Volkswagen Type 3 — Concept, Design, International Production Models & Development

by Simon Glen

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.

Contents:

• Typologies
• Scripts
• Identification
• The Options
• Accessories
• Prototypes
• The Beginning
• 1961 to 1965
• 1966 to 1969
• 1970 to 1973
• The Karmann Type 34
• Australian Type 3s
• South African Type 3s
• The Panel Vans
• Brazilian Types 103-109
• Brazilian Type 145 TC
• Brazilian SP-2
• Brazilian Type 30
• Type 3 in Motorsport
• The Aborted Model

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 VW Type 3s (1968-1981)
• Brazilian VW Karmann Ghia C and S models (1970-1976)
• Prototypes of these vehicles

Buch, Hardcover, 21 x 25,5 cm, 160 Seiten, 1.114 überwiegend farbige Abbildungen, englischer Text