1972 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback: The Real West Coast Car

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Reserving a good ol’ classic car is a huge responsibility, but the real classic car such as this attractive 1972 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback will always be a huge prize for the classic car lover.

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This VW, in particular, was a long haul West-coast type of auto; it was sold new in San Mateo, and remained in California for a large portion of its life before moving to Seattle and afterward Atlanta in 2015 with the last owner.

 

Exterior

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It was “spruced up” by the past proprietor five years prior with new inside, a quality repaint in the right Kansas Beige and new rubbers and seals all through – no known rust or mishaps plus the floors are in superb unique and un-reestablished condition.

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The 15-inch Dan Gurney stamped aluminum Victory wheels are a nice period touch, along with the always-appropriate roof basket. The overall tone of the classic VW was staying there without much intrusion.

 

Interior

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Changing a lot of the insides will descend the feeling of the classic from this very car, so the owner chooses to stay with the old style interior while making sure all the gauge work perfectly.

 

Engine

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The greater part of the mechanical frameworks has been tended with newer shocks, ball joints, tune-up, battery, fuel pump, brake master and lines, tires, pedal cluster, throttle linkage and control cables. The original fuel injection has been replaced with reliable dual Solex 32 PDSIT carbs to improve the performance.

 

Sartorially Adventurous

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The Herbie uniform dependably gets supplements yet is a vinyl applique and could be evacuated in the event that you are less stylishly daring.

Richard Leon Percival

Richard Leon Percival

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