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£7,293
1970 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback
United States • 22 Jul 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback, finished in red with black vinyl interior, features an air-cooled 1,584cc flat-four engine and a three-speed automatic transmission. While recent mechanical work has been completed, the car shows significant cosmetic wear including dings, corrosion, and interior damage.
Condition
4
The car has mechanical work done under current ownership including rebuilding the fuel pump and replacing the battery and sending units. However, there are notable cosmetic issues including evidence of prior paintwork on the hood, dings on various panels, corrosion near the tailgate latch and left-rear quarter panel, tears in the upholstery, and cracks in the dashboard pad. These issues necessitate reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
3602127980
Odometer:
47,000 miles
Reg Number:
070 19
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Air-Cooled 1,584cc Flat-Four Three-Speed Automatic Transaxle Red Paint Black Vinyl Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels w/Covers Roof Rack Louvered Quarter Panels Dual Mirrors Heater Seat Belts Pleated Map Pockets Parts Receipts
This 1970 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback was sold new at sold new at Speedcraft Enterprises of Wakefield, Rhode Island, and later spent time in Pennsylvania before its 2019 acquisition by the seller.
Powered by an air-cooled 1,584cc flat-four paired with a three-speed automatic transaxle, the car is finished in red over black vinyl upholstery.
It also features a roof rack, louvered quarter panels, dual mirrors, 15″ steel wheels, a heater, front and rear seat belts, and pleated map pockets.
Work under current ownership is said to have included rebuilding the fuel pump, changing the seat guides, and replacing the battery, oil pressure sending unit, and fuel level sending unit as well as the fuel lines near the fuel tank.
This Squareback is offered with parts receipts a...
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£3,127
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,550
Median Price (Since 2020)
£68,554
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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