Re: [T3] 71-72 changeover [was: Registry?]

[Ben Doughney <ben_d@clear.net.nz>]

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

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