Syncros ever made. Not sure that's
> > right-what do the expert's reckon?
> > Enjoy.
> > ��
> > Roger
>
> I have heard this also. It is very hard to check as accessible records
> only show different model variations. The 16" version was just an option
> and not a seperate model. Just like ordering a radio or cruise control.
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> Britain would probably be the only other place for 16" RHDs.
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> I wish that I had the money to buy one at the time.
>
> Phill
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