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The 1972 VW Type 3 is part of the final production period for Volkswagen’s refined air-cooled Type 3 lineup. With its extended-nose body style, 1600cc air-cooled “pancake” engine, Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection on many models, IRS rear suspension, front disc brakes, 4x130 wheel bolt pattern, and practical Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback body styles, the 1972 Volkswagen Type 3 remains a distinctive classic VW for drivers and restorers.
This page groups parts for the 1972 Volkswagen Type 3, including Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback applications depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1972 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 1972 VW Type 3 and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are maintaining a fuel-injected driver, restoring a Squareback wagon, preserving a Notchback, rebuilding a Fastback, or planning a full air-cooled VW restoration.
More about the 1972 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
1972 Type 3 notes
- 1972 continued the late extended-nose Type 3 styling
- Central fresh air vent and dash details are noted for this later production period
- Trim levels were consolidated during the final years of Type 3 production
- Fuel injection, IRS rear suspension, and front disc brakes remained key late Type 3 features
- Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback body styles may apply depending on market and catalog fitment
- Body, trim, engine, fuel injection, lighting, brake, suspension, wheel, dash, and electrical details can vary by production date, market, transmission, and body style
