Oh, Hey! Another 1960s Volkswagen in SE Asia, Volkswagen “Type 3” … Chiang Mai – Vehicle Photography

How to count cars, in German. 

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1, 2, 3 … 1500

When I came across this old car parked at the side of a quiet street near the city center, I was surprised to see that it was a Volkswagen – a little-known model called the Volkswagen “1500.”

This model was known officially as the Volkswagen Type 3. As stated in my earlier posts, the Volkswagen Type 1 was the classic Beetle (aka the “Bug”), and the Volkswagen Type 2 was classic Minibus (aka the “Hippie Bus”).

Notchback to the futuristic dud

The design of the “1500” was what was called a “notchback.”  It was a 2-door model with a short trunk. It was manufactured in the 1960s through to the early 1970s.    

The chassis of the “1500” as similar to that of the Beetle. However, even though the “1500” had a modern design, it never became even remotely as popular as the iconic Beetle.

Still running, still shining

Be that as it may, apparently someone in Thailand seems to have liked it, and maybe still likes it. This one may have a few dents and scratches, but it still runs, and it still shines.  My previous VW post – "Classic VW Beetles in Chiang Mai"
My previous VW post – "VW Beetle Hippie Vans in Chiang Mai" My previous “vehicle” post – "Wheelchair-Friendly Motorbike"
My previous “vehicle” post – "Semi-personal taxi / mini-bus, providing door-to-door service" Location – Chiang Mai, on Google Maps

This is my entry in @juliank’s Vehicle Photography contest.