The #VWT3, #VWT25 or #Vanagon - was a bit of a shock to Volkswagen purists when it was unveiled in May 1979. The cosy curves of the T1 Splitties and T2 Bay Windows were gone. Instead, the sharp angles and straight lines of a the new look that would propel the Transporter through the 80s and beyond.

This video focuses on the T3 or T25 - or Vanagon (depending where you are in the world). Whatever you call it, it is undoubtedly the last of the classic Transporters and the first #VW camper to bear the name California. Using great archive photos and video courtesy of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, our film charts some of the big T3 developments, including the first 4-wheel drive Transporter, the Syncro and the launch of the now ubiquitous Multivans.

There's even more detail on the T3 and all the other Transporter models and their campers in the book of the channel - "VW Campers for Beginners". Check out print and e-book versions on AMAZON - https://bit.ly/vwcampersforbeginners.

But what are the third generation Transporters really like to live with. Expert owners reveal the truth in this video:    • Living with a VW T3 / T25 or Vanagon ...  

CAMPERVAN BOOKS FROM THE AUTHOR ON AMAZON:

"VW CAMPERS FOR BEGINNERS - The Complete Guide to Owning Your First Volkswagen Campervan" - https://rb.gy/8lk6v

"EUROPE BY CAMPERVAN - Turn Vanlife Dreams into Road Trip Reality" - https://shorturl.at/cflH8

CAMPERVAN BLOG: And there's yet more help, advice and campervan articles on my Vanlifevirgins blog:
https://www.vanlifevirgins.com

THANKS:
To Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for the use of amazing archive photos and film in this video - and to The Ilkley Motor Company in West Yorkshire who allowed us to film a beautifully restored T3 camper - showing just how great these wedge-like wonders can look when given the right amount of TLC.