Unknown VW

Bean · Mar 22, 2003

Well, I'm pretty sure this isn't a B5

but it's the unknown VW I was talking about with AtomicAlex at the Columbia GTG.

Anyone know what this is? It's sitting between some *really* rotting old dodge pickups and something else covered up. Looks like it might be fun to try and fix up. I don't know anything about it.

Anyone?

Mike

VWs4Ever · Mar 22, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Bean)

It's the new B6's

C.J · Mar 22, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (VWs4Ever)

I believe it's called a "type III" which shares the same floor pan and drivetrain with the air-cooled beetle...

oh and see you in AA....

vuvision · Mar 22, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (VWs4Ever)

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>It's the new B6's

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Nice try, but notice the station wagon like tail ? It's the new Variant !

dme79 · Mar 22, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (vuvision)

its the B5 from B.C. aka the BC5

B5W · Mar 22, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Bean)

Actually, it's the predecessor to our modern B5's.

It is indeed a Type III, which was a designation given to the Notchback, Squareback(seen above) and Fastback

Notchback

Fastback

Squareback (Variant)

The wagon version known as a Squareback was also known as a Variant as the Notchback was the standard.

The Type 3's evolved into the Type 4's which were the 411 and 412.

411

412

The 411 and 412 then evolved into the 'Dasher' which was also known as a B1.

Soooo, think of it this way. Your beautiful Passat was once a Dasher and before that a Notchback or Squareback(Variant)

Der Meister · Mar 22, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Bean)

Those aren't rare or anything.

But IM me know if you find one of these in a barn....

Early convertible called a Hebmuller.

SDPassatT · Mar 23, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Bean)

What the hell is the point of the sunshade for the "unknown vw"???

......also, that type III fastback is awesome. i want a red one to cruise in, but i don't think i'd fit well enough to want to stay in it very long.

Holicow · Mar 23, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (SDPassatT)

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>What the hell is the point of the sunshade for the "unknown vw"???

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HA, HA, I agree..

I used to see these all the time. Man, I'm old.....

3U36 · Mar 23, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Bean)

My family used to own a square-back when I was little.
Was this related to the Karmann Ghia? The styling cues and wheel bases look very similar.

ashman78 · Mar 23, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (3U36)

My dad had a squareback, in very good condition, until he sold it in '90 or '91. What a cool car...very lightweight, with lots of cargo space for moving. Plus, a pretty good DIY car (as most earlier VWs were)

Altair 4 · Mar 24, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Bean)

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Oh, man, what a flashback! A friend of mine from high school had one of these in the mid to late 70's. It was some kind of dark green color that hadnn't seen a coat of wax since the day it rolled of the factory floor. It had a bum starter and you either had to park facing downhill, or everyone had to push to catch it in gear. Ah, that car was our chariot for many adventures (most of which the statute of limitations have long run out).

OCTICK · Mar 24, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Altair 4)

Isn't this just a squareback. What we called it? Friend of mine had a white one with a mean engine in it. I don't know if it was a porsche engine, but he rebuilt the engine one summer.(VW and Porsche same back than) Dual Carb all chromed. The thing was fast. Until, he forgot to bleed his brakes, couldn't stop in an intersection, and smashed into a motorcyclist. End of the squareback.

Altair 4 · Mar 24, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Altair 4)

In looking at that picture again, I think those are Michelin XZX radials on it. I ran a set of those on my old Dasher. Those tires must be like 20 years old (if that's a recent pic)! Geez, this would be a fun little project car, wouldn't it?

Salty D · Mar 24, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Altair 4)

LOL I love squarebacks!

Not as much as I love uses though.

BTW my new project is my67 bus. look for a thread soon enough

Altair 4 · Mar 24, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Salty D)

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>BTW my new project is my67 bus. look for a thread soon enough

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That would be a fun project vehicle, too. Let us know when we can see it!

TDIBUGMAN · Mar 25, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Altair 4)

My neighbor had one across the street.
She even had an automatic AND air conditioning, from VW.
Garage kept since new, she was the original owner. Every so often, her husband would be outside lovingly checking for rust, etc and repaired all that was found.
She sold it in 90 or 91 with around 45K miles. Bought a Camry, realized what she did, and went out to buy a New Beetle.
She should've kept the squareback, if you ask me.

Postman · Mar 25, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Bean)

Also the first VW with electronic fuel injection! I think one of the first if not the first with electronic injection.

The also had a Type 3 Ghia, which was made in Brazil rather then by Karmann in Germany.

Bean · Mar 25, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Bean)

Thanks so much for all the replies.

I am going to check this out further to see if the guy that owns it uses it, wants it, or whatever.

Maybe I'll get some pics of the inside.

Thanks again,

Mike

HunterRose · Mar 26, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Bean)

Wasn't it called the Dasher.....

Sean

Postman · Mar 26, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (HunterRose)

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Wasn't it called the Dasher.....

Sean

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No...Dasher was a newer watercooled, front drive. In fact in Europe the Dasher was a Passat if I recall. First one.

Salty D · Mar 27, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Postman)

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>No...Dasher was a newer watercooled, front drive. In fact in Europe the Dasher was a Passat if I recall. First one.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I think so too.

dasher is a B1

HunterRose · Mar 27, 2003

Re: Unknown VW (Salty D)

Thanks.
Sean

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