Orange Surfer: 1969 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback Delivery


The Type 3 was a Dustin Hoffman approved Fastback, Notchback (coupe) and Squareback (wagon) that offered an improved driving experience for VW lovers over the ancient Beetle, but in a familiar rear-engine air-cooled setup. Prices for the Type 3 were always higher than a similar condition Beetle, and the days of cheap examples is long gone, but you don’t need to be a Rockefeller to afford a decent version. Find this 1969 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback offered for $6,600 reserve-not-met via eBay with 5 days to go in Lakeland, FL.

From the seller:
1969 Volkswagen Squareback Delivery
Vehicle Information
VIN:
NCS95007369244248
Stock:
21861
Mileage:
8,814
Color:
International Orange
Trans:
Manual
Engine:
1776 Scat Build
Interior:
Gray

Description
Stunning Custom 1969 Volkswagen Squareback
Powered by 1776cc Scat built EnginePaired with 4 Speed Manual Transmission
Frame Off Restoration
International Orange Exterior with Gray Interior
Top Chopped & Lowered 3 inches
All Steel Body
7 Quart Oil Pan with Cooler Fan
Custom Volkswagen Metal Bumpers
Stainless Exhaust
Radial Tires with Chrome Wheels

Custom Interior with Scat Bucket Seats
Stainless Steel Fuel Cell
Frenched Front Lights and Antenna
Custom Surf Board Rack
AM/FM/CD Player
Summit Racing Custom Gauges
Custom Center Console
North Carolina Assigned ID
Impressive Custom Build that is Ready to Catch some Waves at the Beach!

So much no here.
The modifications are a bit dated but not old enough or consistent enough to be of an era where they’re retro-cool.
The problem with modifying a car this way is that you end up being nearly the only one who wants to own it.