Classics by The Beach: November, 2026
This is UMPH's second recent VW Type 3 fastback, having posted a Victorian-registered example only a matter of days ago. It was slightly earlier - a 1960s version, as opposed to this 1971 edition - but also well worth a look: https://uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com/2026/10/from-egg-man-1960s-vw-type-3.html . Today's offering - a bit of a stand-out at the November instalment of Hobart's Classics by The Beach, held on the first Sunday of each month at Long Beach, Sandy Bay - is in remarkable condition. The paint, chrome and plastics are all immaculate, as is the interior. According to its retired panel beater owner, this Australian built Type 3's exterior was in excellent nick when he bought it. However, the previous keeper had "slammed" it so low that it had virtually no ground clearance, requiring all the suspension and steering components to be replaced. He also says that its auto transmission makes it a joy to drive in the city, even...
