Description
The Volkswagen T3, the third generation of the legendary Volkswagen Transporter, arrived in 1979 as a complete redesign of the old Bay Window bus. Its boxy, wedge shaped body was wider, with larger windows and tailgate, and it rode on all new suspension. It is known as the Vanagon in North America, the T25 in the United Kingdom and the Caravelle or Transporter in Europe, and it stayed in production in Germany until 1991.
The T3 started with air cooled engines before moving to water cooled power, and from 1985 it was offered with a four wheel drive system called Syncro, built in Graz, Austria until 1992. The T3 is also famous for the Westfalia camper conversion, with a raised roof, fridge, sink and stove, which was offered throughout its production and made it a symbol of road trip freedom. It belongs to the Transporter family, which has sold more than 12 million units worldwide and is the best selling van in history.
Hot Wheels celebrates this classic with its VW T3 Custom, part of the HW Vans series and numbered 4 of 5. The casting is a custom styled take on the 1979 van, finished in a warm Brown paint with gold accents, a black roof and a gold “79” graphic, capturing the T3’s distinctive angular proportions at 1:64 scale.
Why You Should Own It?
- Represents the 1979 Volkswagen T3, known worldwide as the Vanagon
- Part of the HW Vans series, numbered 4 of 5
- Warm Brown colorway with gold accents, black roof and gold “79” graphic
- Represents a real, iconic family of vans, from camper conversions to Syncro 4×4
- Great pickup for Volkswagen, camper van and retro themed collections
- Durable die cast metal build with authentic Hot Wheels detailing
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