Vendor supplied photos
Highlights
- Professionally restored and fully serviced
- Retains 95% of its original features
- Unique Glasurit yellow colour with a metallic green roof
- Provides a comfortable and smooth drive with ample storage space
- Single previous owner since new
The Appeal
Following the success of the unashamedly unconventional Type 1 and Type 2, Volkswagen decided to add a car with more traditional proportions to their range, logically christening it the ‘Type 3’. While it never enjoyed quite the level of success, the Type 3 was highly regarded and remains a sought-after classic amongst today’s thriving air-cooled community.
This 1964 ‘Squareback’ has been meticulously restored and serviced by the vendor’s classic car restoration business, making it a standout example. The unique Glasurit yellow colour with a metallic green roof adds to its charm and ensures it won't go unnoticed on the road. With only one previous owner and a full restoration, this car is a fantastic opportunity for any classic car enthusiast.
History and Paperwork
- Just one previous owner from new
- The car was conserved and garaged in 2000 and wasn't driven again until 2020
- The last technical inspection and Croatian road registration was in 2022
- Purchased for restoration by the current owner, who runs a small restoration company
- Regularly serviced in current ownership
- We’re informed that the original 1964 bill of sale accompanies the car
- The original colour was white, but the car was painted in 1988 in Glasurit yellow with a metallic green roof
- 30,821 kilometres indicated, although we’re unable to verify the true figure
The Condition
- Restored to a very good standard by the vendor’s workshop
- The bodywork remains in very good condition with no notable damage, dents or corrosion
- The paintwork now displays a few minor imperfections but still shines and looks amazing
- The interior has been restored with new “Cognac Brown” upholstery, carpets, and dashboard panel
- The door panels are original and remain in excellent condition for their age
- New door and window seals have been installed
- Pop-out rear windows are still in good working order
- The vendor advises that the clock may need a repair as it sometimes loses power
- The windows are working well as the mechanisms have been serviced
- All the cabin electrics seem in good shape, reportedly operating as they should
The Mechanics
- 1500 cc air-cooled ‘pancake’ engine, mounted beneath the boot floor
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Mechanically, the car is unmodified
- The engine has been serviced by the vendor and the carburettor repaired
- New exhaust, spark plugs, timing belt, battery, gaskets, brakes, and clutch
- The original 6V installation is still in place, but the battery may need replacement due to low capacity
- Reportedly driving very well indeed and the vendor states tat it has proved reliable and comfortable on long journeys
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