Chory's
1971 Type 3 Variant (Squareback)
This
is Audrey; a 1971 T3 Variant (Squareback)
She's entirely stock and all original.
Maybe not in the greatest condition
but far better than some of those few
that are still on the road. Contrary
to VW tradition these T3s heat really
well, they'll melt CDs; be warned. I
like the car because it's got those
awesome German lines and engineering,
moreover the mechanics are within the
grasp of my IQ, its great to be able
to install a generator with two tools
and no idea what you're doing. Audrey
is fuel injected, which can be a bit
of a bear, but I appreciate the fuel
economy of that feature. I am lucky
to have good glass and seals, but lack
chrome trim around windows as can be
seen. Also need to replace to cargo
area metal; why the they used absorbent,
spongy material to dampen sound in that
spot I will never know... thus I need
rust repair, a new motor lid, new sound
dampener, and a new rubber mat. It was
a piece of busted-up sheet metal which
fell into my generator commutator and
necessitated that repair; I've taken
to running a shop-vac around the motor
lid now and again as a preventative.
Overall she's a magnificent eBay
find, and I am glad to have this lady
in my life.
