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On 23 May 2003 at 15:00, Greg Merritt 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.)... While the 71s remain my favorite year of the late body style, and I think the build quality was possibly the best. Each of the items in Greg's list was in place in 68. 71 ws the first year to include the trip odometer in the US, but it was also the first year without popout windows.... -- Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org