1962 VW Type 3 2161
The 1962 VW Type 3 continued Volkswagen’s new Type 3 platform and expanded the lineup with the addition of the Squareback, also known as the Variant wagon. With its rear-mounted 1493cc air-cooled “pancake” engine, practical body design, and increased luggage space, the 1962 Type 3 offered a more refined alternative to the Beetle while keeping classic Volkswagen simplicity.
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More about the 1962 VW Type 3
Factory-style details
- Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback and Squareback applications
- Squareback, also known as the Variant wagon, added to the lineup
- 1493cc air-cooled flat-four “pancake” engine
- Approximately 45 hp engine output
- Torsion-bar front suspension
- Swing axle rear suspension
- Drum brake system
- 5x205 wide-five wheel bolt pattern
- 6-volt electrical system
1962 Type 3 notes
- 1962 is noted as the year the Squareback/Variant was added to the Type 3 lineup
- Notchback production continued
- The Type 3 pancake engine layout helped provide more usable luggage space
- Early Type 3 models were not yet officially imported into the United States
- Body, trim, engine, lighting, brake, suspension, wheel, and electrical details can vary by production date, market, and body style
