Just when I thought I’d seen every single old Volkswagen in northern Thailand, I came across this “new” VW.

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A best-seller station wagon

This model is called the “Variant.” (In the US, it was called the “Squareback,” to differentiate it from the 2 other models in the Type 3 line – the “Notchback” and the “Fastback.” ) This type of car is more commonly known as a station wagon or estate car.

The “Variant” was manufactured not only in Germany but also in Brazil, where it became the biggest-selling Type 3 car in the country. And somehow, one of those cars made it all the way to Southeast Asia.

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Red, white, and blue … forever

The body of this old VW was in superb shape, partly owing to a recent paint job. However, I peeked inside, and even the upholstery, the dashboard, and the interior trim were in excellent condition. And I love the way the red wheels match the red interior.

If the engine is also in great shape, this car might continue to run forever. Maybe longer. https://steemitimages.com/DQmTDjQygLGQv4iCp8k2DWp3x7o79Y4zBxGfcTvnLseCTaf/image.png My previous VW post – "Classic VW Beetles in Chiang Mai"

My previous VW post – "VW Beetle Hippie Vans in Chiang Mai"

My previous VW post – "Another 1960s VW in SE Asia"
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Location – Chiang Mai, on Google Maps

This is my entry in @juliank’s Vehicle Photography contest. https://steemitimages.com/DQmTDjQygLGQv4iCp8k2DWp3x7o79Y4zBxGfcTvnLseCTaf/image.png https://steemitimages.com/DQmaRbjQ7Pgj4eUr1u2FMdHCuajLf9gTV8k4WNEV2jZqCFM/image.png https://steemitimages.com/DQmTDjQygLGQv4iCp8k2DWp3x7o79Y4zBxGfcTvnLseCTaf/image.png

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