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on 24/5/2003 10:00 AM, Greg Merritt at gregm@vwtype3.org wrote: > One thing I know for sure -- 1971 is my favorite model year for > Types I, II, *and* III (at least for U.S. models) when it comes to issues > of practicality, economy, cost of ownership, etc. Generally speaking, the > main safety implementations have been made by then (3-point belts with > good mounts, high back seats, collapsing steering columns, dual circuit > brakes)... there are 1600cc engines all 'round, not de-tuned and smogged > up... no exotic/rare/$$ "late" parts (Type IV engines, shock absorbing > bumpers, etc.)... > > I like the styling of the eariler models, and I too have dreams of > a Type IV engine, but I've always thought there was something special > about the 1971 line-up. That's quite true. I have had 3 1971's- a 1200A, 1302S and my current Fastback. Was there any particular reason why that year was a high point in production? Ben Doughney '75 1200L '63 1200 - Ringo '71 1600TL '65 1500N - Val http://members.tripod.com/~superkafer/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org