From the rear it makes me think; “Baby Mercedes.” Which to my mind in the styling department is a good thing. Thanks. Saved from volksworldusa.co.uk. 1 product rating - New VW Type 3 Notchback Squareback Fastback Dash Pad 1961-1973. The 1500 was obviously very much a VW under the boxier skin: the engine was reconfigured into the “pancake” layout with the blower fan now mounted at the rear of the block. Another car I never knew about thanks for enlightening me .Were they imported to the UK? Nice choice of visual aid, SAM. Unless they’ve had engine upgrades, which realistically 95% of them have. #5,梁瀬自動車がVOLKSWAGENをはじめて輸入したのが1953年。その台数は１０５台だったそうです。そのうち５台がSPLIT（ZWITTER）だったと言う説もあります。他の現存台数は？？そんな貴重な個体を遊びに、通勤にと乗り回している・・ そんなブログです。, Carol Ann with her Notchback by dez&john3313 Carol Ann with her Notchback http://flic.kr/p/6Wqs4t. Your email address will not be published. NOS Rear reflectors & NOS Reflector Seals. I have seen one 1966 Squareback recently, modestly customized and sort-of restored, here in Dallas at a local show-and-shine. Paul, have you ever spotted a Type 3 Karmann Ghia in Eugene? Learn how your comment data is processed. There was a comparison drive report in a German classic car magazine about 3 years ago. NOS Quiz Time and who can tell me what is special about this NOS part???? A wider rear track (but still swing-axle), bigger brakes, a front sway bar, and a more powerful 65 hp twin-carb engingine in the 1500S version combined with the drastically better visibility and somewhat better interior room to make the 1500 driving experience feel more up-to-date, for the early sixties. We offer VW Squareback, VW Fastback, VW Notchback seat upholstery, vw headliners, vw carpet kits, vw console, vw door panels, vw rear kick panels and speaker trays and vw molded seat foam.Find our listed years 1961,1962,1963,1964,1965,1966,1967,1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974. VW Type 3 Notchback The Type 3 Notchback was introduced in 1961, generating huge interest and paving the way for the incredibly popular Type 34 Ghia, which used the Type 3’s bodypan. I guess the longer front end has more area to be pushed around by the wind. i really never did care much for the fastback. Bliv klogere på VW Type 3 - en ældre, men smuk automobil. Engine was in a box, after I rebuilt the engine and got an Earl Schieb paint job, first me, then my parents, and finally the next door neighbor owned it in that order over 10 years and 100K miles. Never owned a Notchback, had a beat to hell 64 1500S Squareback sunroof with a lot of rust, even in the roof area by the back window. Probably not! posted by Charlie at 9:29 pm 4 comments. The photo was taken in Chino one day when I happened to be passing through. Also got some NOS boxed early armrests - if interested contact me via any of my samba ads. The stock dual carb 1600 ran pretty strong, had no trouble getting up to 90 MPH. The old guy would take it out once a year or so; put gas in it (I expect he drained the tank in the garage, first…gotta have fresh gasoline in it; never know when we’ll need the Caddy for a special event…), But the Squareback…the dash, to me, bespoke a proletarian luxury, with those round pods. Oct 30, 2020 - Slammed Vw Notchbacks with Acrophobia!!!. A quality small German car. I was at a big VW show in Niagara Falls, Ontario, where my Mother lives, in early July and, well, amongst what were easily more than 200 cars from as far away as Quebec and Illinois there was not one Type III (no Type IVs either, which I expected but always look for as my Dad had a 1972 411 sedan and most of my learner’s permit driving days took place in that eccentric and appealing (and, truth be told, not very good) car. By the way if you like to keep your German fresh go to Youtube and search for Rainer Günzler. Air Conditioner Kit, Type 3, Black Textured Under Dash Unit Price: $ 1,650.00 : Home; Shop Online! In 1966, the 1600 arrived (legitimately), but only in fastback and squareback (wagon) versions. 1964 Notchback 1500 S from Japan, a really fun little car in that famous blue-green original color . VW Type 3 Dedicated to the world of Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback Squareback Fastback. Yes, these were an interesting derivative. Hello, I’m from Brazil and here there was a car derived from type 3 but with four doors. Discover (and save!) 1963, vw, type 3, notchback, push button, super rare, runs & drives, clean title; 1965 volkswagen squareback custom streetrod chopped hot rod '73 vw fastback, 2nd owner, very original like new, 52k orig mi, no reserve; 1971 volkswagen vw type 3 squareback vintage; 1972 vw type 3 rat rod flat black wagon, 5 spd manual. The only place I’d ever seen one, was in the VW section of the J.C. Whitney catalog! I like VW do Brazil. Learned a lot about cross winds). The classic air cooled Type 3 includes three styles: the VW Squareback, the VW Fastback and the VW Notchback. The result was a mixed bag, and since I just happen to have a C/D review of one handy, I’ll share the highlights. baby mercedes, indeed. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. The Type 3 followed the Type 1 Beetle, utilizing a low-profile version of Volkswagen's rear-engined, 4-cylinder air-cooled engine, as well as body-on-chassis construction (the body bolts to a frame that includes the floor pan), retaining the same wheelbase – but featuring ponton(slab sided) styling, in contrast to the Type 1's articulated fenders and running boards. Buy It Now. And VW’s superb material and build quality was still on full display. Engine monitored up front on dash with oil pressure-oil temperature& CHT. 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