Vehicle Description
1971 Volkswagen Type 3 SquarebackVW wagon from the dry southwest
state of Nevada1.6L flat, air-cooled four-cylinder engine with
factory fuel injection and new electronicsType 3 was the world?s
first volume production car to feature fuel injectionFour-speed
manual transmissionNew, factory correct Shantung Gold (code L12D)
paint with black interior and new carpet and original interior
paintFactory disc brakesVintage Thule roof rack, sun visor and Dana
surfboardLowered bodyCustom stereo speaker under dash Volkswagen
fans who wanted more space than the Beetle offered but did not
require the cavernous room of the Transporter chose one of the
three Type 3 models, the Fastback, the Notchback (sedan) or the
Squareback (wagon). This rarely seen VW hails out of the arid state
of Nevada!MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this 1971
Squareback, finished in new and factory correct Shantung Gold (code
L12D). It was made in September 1970 at VW?s Wolfsburg, West
Germany factory. The paint and trim are in overall very good order.
The headlights and windshield all have visors plus a vintage Thule
roof rack and a Dana surfboard. The rear window is complete with a
defroster grid. The wagon?s bodywork is straight and solid; the
body has been lowered as well. The chrome bumpers with bumper
guards are in very good condition. A pair of foglights perch above
the front bumper.This Squareback rolls on Federal radials, size
165/60R15 at each corner. Each one is mounted on body-colored,
slotted wheels with chrome center caps. The tires are in good,
original condition while the wheels are in very good order.In back,
under the cargo floor is a 1.6L flat, air-cooled four-cylinder
engine with factory fuel injection and new electronics. The motor
is linked a four-speed manual transmission. This VW also has
factory front disc brakes. The Type 3 was the first Volkswagen
front suspension to incorporate transverse round torsion
bars.Inside, the high-back, black vinyl seats are in very good
order, its matching carpet is new, while the headliner is in good,
original order but the dash has some cracks. The two-spoke steering
wheel, instrument panel and inner door liners area all in good,
original order but the horn, wipers and odometer are inoperable. A
Pioneer AM/FM stereo with CD player and a custom speaker under the
dash rounds out the interior.The Volkswagen Type 3 is a compact car
that was manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 1961 to 1973.
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 Squareback, the latter
marketed as the 'Variant' in most markets and 'Squareback' in the
United States.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 94.5-inch wheelbase. The concept of the type 3 was to let it
be more of a family car than the Beetle, offering more passenger
and luggage space and a larger engine.The model received a facelift
in 1970, when a 4.5-inch nose-lengthening, added 1.5 cubic feet to
the luggage capacity. At the same time, it got new big
square-section bumpers and much larger tail lamps and front
indicators.Wagon competition to this VW in 1971 included
Chevrolet?s Vega Kambako, Datsun?s 1200, Dodge?s Colt, Ford?s Pinto
and Toyota?s Corolla.This Squareback is dressed for the beach and
ready to help its driver catch some tasty waves. If you?re
interested in classic Volkswagens or if you have a thing for wagons
or estates, this Squareback would make an eclectic addition to
anyone?s collection. Stop by today to check it out for
yourself!VIN: 3162035433This car is currently located at our
facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer
shows 497 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear,
mileage exempt Nevada title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!Note: Please see
full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase
of any said vehicle, thank you.Or copy & paste link below into your
browser: https://youtu.be/wIKaq8L-2J0