1969 VW Type 3 4118
The 1969 VW Type 3 continued the late-1960s development of Volkswagen’s refined air-cooled lineup, with 1600cc “pancake” engine power, Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection on many applications, front disc brakes, and IRS rear suspension. Available as a Fastback, Squareback, or Notchback depending on market and fitment, the 1969 Type 3 remains a practical and distinctive classic Volkswagen.
This page groups parts for the 1969 Volkswagen Type 3, including Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback applications depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1969 VW Type 3 parts and accessories, including engine parts, fuel injection parts, brake parts, disc brake parts, IRS rear suspension parts, rubber seals, electrical components, body trim, interior parts, exterior parts, lighting parts, wheels, and vintage VW restoration components.
Browse parts for your 1969 VW Type 3 and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are maintaining a fuel-injected driver, restoring a Squareback, preserving a Notchback, rebuilding a Fastback, or planning a full air-cooled VW restoration.
More about the 1969 VW Type 3
Factory-style details
- Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback applications
- 1600cc air-cooled flat-four “pancake” engine
- Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection on many applications
- Torsion-bar front suspension
- IRS rear suspension with CV joints
- Front disc brakes
- Dual-circuit brake system
- 4x130 wheel bolt pattern
- 12-volt electrical system
1969 Type 3 notes
- 1969 continued the fuel-injected Type 3 period
- IRS rear suspension continued to improve ride quality and handling
- Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback body styles may apply depending on market and catalog fitment
- The Type 3 pancake engine layout provided usable luggage space compared with upright-engine Volkswagens
- Body, trim, engine, fuel injection, lighting, brake, suspension, wheel, and electrical details can vary by production date, market, transmission, and body style


