So we all know the Polo Harlequin...

[Betaphile]

...but I never realised they did a Golf version as well?

 

 

Those crayzee Germans.

[VWPowered]

and a beetle

 

[pogweasel]

 

And, um.....

 

[VWPowered]

[VWPowered]

 

there was even a model, seems popular

 

[mk2_craig]

There was a time I was planning a Fiesta mk3 Harlequin, but I think the joke's worn a bit thin now...

 

...and if that isn't a Photoshop I shall eat my left bollock.

[r.welfare]

Either that or an MR2-based kit.Was the Mk3 Golf Harl' official, or just a Yankee importer special? Or even homebrew? The only ones I've ever seen (on the Net) have been US models.

[Milford Cubicle]

The Mk3 Golf Harlequin was sold officially in North America.I wonder if anyone bought a new Polo Harlequin with their own money in the UK. My aunt hired one when it was new, and that's the only one I've ever seen.

[MrRegieRitmo]

There was a time I was planning a Fiesta mk3 Harlequin, but I think the joke's worn a bit thin now...

 

...and if that isn't a Photoshop I shall eat my left bollock.

Would sir like it pan fried with a little garlic?

[MrRegieRitmo]

My aunt hired one when it was new, and that's the only one I've ever seen.

I've got a good record of spotting Polo Harlequins, it reads;Trips abroad this year: 3Polo Harlequin spots: 2I saw one on my first trip to Malta & one on my trip to Germany so that's 2 in 3 months!

[Mash]

LOL

 

So from this we can gather there are at least 2 more of these; one that started out blue and one that was yellow! Wonder what the panel gaps are like on these!!

 

Incidentally, were the colour schemes on the proper Harlequins identical to each other?

[Talbot]

As I understand it, the majority of the harlequin models failed to sell, and were subsequently resprayed one colour so that they could be shifted.

[Pillock]

There were four different 'schemes' to the Harlequin models. Four different base colour shells, and then depending on that each panel was a known colour. Eg, all models with a red shell (roof and rear quarters) would have a yellow bonnet, blue nearside wing etc. They literally took complete cars from the production line and swapped bits around.The Golf 3 was a US-only model, the later Polo was Germany only. We got the Mk4 Polo and nowt since (because, as mentioned, they sold like mouldy hotcakes and many were promo-only and eventually resprayed)There was one in a salvage yard near me a while back, remember thinking it would be the easiest panel repair ever. "Wanted: Polo wing, bonnet and door. Colour not important"

[Guest]

I see a fair few Polo Harlequins around Dewsbury, if I've got the story right there was a VW dealer in the general area who used them as courtesy cars and they eventually found their way into the market. I tend to see a couple a month and am still no wiser as to why they exist, I think they look dreadful. Sorry Germany!

[MrRegieRitmo]

We got the Mk4 Polo and nowt since (because, as mentioned, they sold like mouldy hotcakes and many were promo-only and eventually resprayed)

Isn't it great to be so dull & reserved!.... We have no sense of fun in this country, not where cars are concerned anyway. Special additions or quirky cars have always been lost on us! (I'm surprised that Smart cars (Fortwo) sold at all over here, never mind the small number that did! The Coupe, Roadster & Forfour certainly didn't)

[Guest]

If being no fun means we get cars with consistent panel colours, I'm happy to pay that price.

[pompei]

Just seen this ...

 

 

must be catching

[outlaw118]

A good few years ago, a mate of mine banger-raced a "Harlequin" themed Marina......If I find a photo, I'll post it up, but after a few laps it set itself on fire with the embarrassment....

[VWPowered]

i knew this was was scanned somewhere