The book of the Volkswagen Type 3: Concept, Design, International Production Models & DevelopmentThis book tells the definitive international story of the Volkswagen Type 3. Simon Glen writes from first-hand experience, having owned seven Type 3s – five Variants, a 1500 Notchback and a 1500S Karmann·Ghia – which have been driven through Africa, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. |
Contents
| 15 | |
Prototypes Evolution | 32 |
1961 to 1965 | 47 |
1970 to 1973 | 82 |
Australian Type 3 | 106 |
South African Type 3 | 115 |
KarmannGhia 1600TC | 135 |
Type 30 | 145 |
What If | 151 |
Common terms and phrases
1600TL Fastback assembly August Australian Australian Type basic Beetle body bottom Brasilia Brazil Brazilian brochure built bumper Cabriolet carburettor engine changes chapter chassis number chrome codes colour countries Coupé Courtesy cover CV-joint dash dashboard door drive early factory Fastback fitted flat floorpan four four-door front German German Type headlights imported indicator introduced Italy Karmann Karmann-Ghia larger later lights look lovely lower magazine manual manufactured motor mounted Notchback Note option original paint Panel Panel Van plate production prototypes publicity rear rear suspension replaced restored seat seen side side windows single carburettor sold South Africa Squareback Station Wagon steering style swing axle Transporter trimmings twin carburettor two-door Type 14 floorpan Type 36 Variant vehicles Volkswagen Type VW Type wheels Wolfsburg