The Volkswagen Type 3 is Big Brother to the Beetle, and the Now Forgotten Father of the Modern Car
An entertaining and in-depth review and test drive of a 1971 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback. Two door, 3-speed automatic with a flat four engine in the back producing 65 hp.
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Video description
This is an in-depth review and test drive of a 1971 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback. Two door, 3-speed automatic with a flat four engine in the back producing 65 hp, under the trunk. There is also a front trunk with a spare tire.The car has a 3-speed automaticVideo details
- Published: Tuesday, July 12th, 2022
- Video length: 39:49
- YouTube video title: The Volkswagen Type 3 is Big Brother to the Beetle, and the Now Forgotten Father of the Modern Car
- YouTube channel: Curious Cars
- Featured: vw type3 fastback from 1971
Video tracks
- 00:04 Night drive
- 02:24 Menacing animals
- 03:03 Startup, lights, front
- 03:28 Startup, drive dff
- 03:47 Intro, updates, weather
- 08:37 Start of car review
- 12:20 A quick look at 1971
- 16:40 Overview of why and where the Type 3
- 19:10 Exterior styling
- 22:00 Trunk, engine, and frunk
- 27:49 Interior, cluster, controls
- 33:15 Start-up, test drive
- 39:05 Highway drive
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