The Volkswagen Type 3 was introduced in 1961 by Volkswagen to diversify their product range beyond the Type 1 'Beetle' and the Type 2 'Bus'. The Type 3, officially the Volkswagen 1500, was designed to allow Volkswagen to make a more sophisticated car while maintaining much of the engineering from the Type 1. The Type 3 was equipped with a 1498cc motor based on the aircooled flat-4 engine found within the Type 1. While the longblock remained the same as the Type 1 the engine cooling tin was drastically changed to allow for a much lower engine profile. This resulted in increased area for cargo stowage and the so-called 'Pancake' or 'Suitcase' engine. This engine's displacement would later increase to
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Unofficial Type 3 History (http://home.clara.net/hallvw/t3hist.htm)
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