Date:         Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:44:32 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: South African van differences - when they happened
Comments: To: Brenton Tait <BTait@investec.co.za>
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Yes, of course VW built right hand drive T3 models in Hanover and
shipped them around the world. My answer related to T3 models actually
BUILT from scratch in RSA, rather than shipped there as complete
vehicles or as kits to be finished there. Do you know anything about this?

thanks,
Mark

Brenton Tait wrote:
> Hi Mark
>
>
> Speaking from a South Africa point of view...the T3 models have been
> around as early as 1988...the only difference with the later models as
> mentioned would be the upgraded vent control dials, and the over head
> air condition units....We seem to have a lot more models as well..from
> the early 2.1 right up to the 2.6i, water cooled.....the latest
> production is in 2007.....The Microbus Exclusive which features rear
> under seat cooler box...head rest on all the rear seat, and sliding
> storage compartments under the two rear seats...as well as more storage
> in the rear door panles..and a 2.6 water cooled engine capacity....They
> seem to be more popular as a people mover.....ie Taxi....
>
> Regards
> Ebrahim
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of mark drillock
> Sent: 30 September 2009 06:02
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: South African van differences - when they happened
>
> If the VW parts data is to be believed, RSA production of the T3 began
> in 1995. Seems about right to me since I assume important tooling was
> moved there after Hanover production ended.
>
> Mark
>
>