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Re: [T3] Type 3 in the Mexican


The only Type 3s sold here (UK) with bullet indicators were the bottom of
the range 1500.  The 1500S and all the 1600 models up to July 69 had the
small wrap-round indicators.  The tail-light assemblies were flattened on
the base models, and the sharper larger mouldings on the 1500S and 1600,
with chrome wrap-round reflector housings.  The foot-long models of the long
nose prototypes (turquoise metallic and orange) which can be seen at times
in the Wolfsburg museum are modelled with the smaller wrap round front
indicators.  I understand it was due to USA safety regs that the larger
indicator housings were developed, along with the bigger bumpers and the
reinforcing front bar.

I've a nice Aug 64 brochure with the two compared - it even shows the 1500N
models of Notch and Squareback without the separate door locks on the
passenger side, as discussed recently.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3 & 4 Club
http://www.hallvw.clara.co.uk/
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