1967 VW 1600 Typ 34 KarmannGhiaCoupé (front view) 1960s Paledog Photo Collection

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When the Type 3s where finally imported by VW, that premium dropped substantially: this 1969 listed at $2295, vs. $1799 for a '69 Beetle. I happen to have an April 1964 Car and Driver in my lap, which devotes the bulk of the issue analyzing why VW wasn't importing the Type 3, and the ins and outs of gray imports.

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This car is a Volkswagon of Brasil built type 3 that was designed by Marcio Piancastelli and it was given the nickname of Zé do Caixão ("Coffin Joe") because of its boxy shape. This 1969 Volkswagen 1600L failed to meet reserve at a bid of $9800 (but will probably be back up for sale soon) located in Daytona Beach, FL. From the seller:

1967 VW 1600 Typ 34 KarmannGhiaCoupé (rear view) 1960s Paledog Photo Collection

The 1.6 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder unit that develops 53 bhp (54 PS/40 kW) of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 110 N·m (81 lb·ft/11.2 kgm) at 2200 rpm. A 4 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the driven wheels. Quoted kerb weight is 960 kg.

1974 VW 1600 KarmannGhia Typ 14 Coupé (rear view) 1970s Paledog Photo Collection

In contrast, Volkswagen built 21,529,464 Type 1 Beetles between 1938 and 2003 at plants around the world. The Type 3 wasn't a failure, but it wasn't the overwhelming success that VW needed to.

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The Fastback, or TL version, a fastback coupé, arrived in August 1965, along with the 1600 engine. Volkswagen's intention was that this model should replace the Notchback, which is what happened in the UK market.

1967 VW 1600 Typ 34 KarmannGhiaCoupé (front view) 1960s Paledog Photo Collection

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1600 Coupe Technical Specs 1970: 51 PS (50 hp), Petrol, Fuel consumption: l/100km ( MPG), Dimensions: Length: 162.99 in (414 cm), Width: 64.17 in (163 cm), Height: 51.97 in (132 cm)

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2-door 4-seater saloon/estate car. The second generation Beetle, really, with the same basic floorpan, air-cooled engine layout, and underpinning, but with more anonymous styling. The saloon was a fastback, and the capacious estate 'Variant' was a good seller. Had front discs, and 65bhp at first.

1974 VW 1600 KarmannGhia Typ 14 Coupé (front view) 1970s Paledog Photo Collection

The Puma GT 1600 was built with an aerodynamic sports coupe body made of fiberglass The Pick of the Day is something you don't see too often, or maybe ever, or even heard of unless you're some kind of Volkswagen fanatic.

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The Volkswagen Type 3 1600 TL Fastback has a Boxer 4, Petrol engine with 1584 cm3 / 96.7 cu-in capacity. How many horsepower (hp) does a 1970 Volkswagen Type 3 1600 TL Fastback have? The 1970 Volkswagen Type 3 1600 TL Fastback has 55 PS / 54 bhp / 40 kW. How much does a Volkswagen Type 3 1600 TL Fastback weighs? The Volkswagen Type 3 1600 TL.

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A 12-volt electrical system was new in 1967. The 1600-cc engine was enhanced with standard electronic fuel injection (a world first in a mass-produced economy car!) in U.S. models for 1968. The original swing axle rear suspension was replaced with independent semi-trailing arms across the line in 1969, and an automatic transmission became optional.

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1600 L Typ 34 Coupé

The renamed 1600 Karmann Ghia's 66-hp at 4,600 RPM was enough to push the car to a top speed--also cruising speed, as VW always noted--of 90 MPH, a good 8 MPH better than the Type 1 Ghia. And as in other Type 3s, the Type 34's four-speed manual could be replaced with a fully automatic three-speed.

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The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia are a family of three overlapping sporty Volkswagen model series, marketed in 2+2 coupe (1955-1975) and 2+2 convertible (1957-1975) body styles, though German production ended one year before that in Brazil.

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The Volkswagen Type 3 1600 L has a Boxer 4, Petrol engine with 1584 cm3 / 96.7 cu-in capacity. How many horsepower (hp) does a 1968 Volkswagen Type 3 1600 L have? The 1968 Volkswagen Type 3 1600 L has 54 PS / 53 bhp / 40 kW. How much does a Volkswagen Type 3 1600 L weighs? The Volkswagen Type 3 1600 L weighs 960 Kg / 2116 lbs. What is the top.

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While sometimes referred to as the 1500/1600 Karmann Ghia Coupe, it was better known as the Type 34. With raised fender lines, a tall and more upright greenhouse and longer overhangs, the new Karmann Ghia looked ready to be Volkswagen's new flagship model for 1961. 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1500 Coupe (Type 34)

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The VW Type 3 engine received a larger displacement (1.6 L) for 1966 (August '65) and in 1968 became the world's first volume production car to feature electronic fuel injection - pioneered by Bosch. The Bosch D-Jetronic system was offered on the Volkswagen 1600 TE & LE version (E designating "Einspritzung" or "injection" in German).