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£18,655
46-Years-Owned 1965 Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback 4-Speed
United States • 14 Sept 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Volkswagen Type 3 Notchback, owned for 46 years, was refurbished in the mid-80s and received recent mechanical servicing. It features a replacement 1.6L flat-four, four-speed manual, and Sea Blue paint, but has a cracked dashboard and noted interior wear.
Condition
7
The car was refurbished around 1985 and received further servicing in 2025, including engine, brake, and electrical system work. Exterior paint is a refinish, and pop-out quarter windows were refurbished in 2026. However, the dashboard is cracked and there is noted wear on the right rear armrest, consistent with 'Very Good' condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
315016205
Odometer:
3,600 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
On Rolled Odometer Air-Cooled 1.6L Flat-Four Six-Volt Electrical System Dual Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Sea Blue Paint Gray Upholstery Drum Brakes 15" Steel Wheels Chrome Bumpers w/Overriders Pop-Out Rear Quarter Windows Under-Dash Shelf Center Console Car Cover w/Cable & Lock Spare Muffler & Parts
This 1965 Volkswagen Type 3 notchback is said to have been purchased new in Germany by a US serviceman, who subsequently imported it to the US.
It was acquired by the seller as a non-running project in 1980 and was subsequently refurbished.
Finished in Sea Blue over gray upholstery, the car is powered by a replacement air-cooled 1.6L flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle.
Equipment includes a six-volt electrical system, dual carburetors, drum brakes, 15″ steel wheels, chrome bumpers, pop-out rear quarter windows, an under-dash storage shelf, and a center console.
The car spent time in long-term storage, and work since 2025 included servicing the engine and bra...
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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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