Re: [T3] Model code & birthday.

[Jens Vagelpohl <jens@type4.org>]

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On 1 Jul 2005, at 18:52, Per Lindgren wrote:
> > Anyway ... we also have the original service record book which the  
> > car was sold
> > with. This has "type / model: 312331". I now know that 312 is RHD  
> > FB. What do
> > the last 3 digits signify ?
>
> This is actually included in the Electronic Parts Catalgoue, and  
> 312331 is told to be a VW 1600 T, without sunroof or L package. It  
> doesnt signify which engine or transmission the car has though.

That's quite interesting. I wonder how many fastbacks without the "L"  
package were ever produced. In Germany the fastback was commonly  
referred to as the "TL" so it seems no one really bought the stripped- 
down version.

The fastback was never liked much on the German market - the "TL"  
abbreviation led to the widespread moniker "traurige L?sung", which  
translates to "sad solution".

jens


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