VW early FWD WC prototype 211

[Rome]

I've known about many of VW's prototypes either from visiting the Stiftung museum in Wolfsburg as well as the VW Welt, or from various books. But I did not know about this one! https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/31286/lot/11/volkswagen-211l-prototype/

Might've been an alternative to the entry-level VW Polo which was a close cousin to the Audi 50.

The "inboard" headlamp positioning reminds me of early Golf (EA337) versions before they were moved to the outer edges of the grill, and the turn signals relocated into the bumper.

[TDCTDI]

That rear 3/4 looks a lot like a Chevette
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[vwjunkie3]

Very cool!!

[Rome]

I can see the (unfortunate) resemblance to a Chevette... This 211 would likely have been the entry-level model for VW, below the Golf and possibly at the same price level as the Beetle. You can see similarities to early '70's parts such as a variation of the '72 style "flat" steering wheel, the ignition switch, inner door pulls. Engine appears to be the Audi-derived EA827 but noteworthy that it is not transverse mounted such as the Golf or Polo, but instead longitudinal as per the Passat/Dasher/Audi 80. I wonder if VW took the Passat platform and shortened it for this one? The full-length hatchback would've been very practical for a small car.

The front seats look like they'd be very supportive and comfortable.

[ps2375]

Sure looks like the radiator was an after-thought.

[oprn]

I see a lot of Audi Fox/VW Dasher in that! That exposed timing belt is very vulnerable! A rock through the grill or hit a snow drift and off it comes. Ask me how I know...
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