1968 Volkswagon Imported Type III/3 Variant Restored/Modified
1968 Volkswagen Type III
Technical specifications of Volkswagen Type III 1968 | |
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Price: | US $11,500.00 |
Item location: | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
Make: | Volkswagen |
Model: | Type III |
SubModel: | Variant |
Type: | Wagon |
Year: | 1968 |
Mileage: | 20,000 |
VIN: | 368127333 |
Color: | Red |
Engine size: | 1600cc |
Number of cylinders: | 4 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Safety options: | Disc Brakes |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
You are interested? | Contact the seller! |
Car description |
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I have owned this car for 10 years. The previous owner had made some nice modifications and over time I fixed and updated a lot that was left to do. This car was originally an import, based on the VIN# and due to the fact in US models in 1968 the seats would have to have been high back. So this is a fairly unique year model.
As far as the body goes, this car has excellent floor pans and no visible rust issues, when I bought it there were only a few minor rust bubbles on the exterior which were surface rust. I had it painted 3 years ago and at the time they ground down any small rust bubbles and sealed them off to prevent further rust. Since I have owned this it has primarily been a spring and fall car for canyon drives, car meets, etc. I never take it out in any rain or snow it is always a dry driver. The owner before me was the same way, he brought it from California was what I was told.
The engine was rebuilt prior to when I bought it. It was modified to a 12v alternator system and has an aftermarket exhaust and oil cooler added. I put new EMPI 44 dual carburetors on it and had then synchronized as the old originals were leaking. I had the alternator rebuilt 5 years ago. I had all the wiring cleaned up in the interior and added a modern radio and speakers. I have the oil changed and valves adjusted every year and I only put 300-500 miles per year on it. It does have a small oil leak which I haven't traced down, not big enough to worry about. Clutch and pressure plate replaced 4 years ago.
The seats were redone prior to when I bought it but I had all of the carpet redone including the custom carpet on the engine deck. All of the interior side panels are new as well within the last 3 years. I had all of the front suspension rebuilt and replaced 4 years ago including all of the shocks and struts, tie rods, steering bushings, etc. Tires are about 5 years old but have 80% tread left. The car was converted to 4 wheel hydraulic disc brakes with a hydraulic parking brake. Aftermarket spoiler with 3rd Brake light has been installed.
Issues. Odometer has never worked, horn doesn't work. I may be missing a few things but really this is all that sticks out. This is a great car with a lot of investment already done. This is ready to drive and has been very reliable
As far as the body goes, this car has excellent floor pans and no visible rust issues, when I bought it there were only a few minor rust bubbles on the exterior which were surface rust. I had it painted 3 years ago and at the time they ground down any small rust bubbles and sealed them off to prevent further rust. Since I have owned this it has primarily been a spring and fall car for canyon drives, car meets, etc. I never take it out in any rain or snow it is always a dry driver. The owner before me was the same way, he brought it from California was what I was told.
The engine was rebuilt prior to when I bought it. It was modified to a 12v alternator system and has an aftermarket exhaust and oil cooler added. I put new EMPI 44 dual carburetors on it and had then synchronized as the old originals were leaking. I had the alternator rebuilt 5 years ago. I had all the wiring cleaned up in the interior and added a modern radio and speakers. I have the oil changed and valves adjusted every year and I only put 300-500 miles per year on it. It does have a small oil leak which I haven't traced down, not big enough to worry about. Clutch and pressure plate replaced 4 years ago.
The seats were redone prior to when I bought it but I had all of the carpet redone including the custom carpet on the engine deck. All of the interior side panels are new as well within the last 3 years. I had all of the front suspension rebuilt and replaced 4 years ago including all of the shocks and struts, tie rods, steering bushings, etc. Tires are about 5 years old but have 80% tread left. The car was converted to 4 wheel hydraulic disc brakes with a hydraulic parking brake. Aftermarket spoiler with 3rd Brake light has been installed.
Issues. Odometer has never worked, horn doesn't work. I may be missing a few things but really this is all that sticks out. This is a great car with a lot of investment already done. This is ready to drive and has been very reliable