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The 1973 VW Type 3 marks the final model year for Volkswagen’s Type 3 lineup in many markets, making it an important year for classic VW enthusiasts and restorers. With its extended-nose body style, 1600cc air-cooled “pancake” engine, Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection on many applications, IRS rear suspension, front disc brakes, 4x130 wheel bolt pattern, and Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback body styles, the 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 represents the last stage of this refined air-cooled platform.
This page groups parts for the 1973 Volkswagen Type 3, including Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback applications depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1973 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 1973 VW Type 3 and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are maintaining a final-year driver, restoring a Squareback, preserving a Notchback, rebuilding a Fastback, or planning a full air-cooled VW restoration.
More about the 1973 VW Type 3
Factory-style details
- Final-year Volkswagen Type 3 applications in many markets
- Fastback, Squareback, and Notchback body styles
- 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
1973 Type 3 notes
- 1973 is widely recognized as the final model year for the Volkswagen Type 3 lineup in many markets
- U.S. models were offered in standard and Basic Compact trims during this final period
- Fuel injection, IRS rear suspension, and front disc brakes remained key late Type 3 features
- Late dashboard, trim, and steering wheel details can differ from earlier Type 3 models
- Production ended as Volkswagen shifted toward newer water-cooled models
- Body, trim, engine, fuel injection, lighting, brake, suspension, wheel, dash, and electrical details can vary by production date, market, transmission, and body style
