Interesting Facts About the Volkswagen Transporter T3
The Volkswagen Transporter T3, the third generation of the iconic Type 2 van, was introduced in 1979 and quickly became known for its adventurous spirit. Produced primarily in Hannover from the late 1970s through the early 1990s, the T3 also saw a unique 4‑wheel‑drive Syncro version built in Austria.
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Design Began Years Before Its Debut
Design work on the T3 started as early as 1973 after VW group Chairman Rudolf Leiding ordered the development of a third‑generation van in a board meeting on December 4th. This early planning laid the groundwork for the model that would appear six years later.
Production Spanned Two Countries
The main T3 line was manufactured in Hannover, Germany from 1978 until 1991. Meanwhile, the Syncro 4‑wheel‑drive version continued production a year longer, ending in 1992 at Puch in Graz, Austria.
A New Chapter in the VW Van Legacy
When it arrived in 1979, the T3 replaced the long‑running T2 and became the third generation in a lineage that began with the T1 in 1950. Its rugged design and adaptability earned it a reputation as a vehicle made for adventures, and it remained in production in South Africa well beyond its European run.
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