Rainy Days, Car Shows, XXX Rootbeer and VW Lovers

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure to head out to the annual Northwest VW club VW meet, held at the iconic ‘XXX’ Root Beer and Burger Restaurant in Issaquah, Washington. But as luck would have it and being true to the Pacific Northwest…it rained.

What was great to see is that even with the rain pouring down, cool people and cool cars showed up.

Not only do we love the show and are always impressed with what vehicles show up, but the people who truly love their cars and are proud, rain or shine, to talk to anybody who shows an interest.

One of the groups that come to show off their limited edition cars, are the Volkswagen Fahrenheit owners. Showcasing both the GTI and GLI, version of the limited edition cars…these owners are passionate about their vehicles. Here is that rainy video to show the VW Fahrenheit line up.

A little bit more about the VW Fahrenheit:
In October 2006, Volkswagen debuted a new Fahrenheit Edition of their GTI and GLI models at the Playboy Mansion. These new models were the first special-edition versions of the GTI and GLI made available in North America, and the first of the new models arrived in dealers in the early March 2007.

Fahrenheit models of the GTI were distinguished by their Magma Orange paint job, special Fahrenheit badging, a commemorative plate showing the number of the car placed on the steering wheel, body-colored interior panels, orange stitching on the DSG boot, steering wheel, parking brake handle and floor mats (from which the red GTI logo had been removed), as well as special gunmetal-colored 18″ “Charleston” wheels. The Fahrenheit also came with a European tuned suspension.

The Fahrenheit GTI was available only with Volkswagen’s DSG transmission. Only 1200 Fahrenheit GTI models in Magma Orange were produced for the US (150 in Canada) and 1200 GLIs in yellow.

Along with the distinctive colors, Fahrenheit owners also were given ‘Fast’ at the time of purchase. ‘Fast’ was this ominous little creature with several inter-changeable tails. What has become evident as cars were sold was that ‘Fast’ disappeared. Many collectors and Fahrenheit owners are always on the look out for the little guy.

Oh and yes, we are Fahrenheit GTI owners, owning number 466 out of 1200. We are also lucky enough to have ‘Fast’ as part of the entire ensemble.

So this day was a bit rainy, but to make sure that you know that inclement weather isn’t always the “norm” up here in the Pacific Northwest. The same group hosted another VW meet in the fall and at the same venue (who doesn’t like rootbeer from an old, iconic hamburger stand with XXX in its name?!?).

Here are a few photos of the Fahrenheit’s and other Volkswagen photo favorites from the day. Enjoy! (And if you are a Fahrenheit owner, please check out the Fahrenheit Owners Group ONLY Facebook page).

Andy DeVol – Owner of number 466 Fahrenheit GTI and contributor for My Life at Speed.