Volkswagen T3 Transporter 78PS Dropside Pickup

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Introduced in 1979, the T3 was the last of the rear-engined Volkswagens and was larger and more brick-like in its styling than its curvier predecessors.

Early versions still had air-cooled flat-four engines but these were replaced by water-cooled units from 1983 onwards. Other improvements on later models included bigger brakes and a more modern interior with many useful options such as power steering, central locking, air conditioning, electric mirrors, rev counter, 5-speed gearbox etc.

First registered in January 1990, this T3 Dropside has had just four owners from new and has been in the current ownership since 2015. It is being offered here at no reserve from a deceased estate and, at the time of cataloguing, we had not had chance to see what documents come with the vehicle, although an online MOT history check shows that the last MOT expired in July 2015 and it has covered fewer than 100 miles since.

Appearing to be in generally serviceable order throughout, it certainly started promptly and ran nicely as we moved it around for these photos.