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"Proctor, Simon J" wrote: > Hi all > I am hoping to purchase a squareback and was wondering what year model is > considered > best, and what to look out for. i guess it depends on application and > personal taste. I quite like the older ones, > but thinking they might not be so reliable/comfortable. I'm in Australia > (Melbourne) and not quite sure what to pay either. > > Is anyone on this list in Oz? Any vehicles for sale? > > All help/suggestions appreciated > > Cheers > Simon Proctor Simon, Australian Type 3s had differences from Type 3s made in Germany. For example, we didn't get disc brakes and 12volt electrics until late 1968 and didn't get CV-joint "IRS" until 1969. Prices for Type 3s here depend very much on the actual condition of the vehicle rather than its model or age. The most sophisticated Type 3s were the 1973 models (made here until early 1974 when the Passat replaced the Type 3) but a really good condition 1966 or 1967 "1600TS" Fastback is much sought after as are the 1965 to 1966 Type 3 Panel Vans. My advice would be to try and locate a vehicle which is original (e.g. one elderly widow driver for the last thirty years!) even if there might be a little floorpan or surface rust rather than one which has been modified and tarted up. A country car will be more likely to be rust free and is worth driving a long way to look at. If you went to see Garry Collis the proprietor of Wolfsburg Automotive at Essendon in the outer suburbs of Melbourne he is likely to have a few Type 3s for sale and would be worth talking to. He knows Type 3s well and has a rare fully imported 1973 VW 1600 Variant LE (squareback) which he uses as his own daily driver. Best of luck, Simon Glen Toowoomba, Queensland. ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org