I’ve always loved Type 3s because of their fantastic packaging, which I’m just going to explain via this image:
The most incredible part about this car, which belongs to George, who in turn belongs to the San Fernando Smurfs, a local VW group, is that as of 8 pm the night before the car show, this car had no engine installed. But, here the car is, a testament to the power of last-minute scrambling to get something done. I was so impressed. There’s a lot to be impressed with on this car. It’s riding on bags and has an integrated air tank and compressor, so it can raise and lower, which is amazing, and you’ll notice that far more windows open than the factory ever made. George made custom window pop-out setups for the four side windows and the rear window as well. Also notable are those two little lights atop the front fenders. Those aren’t technically supposed to go there – they usually live on the sides of the fenders just in front of the doors – as they are German market parking lights. They illuminate, on one or the other side only, when the car is parked on a narrow street, casting white light ahead and red behind, so cars can see your car and not smack into you in the dark. George is using them as indicators, which I think is great. Automotive lighting is meant to be enjoyed! George Ocegueda
