T3 "special" models

Tristar Eric · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:55 pm Post subject: T3 "special" models

I thought it might be fun to post pictures of all the crazy "special" model T3 variants that VW produced throughout the years.

For example: Fire trucks, ambulance, vending trucks etc.

Please post a pic if you have seen something odd or unusual.

Here's a few of mine...

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Tristar Eric · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:21 pm Post subject:

Never seen one like this... it's a wiking toy, but I'm sure it's based on a real model.

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Tristar prototype circa 1988...

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Robw_z · Samba Member Joined: April 28, 2007 Posts: 983

Searched but couldn't find a picture, the weirdest I've seen was a Vanagon with a built in Air Traffic Control Tower. Anybody else know what I'm talking about?

-Rob

sunshine_norway · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:10 am Post subject:

McVanagon · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:29 am Post subject:

I've seen most of those in this book I have... There are some others. If I wasn't trying to finish of some holiday stuff, I'd scan a few..

Fun book.

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MarkWard · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:36 am Post subject:

I did a search. What actually is the difference between a T25 and a T3? I am old school and not up on these designations. I am familiar with Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 and the Type 4 for from the 60's and 70's. Thank you
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j5josher · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:38 am Post subject:

i thought t3 where fasty, notch, and squares... not vans
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Tristar Eric · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 4:56 pm Post subject:

VW Transporter, type: T,1,2,3,4,5

It's all about the generations of the VW bus. We start at T1, 1949 - 1967, then T2 1968-1979, then T3 1980-1992, T4 starts in 1993- 2003, and the most current T5.

T25, is the British designation for T3. The US is always "Vanagon", I'm not sure VW ever used T3 as an official designation in the US, but in Europe it's pretty common.

I think, the sqaureback is type III, not T3.
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MrPolak · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject:

mr_vanagon · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:54 pm Post subject:

Syncro utility vehicle for the Greek phone company (OTE) Taken on Samos Island

Not sure if this counts as "special" but I'd say "abused" covers it. Don't know what org was using this (to spray poison?) but I found it looking abandoned while I was on a hike one afternoon.
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msinabottle · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:56 pm Post subject: One Solution...

The phrase, 'High Speed Chase' will never vex THAT particular department!

Shocked

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fastwagens · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:46 am Post subject:

very cool thread

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fastwagens · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 6:35 am Post subject:

here is one I found

Tristar Eric · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:00 pm Post subject:

I saw this one at Vanfest...

Swedish singlecab syncro firetruck with custom canopy.

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Tristar Eric · Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject:

ADAC breakdown/ support singlecab syncro

Danish army ambulance highroof syncro 16"

Syncro 16" doka NATO

Plain jane Bundeswehr 2wd doka with black-out kit

Danish army doka w/ special high canopy

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MarkWard · Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:22 am Post subject:

bd · Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject:

this is the best thread ever.
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Tristar Eric · Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject:

Postal high roof panel, with taller slider door. Notice the front "postal" flares.

Syncro fire truck

2wd single cab, with rare Westfalia wide bed.

High roof Syncro ambulance with frosted windows.

2wd Bundeswehr radio kombi with camo netting

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Tristar Eric · Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:44 pm Post subject:

2wd single cab "tipper"

2wd ambulance with postal flares, and optional self retracting step

2wd school bus, with the same retracting step. Notice the lower right of the slider door. Power mirrors, and oversize interior rear view mirror.

An actual correct yellow postal high roof with extended slider door.

Very late Syncro ambulance, notice the side step. Fiberglass bumpers.
Sliding glass divider.

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