This attractive Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback benefits from a recent respray inside and out. Power comes from a 1.5-litre rear-mounted air-cooled flat-four, fed by twin carburettors, which drives the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. While the Type 1 (Beetle) and Type 2 (Bus) are the most popular early VWs, the Type 3 offers plenty of charm, while still being based on the same running gear as the Beetle. The odometer indicates 38,800 miles, though this is not warranted. This Type 3 is finished in Bahama Blue, while inside there is blue cloth for the seat faces, along with vinyl backings and vinyl door cards. It rides on body-coloured steel wheels with polished hub caps, fitted with whitewall tyres. The ride height has been lowered slightly. While the paintwork was recently refreshed, the lights and brightwork were unchanged, so they present with a pleasing ‘patina’ of age. Inside, there is a white-rimmed steering wheel with a horn ring, three main instruments in the simple dashboard, wind-down windows, and a glove box plus passenger handle. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. The seller notes that there is normal age-related wear to the seats, but that the vehicle has had new carpet fitted. The last maintenance was carried out at an indicated 36,000 miles and involved having the head studs re-tensioned, the rockers adjusted, new points and condensers fitted, carburettors cleaned, an oil change and new spark plugs fitted. Compared with the more feted Beetle and Transporter/Bus, the Volkswagen Type 3 – especially in Notchback guise – is a relatively rare model today. It carries notable appeal for dedicated air-cooled enthusiasts, and this particular example benefits from some cosmetic refurbishment, while remaining very faithful to the original factory specification. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.