I've been thinking lately that I was on my way become too eccentric for my own good - and then this comes along. Thank you Jalopnik, I will sleep better tonight.
For those who haven't read Tom Wolfe's 'The Right Stuff', read it. For those who won't read a book, watch the movie.; it is one of the fortunate (but too rare) films that really manage to capture the spirit of an outstanding book.
You're not in the minority. While we (men & lesbians) may be genetically disposed to wring our necks when a pair of large boobs parade by, at the end of the day it's not what we go for or even find important. Boobs just rule, no matter what size.
There was actually a front-engine/rear-drive car sold under the VW name; the VW LT35 was made from 1975 onwards. But then again, most of them were vans.
Not neccesarily; a lot of the japanese I met over there just happened to love American cars, and had the means to buy and run them. Driving large cars wasn't exactly encouraged in Japan back then - still isn't - but you can't really stop enthusiasts like that. Just a pity the salty air will eat away at them much quicker than anywhere in the US.