Andrew Grebneff wrote:

> >Does anyone know where the origin of nomenclature for
> >vw came from?   Does the type 1-4 refer to the engine?
> >Is there a website that explains this?
>
> Type numbers are model designations.
> Type 1: Beetle, Thing, Kubelwagen, Type 1 Karmann Ghia
> Type 2: Transporter (with T1 Split, T2 Bay, T3 "Vanagon", T4 "Eurovan")
> Type 3: Notchback, Fastback, Squareback, Type 3 Karmann Ghia
> Type 4: 411 & 412
>
> The 1.7, 1.8 & 2.0 aircooled engines used in Bay vans & early Vanagons were
> Type 4 engines. Type 3s used the Type 1 engine with different sheetmetal,
> fan & alternator.

Type 3 engines were 4 cylinder horizontally opposed.  How can you say these
were the same as Type 1?

Larry A.