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 brakes, refurbishing the rear quarter windows, and replacing the battery, ignition points, and carburetors. This Type 3 is offered with a car cover, a spare muffler, additional spare parts, and a clean Washington title in the seller’s name.
The car was refinished in Deltron single-stage Sea Blue circa 1985. Exterior details include chrome bumpers and overriders, dual chrome horns, bright trim, a driver-side mirror, quarter vent windows, Euro-spec taillights, and VW-branded rear mud flaps. The pop-out rear quarter window assemblies were refrubished in 2026.
Chrome-finished 15″ steel wheels wear chrome VW-stamped hubcaps and are mounted with Michelin tires. Braking is handled by four-wheel drums. Work performed in preparation for the sale consisted of lubricating the front suspension, flushing the brake fluid, rebuilding the master cylinder and wheel cylinders, cleaning the brake drums, and scuffing the brake shoes.
The front bucket seats and rear bench were retrimmed in gray vinyl and velour as part of the aforementioned work. Appointments consist of an under-dash storage shelf, and a center console. The dashboard is cracked, and the seller notes wear on the right rear armrest.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a Wolfsburg crest and an aftermarket wrap and frames a 100-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and a fuel-level gauge. The five-digit odometer rolled over under current ownership and shows 3,600 miles, approximately 5k miles of have been driven by the seller.
During the refurbishment, the replacement air-cooled flat-four was reportedly sourced from a Squareback Variant S, and the displacement was increased to 1.6L. A six-volt electrical system is retained, and service since 2025 included changing the oil, adjusting the valve clearances, setting the timing, replacing and synchronizing the carburetors, and installing a fresh battery and ignition points.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle. The underside was recently pressure-washed.
A spare Leistriz muffler is included in the sale, along with a car cover with a securing cable and lock, spare wheels with trim rings, and additional parts are included in the sale.