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30/07/2024 11:11 am
Some years ago Minichamps released a number of different Volkswagens. One series involved the 1600 Type 3 range including the notchback, squareback, and fastback versions. Recently a red 1600 fastback was released.
My hope is that Minichamps will release some squarebacks in crew colors.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
30/07/2024 11:21 am
What a great car AND model. I've always loved the notchback (I'm a big fan of the classic 3-box design ) but I can't say I've seen many of these fastbacks, but I like 'em. 😀 😀
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30/07/2024 11:40 am
@chris The notchback was actually the first of the three versions to be released. I think that was in 1963. None were imported to the U.S. but I think they may have been imported to Canada, anybody know? The squareback came to the U.S. in ‘65 and the fastback in ‘66.
Here is a notchback by minichamps.
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
30/07/2024 12:08 pm
Yes David, we had plenty of the notchbacks here in Canada back in the day. I have the 3 body designs you mention by Minichamps/Maxichamps in various colors in my collection and love them.
My 3 Notchbacks:
30/07/2024 12:43 pm
Fine photographs and the fastback, especially, is in a great color !