Eye-catching features included “beats” logos on the B-pillars, black-painted exterior mirror housings, decorative film on the bonnet and roof, 16-inch alloy wheels, and a dash pad in Velvet Red. P O L O I J E A N S In 1976, drivers of the first Polo special model could really wear the trousers. After having successfully delivered a similar concept with the Jeans Beetle three years earlier, designer Gunhild Liljequist now applied the same approach to the Polo I: denim-look seat covers with pockets and rivets. The first edition was limited to 9,000 units in 1976 and was available in the colours Oregon Beige or Carolina Green colours. The second edition followed in 1978 with 7,800 units. “The car for people who are fun, chilled-out, and cool”, as it was described in the brochure, was now available in Alpine White, Mexico Beige, or Mars Red. The Polo is a loveable car, which is why it has woven itself into the hearts of fans for over 50 years. There have also been some unforgettable special editions of the compact car, such as these four iconic models. 16 1750 YEARS OF POLO SPECIAL MODELS A COLOURFUL FUN CAR It is one of the most curious and iconic models Volkswagen has ever launched on the market: the the Polo Harlekin (“Harlequin”). When the third-generation Polo was introduced in 1995, it brought about something new: equipment packages that could be freely combined. The sales brochure illustrated the modular system with four colours: Pistachio Green stood for the paintwork, Chagall Blue represented the engine and chassis, Ginster Yellow symbolised the equipment, and Flash Red indicated special equipment. In order to visualise the principle on the Polo as well, 20 vehicles were initially repainted in four colours and distributed to the showrooms of Volkswagen dealerships. Demand was high and the marketing gag became a resounding success – in the end, exactly 3,806 units rolled off the production line.