Reference review: source-recorded details; historical accuracy has not been comprehensively verified.

1971 Type 3

1971 · Type 3

1971 Type 3

We hold 3 records for the 1971 Type 3: 3 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

Image: Jeremy from Sydney, Australia · Recorded license: CC-BY · Representative image; manifest year 1971. Exact configuration remains unverified.

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We hold 3 records for the 1971 Type 3: 3 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

1971 body styles

  • 1971 Fastback

    Reference only

    Engine:
    1584cc
    Power:
    Not recorded
    Body style:
    2-door fastback
    • BlackL41

  • 1971 Notchback

    Reference only

    Engine:
    1584cc
    Power:
    Not recorded
    Body style:
    2-door sedan
    • BlackL41

  • 1971 Squareback

    Reference only

    Engine:
    Not recorded
    Power:
    Not recorded
    Body style:
    Sedan

Factory colours recorded for 1971

Paint codes whose recorded availability covers 1971, from the VWX colour reference. They are not tied to any record on this page; year applicability remains under review.

  • Shantung YellowL12D1971-1972
  • Iberian RedL31F1971-1972
  • Chianti RedL31H1971-1972
  • Sapphire BlueL50D1971-1972
  • Marina BlueL54D1971-1972
  • Kansas BeigeL91D1971-1972
  • Gemini Blue MetallicL96E1971-1972
  • Sierra YellowL11H1971-1973
  • Niagara BlueL53D1971-1973
  • Elm GreenL60D1970-1972
  • Pastel WhiteL90D1970-1972
  • Ravenna GreenL65K1970-1973
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