VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 3 SERIES
Also based on the Type 3 were the two-seater sport coupe Karmann Ghia (Type 34), the large Karmann Ghia that was produced by Karmann in Osnabrück between 19 as well as a series of prototypes such as the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 convertible, the Volkswagen Karmann Tconvertible and the concept car Volkswagen Karmann Ghia TTL. The Type 3 was the fore-forerunner of the Volkswagen Passat and paved the way for the successful station wagon, the Volkswagen Estate. Volkswagen produced a total of 2,587,989 Type 3 units between 19.
Front disc brakes were introduced in 1965, and the 6-volt electrical system was replaced by the more powerful 12-volt version a year later. In 1965 the Volkswagen 1600 with a 1.6-liter engine appeared on the scene it also produced 54 hp (40 kW), but had more torque than the Volkswagen 1500. It was first available with a 1.5-liter engine displacement and 45 hp (33kW), then a 54-hp (40 kW) version was added in 1963. Many of the Type 3 features were adopted from the Beetle, such as the backbone chassis and the air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine. A remodelling of the body into the so-called “long nose” with broad bumpers and large indicator and taillights followed in 1969.
All three models were exclusively available as two-door versions. The hatchback touring sedan (also referred to as TL, for “Tourenlimousine”) was added between 19. Two versions quickly went into series production: the sedan in September 1961 and the station wagon in February 1962. The Type 3 was first introduced to the public as the Volkswagen 1500 at the International Motor Show (IAA) in 1961.
The Type 3 represented Volkswagen’s entry into the mid-size car class after the Beetle (Type 1) and the Volkswagen Bus (Type 2).
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