Volkswagen Type 3 evolution

The 1500/1600 range — Notchback, Fastback and Squareback bodies on a flat air-cooled 'pancake' engine.
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Type 3 (1500/1600)1961–1973

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Type 3 (1500/1600)

📅 1961–1973

The Type 3 offered Notchback, Fastback and Squareback (Variant) bodies on a flat "pancake" air-cooled rear engine, later gaining Bosch electronic fuel injection.

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