[12], In 1961, Volkswagen introduced the VW 1500 Karmann Ghia,[13] or Type 34, based on its new Type 3 platform, featuring Volkswagen's new flat 1500cc engine design, and styling by Italian engineer Sergio Sartorelli at Carrozzeria Ghia.[14]. Secrecy was such that even at the 1960 Geneva Auto Show, VW denied they were readying a new design. Also introduced for 1968 was a fully automatic transmission. The Type 3 was initially equipped with a 1.5 L (1493 cc) engine based on the air-cooled 1192 cc flat-4 found in the Type 1, but given a 69 mm stroke it became the basis for the 1300 cc and 1600 cc engines that followed in the later Beetle (Type 1) and Volkswagen Type 2 T1 and T2. EUR 35,00. However, in other markets, including the German domestic market, the number of customers preferring the older Notchback shaped car was higher than foreseen, and in the end both Notchback and Fastback body shapes remained in production until July 1973. As Volkswagen started to produce front-wheel-drive water-cooled designs, production ended in 1973 at the Wolfsburg plant. / Cars Listings / 1970 VW Variant - Wagon Series III / 1970 VW Variant - Wagon Series III. The Type 3's torsion bars are cross-mounted in the lower tube, so that each individual torsion bar spans the full width of the car, the upper tube containing an anti-roll bar that connects the upper trailing links to each other. The Type 3 engine received a larger displacement (1.6 L) for 1966 (August '65) and in 1968 became the world's first volume production car to feature electronic fuel injection – pioneered by Bosch. Excludes tax, title, license, registration, options and dealer fees. Lokal. Introduced at the 1961 Frankfurt Motor Show, Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA), the Type 3 was marketed as the Volkswagen 1500 and later as the Volkswagen 1600, in three body styles: two-door Notchback, Fastback and Variant, the latter marketed as the 'Squareback' in the United States. VW Variant. 44795 Bochum- Südwest. One of the models was the Dodge 1500 (also the Dodge 1800) which the newly taken-over company re-badged as Volkswagen 1500 for the Argentinian market. First registered in Washington to Miss Ross 22nd April 1972. Versand möglich. 1970 Volkswagen Variant Pictures: See 4 pics for 1970 Volkswagen Variant. 25.02.2021. For the van/bus known as Volkswagen T3, see, Argentinian Dodge 1500-based Volkswagen 1500, Phil Matthews, Australian Volkswagen History – 1960–1964, www.clubvw.org.au, Volkswagen Type 3 Flat-Four | Hemmings Daily, "This 1968 Volkswagen Fastback Is Actually A Miata", Volkswagenwerk: TYP Volkswagen Variant als Lieferwagen, Phil Matthews, Australian Volkswagen History – 1971–1975, "Karmann Ghia Italia – Karmann Ghia Italy", "Variant 2 1981, o fim da saga da ventosa", Unique Cars and Parts (Australia) Volkswagen Type 3, GTI Roadster/Supersport Vision Gran Turismo, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Volkswagen_Type_3&oldid=1005732519, Articles with dead external links from July 2018, Articles with permanently dead external links, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2010, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2011, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Type 31 1500/1600 Notchback/Fastback: 1,339,124, Type 351 1500/1600 Convertible (prototypes): 12, 1500/1600 chassis and works prototypes: 311, This page was last edited on 9 February 2021, at 04:25. It had painted frames around the vent windows, a black cardboard front trunk liner over the gas tank without a liner on the sides of the trunk or over the firewall, plain vinyl door panels without door pockets and rubber mats in lieu of interior carpet. The Variant is very spacious, a mix between the VW Beetle and Bus. The Wolfsburg production facilities were then retooled to build the Golf, which eventually replaced the Type 1 as Volkswagen's best selling sedan. In 1961, Volkswagen introduced the VW 1500 Karmann Ghia, or Type 34, based on its new Type 3 platform, featuring Volkswagen's new flat 1500cc engine design, and styling by Italian engineer Sergio Sartorelli at Carrozzeria Ghia. Production began in August 1961, a month before launch, of the Volkswagen 1500 Notchback, encompassing three-box styling in a notchback saloon body. The Wolfsburg production facilities were then retooled to build the Golf, which eventually replaced the Type 1 as Volkswagen's best selling sedan. Das kostet Zeit und Geld – und lohne sich dennoch, sagt der Besitzer. For the 1968 model year, 1969 in the USA, a three-speed fully automatic transaxle became available, noted for extremely low internal friction. The Type 3 offered both front and rear enclosed luggage areas, with greater volume and cargo accessibility via both the boot (trunk) and the bonnet (hood). It also competed in the USA with the Renault 8 which also offered a rear engine and rear drive sedan. In 1980, Volkswagen bought the Argentinian company Chrysler Fevre Argentina SAIC, inheriting some Dodge / Chrysler models and renaming the company Volkswagen Argentina SA. This unusual placement was highlighted in a period Volkswagen television commercial for the American market. It featured a very young actor Dustin Hoffman showing the interior of the Fastback model and explaining the car's technical features but unable to locate the engine. In 1968, the Type 3 'E' (Einspritzung) became the first German automobile in series production with electronic fuel injection (Bosch D-Jetronic) as standard equipment. 42,505 (plus 17 prototype convertibles) were manufactured from 1962-1969. This reduced the height of the engine profile, allowing greater cargo volume and earning its nicknames: the pancake or suitcase engine. The Squareback was introduced as a highly practical family car. Direct Sale. For 1969, the CV-jointed rear axle was standard with both automatic and manual transmissions. In August 1963 VW introduced single- and twin-carburetor versions, respectively the Volkswagen 1500 'N' (Normal), rated at 45 PS (33 kW; 44 hp), and the 1500 'S' (Super), 54 PS (40 kW; 53 hp) which had high-compression (8.5:1) domed 83 mm pistons and twin downdraught 32 mm Solex PDSIT carburetors for more power. The 3-door Variant was produced from 1969 to 1977, followed by an updated successor with squarer body, the Variant II, which was produced from 1977 to 1981. Although the Type 34 was available in most countries, it was not offered officially in the U.S., VW's largest and most important export market. Both variants continued to be sold until 1988. This reduced the height of the engine profile, allowing greater cargo volume and earning its nicknames: the pancake or suitcase engine. [12], In 1961, Volkswagen introduced the VW 1500 Karmann Ghia,[13] or Type 34, based on its new Type 3 platform, featuring Volkswagen's new flat 1500cc engine design, and styling by Italian engineer Sergio Sartorelli at Carrozzeria Ghia.[14]. Production of the Type 3 moved to VW's new Emden plant, which was retooled later in 1973 to build the first generation Passat (marketed variously, also as the "Dasher"). Volkswagen's intention was that this model should replace the Notchback, which is what happened in the UK market. With the automatic came CV-jointed independent rear suspension (IRS), replacing the swing axle (also IRS) set-up. Opens in a new window. Lovely 1970 Volkswagen Beetle! The 3-door Variant was produced from 1969 to 1977, followed by an updated successor with squarer body, the Variant II, which was produced from 1977 to 1981. 1960s Volkswagen Type 3 Variant (31077031825) ... 1970 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback interior (11959267904).jpg 2,500 × 1,666; 701 KB. The Type 3 was competing in the market with the Chevrolet Corvair that had been previously introduced in the United States in 1960, which incorporated a 6-cylinder rear-mounted air-cooled engine in notchback and station wagon body style, as well as a compact van derived from the platform. All models have an electronically controlled interior heating system, the temperature being automatically adjusted. Nice extra's are the 'white wall' tires and the very cool sunscreen mounted at the read screen. In addition, at the flick of a switch, the … The Type 3 engine received a larger displacement (1.6 L) for 1966 (August '65) and in 1968 became the world's first volume production car to feature electronic fuel injection – pioneered by Bosch. It met with little success, nicknamed Zé do Caixão (meaning "Coffin Joe", after a popular Brazilian horror movie maker) for its boxy shape. The estate was known as the Volkswagen 1500 Rural. The original Type 3 with 5-stud wheels (5 x 205 mm PCD) used twin leading shoe drum brakes at the front. The Variant estate car also has the option of the new transmission. In 1965, the fastback was introduced, fully imported from Germany.[11]. The Type 3 was competing in the market with the Chevrolet Corvair that had been previously introduced in the United States in 1960, which incorporated a 6-cylinder rear-mounted air-cooled engine in notchback and station wagon body style, as well as a compact van derived from the platform. VW finalized the design by 1959 with prototypes ready for testing by 1960. [5] Production of the Karmann Ghia 1500 (also known as the Type 34 Karmann Ghia) with a coupé body commenced in November 1961 and deliveries started in January 1962. Original Prospekt Broschüre Deutsch 1970 Volkswagen VW Variant 1600 411 LE . Join millions of people using Oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified pre-owned car listings, and new car classifieds. eBay Kleinanzeigen: Vw Typ 3 1600, Gebrauchtwagen kaufen oder verkaufen - Jetzt finden oder inserieren! VW 411 kom ut som "Variant", men kom aldrig i version med fyra dörrar. Both variants continued to be sold until 1988. Gebraucht. The three-box Type 3 was launched in Brazil in 1968 with unique styling (similar to the Brasilia) penned by Marcio Piancastelli, and four doors. In 1968 the rear suspension was upgraded to double jointed CV joint semi trailing arm suspension (sometimes called IRS by VW enthusiasts to differentiate it from the previous ( IRS ) swing-axle type), a design feature that previously appeared on the VW Type 2 in 1967. £4,000. With a team of automotive specialists dedicated to creating a better car shopping experience, Carter Volkswagen goes above and beyond to keep our customers satisfied. While the Type 3 was a more modern design, it never reached the same level of popularity as the Beetle. [citation needed]. 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. Heute beim aufräumen noch einige VW Teile gefunden. $319* a month. The fastback version, the Volkswagen TL, fared somewhat better, remaining in production from 1970 to 1976, originally as a two-door and later as a four-door version. These have 4-stud wheels (4 x 130 mm PCD) with 8 cooling slots. The larger Volkswagen Type 4 was introduced in 1969 which had a similar mechanical layout with further engineering refinements. This article is about the Volkswagen Type 3 car. In 1968 the rear suspension was upgraded to double jointed CV joint semi trailing arm suspension (sometimes called IRS by VW enthusiasts to differentiate it from the previous ( IRS ) swing-axle type), a design feature that previously appeared on the VW Type 2 in 1967. Mail This Product. Volkswagen of America began importing the Type 3 in 1966 in the "Squareback" ('Variant' badges were not used in the US market) and "Fastback" but not the Notchback configurations. VW Variant 1600L Märklin Made in Germany Mit klappbaren Details Zustand siehe Bilder. The Type 3 diversified Volkswagen's product range beyond the existing models – the Type 1 Beetle, Type 14 Karmann Ghia, Type 2 (Bus) – while retaining several of the Beetle's key engineering principles, notably the air-cooled rear-engine, rear-wheel drive layout and all-round torsion bar suspension on the same 2,400 mm (94.5 in) wheelbase. 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),[4] retaining the same wheelbase – but featuring ponton (slab sided) styling, in contrast to the Type 1's articulated fenders and running boards. Neither enjoyed as much success as its estate-bodied sibling, the Variant.
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