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The 1971 VW Type 3 continued the late “Pig Nose” Type 3 body style with the extended front nose, larger front luggage space, square-section bumpers, and larger wrap-around taillights. With Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback applications, a 1600cc air-cooled “pancake” engine, Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection on many models, front disc brakes, and IRS rear suspension, the 1971 Volkswagen Type 3 remains a refined and practical classic VW.
This page groups parts for the 1971 Volkswagen Type 3, including Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback applications depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1971 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, dash parts, and vintage VW restoration components.
Browse parts for your 1971 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 1971 VW Type 3
Factory-style details
- Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback applications
- Late extended-nose body style
- 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
1971 Type 3 notes
- 1971 continued the extended-nose Type 3 body style introduced for 1970
- Dashboard changes during this period allowed for central fresh air vent details
- Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback body styles may apply depending on market and catalog fitment
- Fuel-injected Type 3 models continued using Bosch D-Jetronic equipment on many applications
- IRS rear suspension continued to improve ride quality and handling compared with earlier swing axle models
- Body, trim, engine, fuel injection, lighting, brake, suspension, wheel, dash, and electrical details can vary by production date, market, transmission, and body style
