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- Published in 2017
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| The book of the Volkswagen Type 3
By Simon Glen | Features • 3,000,000 + Type 3s built around the world
• Type 3s and models based upon them were built in Germany, South Africa, Australia and Brazil
• 20 year production span internationally
• Includes the Karmann Ghia TC & SP models
• Covers concept and prototypes
• Covers international production and model developments
• Includes the Type 3 in motorsport
• The definitive work
Description This 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.
Synopsis This 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.
Covering the Type 3’s 20 year production span, and detailing Type 3 Notchbacks, Fastbacks, Variants and the Karmann Ghia, this book provides a fascinating insight into the history and production of these classic cars.
Additional Information Period covered: 1961-1981
Models covered: German-made Volkswagen Type 3 notchbacks, Fastbacks and Variants (1961·1973) VW Type 3 Karmann·Gia ( 1961 • 1969)
South African·made VW Type 3s (1963· 1969)
Australian-made VW Type 3s (1963-1973)
Brazilian VW versions similar to the VW Type 3s (1968-1981)
Brazilian VW Karmann Ghia C
the VWType 3s (1968-1981)
Brazilian VW Karmann Ghia C and S models (1970·1976)
Prototypes of these vehicles
Models not covered: VW ‘T3’ (T25) Transporter | Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Typologies
Chapter 2 Scripts
Chapter 3 Identification
Chapter 4 The Options
Chapter 5 Accessories
Chapter 6 Prototypes
Chapter 7 The Beginning
Chapter 8 1961 to 1965
Chapter 9 1966 to 1969
Chapter 10 1970 to 1973
Chapter 11 The Karmann Type 34
Chapter 12 Australian Type 3s
Chapter 13 South African Type 3s
Chapter 14 The Panel Vans
Chapter 15 Brazilian Types 103-109
Chapter 16 Brazilian Type 145 TC
Chapter 17 Brazilian SP-2
Chapter 18 Brazilian Type 30
Chapter 19 Type 3 in Motorsport
Chapter 20 The Aborted Model |
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