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1949 Red Heart Dog Food Lassie Vintage Advertisement
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VW Scirocco & Rabbit "Team up with the Winners"
Category|Automotive
Subcategory|European
Year|1982
Rarity Class|CLASS A
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Medium/FormatMagazine Ad
Ad Content TypeProduct Showcase
Last updated: 30 Apr 2026
Historical Context
The Art of German Racing
"Team up with the Winners."
A beautifully illustrated advertisement from 1982 celebrating Volkswagen's motorsport dominance. The artwork features a dynamic watercolor style, showcasing the Formula Super Vee racer alongside the VW Rabbit rally car and the star of the show: the "Official Pace Car" Team Scirocco (marking the debut of the sleek Mk2 model). The ad emphasizes how advanced VW technology transfers from the track to the street, making this a perfect piece for fans of water-cooled Volkswagens.
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