Volkswagen Concept: The Type IIIs, Part 1
Here are some VW Concepts that combine air-cooled Volkswagen Type IIIs (Notchback, Squareback and Fastback models) and my interpretation of “phantom” models that VW never produced but could have.
NOTCHBACK
FourNotch
With the relatively successful Type3, Volkswagen could have thought of offering a four door Notchback model to appeal to a wider audience. What if they actually produced it is the basis for this next Volkswagen Concept. This dark Forest Green beauty is updated physically and spiritually. The number four also tell about the 2.7 liter Type 4 engine with a modified Type3 shroud that fires this fordor like a dart past the century mark in a scant 6 seconds.
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Speed3
Dark Blue coats the massaged, shaved late model Type 3 Notchback. Speed3 is given the speedster treatment. Which means a lightweight, stripped-down, bare-bones track rat. First, the bumpers are removed. The body panels then are painstakingly straightened before the deep blue paint is sprayed on. The Topchop is the single strongest visual statement. The roof, door tops and quarter windows are unceremoniously removed. Up to 3 inches are removed from the windshield posts and angled inward 7 degrees. The top part of the windshield now sports a custom aluminum header. Custom safety windshield, side plexiglass, and rubbers are fitted.
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SQUAREBACK
Bora2 (Boracay Squareback)
Another beach cruiser, this Volkswagen Concept is based on a clapped out Type 3 Volkswagen Squareback. Instead of restoring the ugly front fenders, they are simply removed. The rusty rear fenders were also unceremoniously cut off altogether revealing the underlying sub structure. The entire roof was likewise cut off to be saved for a different surfwagen concept. The basis for Bora2 was then repaired and reinforced with a steel substructure that incorporate swing-upward doors, Lambo-style.
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Vermouth
Another beach cruiser, this Volkswagen Concept is based on a Type 3 Volkswagen Squareback. Vermouth is Germanic for “worm wood” which provides an interesting theme for this VW. After straightening out the body, pearl white paint with hot pink metallic flakes added for effect was expertly applied. The side panels were fitted and framed with dark redwood providing terrific contrast to the white body. The interior is covered in Cappucchino and Coffee leatherette and brown German weave carpeting.
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FASTBACK
3urO
Fast and furious, 3urO is designed for battle against BMW M3s and Audi S4s. Sleek and silver, 3urO takes the German or Euro-tuner look along the Type3 path. Champaign-edition 79 Volkswagen Convertible silver coats the massaged, shaved Type 3 body. A blueprinted Eurorace 3.0 liter, fuel-injected, Type4 engine, mated to a rare Gene Berg, close-ratio 5-speed gearbox provide the heat. Gigantic 19 inch Audi A8 W12 alloy rims wrapped with enormous Michelin radials are expertly fitted and helps blasts this fastback like a silver bullet past triple-digit speeds, A discrete rear spoiler adds the necessary downforce this demon needs without sacrificing style.
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Volkswagen Concept: The Super Beetles, Part 1
Here are some VW Concepts that combine air-cooled Volkswagen Super Beetles (1302 and 1303 models) and my interpretation of “phantom” models that VW never produced but could have.
FatBoy
This particular FatBoy is based on one of the last Euro-spec 74 1303 Volkswagen Convertibles. Tattered and torn, the top remained just a shell with frozen rails and missing or broken pieces. He ran on 3 cylinders and 2 gears. Thoroughly disassembled from top to bottom, the body shell was reinforced with racing strut braces. A parade of Porsche parts come next.
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SuperSally
What about a 1979 Volkswagen 4-door 1303S? What if a couple of VW engineers decided to build the Ultimate Super Beetle. Based on the Rommetsch Taxi of the early 50s, this 80s interpretation is bigger, faster, and safer. Taking a box-stock Euro-spec 1303S, they custom engineered the four doors exclusively using original parts. They intentionally updated the engine to add more muscle for the extra weight. Unfortunately, the time was nearly over for factory air-cooled cars, so the idea was never considered.
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The Black Wolf
This particular Black Wolf has been resurrected from decades old sleep. Stripped of his rusty fenders, and built on an otherwise solid body, the top is chopped by 5 inches. Chopping the roof of a VW Beetle is no picnic, but chopping a 1303 is a whole new ballgame. As soon as the body massaging is done, the whole thing was sprayed an experimental suede like, black urethane blend suited for the stealth fighter.
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Hebmeuller Superbé
Throw away the book. Guaranteed to turn heads is this Heb-style Super Beetle. A look at what could have been if Hebmeuller Coachcraft survived the war and continued to produce it’s 2-seat Convertible into the Super Beetle era. Most assuredly, Hebmeuller would be at the forefront of VW advancements. As the VW Convertible evolved into the 1303 model, Hebmeuller also followed suit.
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VW Beach-Cruizers, Part 1
Here are some VW Concepts that combine air-cooled Vintage Volkswagens and the 60s beach culture. The ultimate VW beach ride is the VW bus but there are many VWs that capture the surfers imagination.
TYPE1
Karmagong Ghia SurfWagen
What if Volkswagen produced a limited number of these sport wagens. Capitalizing on it’s popularity in the 60s California beach scene, and transforming a sleek sports car into a surf wagen, Volkswagen could’ve offered an alternative to the ultimate beach ride, the VW Bus. Or you could do it yourself. Weld-in a rust-free Volkswagen Type3 Squareback top, side windows and rear hatch to fit a solid 60s Volkswagen Karmann Ghia.
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TYPE3 SQUAREBACK
Bora2 (Boracay Squareback)
Another beach cruiser, this Volkswagen Concept is based on a clapped out Type 3 Volkswagen Squareback. Instead of restoring the ugly front fenders, they are simply removed. The rusty rear fenders were also unceremoniously cut off altogether revealing the underlying sub structure. The entire roof was likewise cut off to be saved for a different SurfWagen concept. The basis for Bora2 was then repaired and reinforced with a steel substructure that incorporate swing-upward doors, Lambo-style .
Vermouth
Another beach cruiser, this Volkswagen Concept is based on a Type 3 Volkswagen Squareback. Vermouth is Germanic for “worm wood” which provides an interesting theme for this VW.
After straightening out the body, pearl white paint with hot pink metallic flakes added for effect was expertly applied. The side panels were fitted and framed with dark redwood providing terrific contrast to the white body.
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BRASILIA
Brazilian Woodie
The pointed nose suggest a more nautical theme perfect for this interpretation. The Brazilian Woodie is the ideal alternative Boracay Surf Company car. Instead of an early T2 Split Panel, or a T3 Square, the Brasilia can be a very enjoyable VW to wood up. Taking a few styling tricks from the SoCal surf scene, this VW Brasilia is measured and fit from the doors to the rear hatch with a dark red Brazilian hardwood veneer. Once fitted, custom framing is masterfully done by a cabinet maker ensuring a smooth finish. A generous urethane stain protects the wood from typhoons and monsoons. A bright “Sunset Red” House of Color “Brilliance Series” urethane topcoat is sprayed on the hood and fenders, while a pearl white top and windshield posts adds a little class.
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The Riva.
Those in the know, treasure a small exclusive Italian sports boat company with the Riva name. As in the case of Porsche, the family of Carlo Riva, produces a product lusted after by the rich and famous. The exquisite shape is mimicked by this Riva. Based on a Volkswagen Brasilia, this concept frequents the local hot spots of Bora. After chopping of roof and sides of the abandoned donor car, pinoy craftsmen thoroughly and painstakingly measured and fit Philippine wood to frame and, veneer to dress the sides and rear of Riva. The rear hatch gives the rear the shape critical to the Riva mystique.
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Volkswagen Concept: The Riva
Those in the know, treasure a small exclusive Italian sports boat company with the Riva name. As in the case of Porsche, the family of Pietro, Serafino, and Carlo Riva, produces a product lusted after by the rich and famous. From the 60s on, anyone who’s anyone owned these sleek, fast wooden watercraft. Sean Connery, Prince Rainier of Monaco, Frank Sinatra, the list goes on.
The exquisite shape is mimicked by this Riva. Based on a Volkswagen Brazilia, this concept embraced a life close to the sea. No longer trapped in the city, Riva frequents the local hot spots of Bora. The additional room is quite unexpected but appreciated. While the white sand gets into practically everywhere, Riva is built to party.
After chopping of roof and sides of the abandoned donor car, pinoy craftsmen thoroughly and painstakingly measured and fit Philippine wood to frame and, veneer to dress the sides and rear of Riva. The rear hatch gives the rear the shape critical to the Riva mystique.
Solid dark red is painted on the front of this early and rare VW. A removable, folding canvas “bop-top” provides minimal solar protection when needed.
Power comes from a 1776, dual Weber ICT-fed, motor offer brisk performance while maintaining economy. Safety first with the rebuilt suspension, steering, and brakes.
Big 17 inch BRM Classic rims and Dunlop tires provide enough contrast for the woodwork.
Volkswagen Concept: Hebmeuller Superbe
Here’s another Interpretation. This time in electric blue with an open top and with Porsche Fuch wheels.
Volkswagen Concept: Vermouth
Another beach cruiser, this Volkswagen Concept is based on a Type 3 Volkswagen Squareback. Vermouth is Germanic for “worm wood” which provides an interesting theme for this VW.
After straightening out the body, pearl white paint with hot pink metallic flakes added for effect was expertly applied. The side panels were fitted and framed with dark redwood providing terrific contrast to the white body.
Power comes from an 1835, dual Weber 40-fed, motor that offer outstanding performance. Dual quiet packs mellow down the sounds to environmentally correct levels. Michelin radials and 17 inch Flat Four rims are fitted expertly. Porsche trailing arms and brake upgrades allow massive brake upgrades. A custom tuned T3 beam with Koni adjustable shocks, front trailing arms and dropped spindles firm up the front end.
The interior is covered in Cappucchino and Coffee leatherette and brown German weave carpeting.
Volkswagen Concept: Hebmeuller Superbe
Throw away the book. Guaranteed to turn heads is this Heb-style Super Beetle. A look at what could have been if Hebmeuller Coachcraft survived the war and continued to produce it’s 2-seat Convertible into the Super Beetle era.
Most assuredly, Hebmeuller would be at the forefront of VW advancements. As the VW Convertible evolved into the 1303 model, Hebmeuller also followed suit.
The Hebmeuller Superbé is a Volkswagen Concept based on a late model 1303S Convertible. The Superbé features the distinctive curved 03 windshield, the re-engineered VW top, and at the rear, the smoothened hood that echoes the sexy Heb shape.
Giving Superbé the visual jolt is the bright tangerine sides with the straight black body. Bilstein adjustable coilovers replace tired VW McPherson struts and the Brembo brake upgrades are decades more advanced. Polished Porsche 18-inch Cup Wheels with Fulda rubber fill-in the reworked and widened fiberglass fenders quite nicely. Porsche 944 Turbo trailing Arms with Bilstein adjustable shocks and same Brembo brake upgrades round out the rear. A blueprinted 3.0 liter Type4 engine, mated to a rare Gene Berg 5-speed gearbox pushes Superbé flat out at the ‘Bahn.
Orange leather interior is luscious, it hides the audio/video gear from prying eyes. Smooth dash features VDO white faced gauges. Twin Recaros in matching orange leather regularly gather crowds at the local Mickey D’s.
Volkswagen Concept: SPEED3
Dark Blue coats the massaged, shaved late model Type 3 Notchback. Speed3 is given the speedster treatment. Which means a lightweight, stripped-down, bare-bones track rat. First, the bumpers are removed. The body panels then are painstakingly straightened before the deep blue paint is sprayed on.
The Topchop is the single strongest visual statement. The roof, door tops and quarter windows are unceremoniously removed. Up to 3 inches are removed from the windshield posts and angled inward 7 degrees. The top part of the windshield now sports a custom aluminum header. Custom safety windshield, side plexiglass, and rubbers are fitted.
The interior is bathed in rich red leather, complemented with aluminum accents. VDO gauges complete the track inspired interior. The only concession to comfort is the iPod powered sound system.
A Gene Berg, close-ratio 5-speed gearbox tames the grunt of the blueprinted 3.4 liter, fuel-injected, Type4 engine.
Enormous 19 inch Michelin radials huge Porsche Fuchs alloy rims Custom trailing Arms with Koni adjustable shocks accept massive Porsche brake upgrades. Front trailing arms and dropped spindles on a custom designed, narrowed T3 beam with same Porsche brake upgrades firm up the front.
Volkswagen Concept: Super Sally
What about a 1979 Volkswagen 4-door 1303S? What if a couple of VW engineers decided to build the Ultimate Super Beetle. Based on the Rommetsch Taxi of the early 50s, this 80s interpretation is bigger, faster, and safer. Taking a box-stock Euro-spec 1303S, they custom engineered the four doors exclusively using original parts. They intentionally updated the engine to add more muscle for the extra weight. Unfortunately, the time was nearly over for factory air-cooled cars, so the idea was never considered.
The story might not be true but you can start on your own SuperSally with a sad and neglected Volkswagen 1303. While still plentiful, the recent interest in them have been driving up prices on solid examples. The four-door conversion itself takes careful planning but only require another set of doors and a skilled bodyman.
Pearl white SuperSally is roomy and comfortable. 17′ front and 19″ BRM rear and Michelin radials provide extreme grip and traction with a little sacrifice in ride comfort. But the rebuilt McPherson front end with Koni shocks and Porsche disc brakes handles the bumps and jumps brilliantly. Reworked rear torsion leaves, Porsche 944 control arms, Porsche disc brakes and Koni shocks lower the rear end.
The recovered Recaros replace the original VW seats. Matching cappuccino custom door panels follow the original VW style. Everything else, even the steering wheel , gauges and switches are original VW.
A 1915cc Type 1 motor, discrete dual quiet packs with CB-Performance fuel injection provide SuperSally sass. Ride Sally ride, ride Sally ride. . .
Volkswagen Concept: SK8
This Volkswagen Concept is an expression of minimalist proportions. Based on an early single cab transporter, promptly ditch the doors, bumpers, side panels and tailgate and chop off the roof. Keep the safari windows and the red bench style seats intact.
Slammed suspension featuring Airkewld airbag suspension allowing it to cruise effortlessly at normal height and then can scrape the show grounds at will. With 17″ inch Rader rims and Potenza Advan tires, SK8 runs like a go cart. A 1776, dual Solex 32s, dual QP headers, 009, and alternator sing with daily driver dependability and economy.
Red paint is used everywhere. From the body, interior, suspension, to the engine tin is sprayed in this solid hue. Stock headlights and taillights hide 12-volt converted innards. A final touch is the airbrushed SK8 logo on the side and instead of the VW nose logo. Scrape.
Volkswagen Concept: FourNotch
With the relatively successful Type3, Volkswagen could have thought of offering a four door Notchback model to appeal to a wider audience. What if they actually produced it is the basis for this next Volkswagen Concept.
This dark Forest Green beauty is updated physically and spiritually. The number four also tell about the 2.7 liter Type 4 engine with a modified Type3 shroud that fires this fordor like a dart past the century mark in a scant 6 seconds.
After decades storage, this FourNotch is brought back to life. 17 American Racing rims wrapped with Michelin radials are expertly fitted. A custom narrowed T3 beam with Koni adjustable shocks, front trailing arms and dropped spindles allow massive Porsche brake upgrades. Porsche trailing arms and brake upgrades round out the rear.
Twin Recaro front and stock rear seats, in black ultra-leather, embrace the driver and a trio of passengers during spirited Autobahn storming.
Volkswagen Concept: Bora 2 (Boracay Square)
Another beach cruiser, this Volkswagen Concept is based on a clapped out Type 3 Volkswagen Squareback. Instead of restoring the ugly front fenders, they are simply removed. The rusty rear fenders were also unceremoniously cut off altogether revealing the underlying sub structure. The entire roof was likewise cut off to be saved for a different surfwagen concept. The basis for Bora2 was then repaired and reinforced with a steel substructure that incorporate swing-upward doors, Lambo-style .
Inside, the cracked dash was thrown away and the dashboard just simply metal finished smooth. Aluminum cups on homebuilt stands house original gauges that serve as dashboard pods. Lightweight red MOMO seats and red fiberglass door and quarter panels house as well as hide and protect the speakers and amps connected via bluetooth to the drivers iPod. black MOMO steering wheel and shift knob makes driving enjoyable. Instead of carpeting, rubber floormats cover the fully waterproofed floor.
This Squareback is transformed into a pickup and instead of rear seats, Bora2s entire rear area is measured and fit with exquisite maple flooring, providing a long and flat space. Chrome strips protect the varnished wood while adding shine.
Chrome yellow is painted both in and out of the reinforced body. The doors are covered and framed in the same creamy maple veneer. The windshield frame, door and body tops also are custom fitted and shaped with maple strips. Chrome Buggy headlights are mounted low but house HiD hardware and at the rear, a solid strip of red LEDs provide brake and signal duty.
Power comes from an 1835, dual Weber 40-fed, motor that offer outstanding performance. Dual quiet packs mellow down the sounds to environmentally correct levels. Michelin radials and 17 inch Mahle rims are fitted expertly. Porsche trailing arms and brake upgrades allow massive Porsche brake upgrades. A custom tuned T3 beam with Koni adjustable shocks, front trailing arms and dropped spindles firm up the front end.
