Volkswagen T3 Carthago (1990)
Volkswagen T3 Carthago (1990), condition rating: 2, completely repainted with many new parts, in excellent condition
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Volkswagen T3 Carthago (1990)

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by Louis KalendruschatThis is an original T3 Carthago, a model that is hard to find in this condition today. The body was restored and repainted in 2022. This iconic camper van stands out for its classic look and high practicality. A rare opportunity for anyone looking for a classic camper van!
Kickdown Check
- On-site kick
down assess ment com pleted - 144 pho
tos - Video includ
ing drive - Sec
ond-hand - Appraisal report with a grade of 2 avail
able - Com
pre hen sive refur bish ment in 2022 (includ ing par tial engine over haul, new clutch)
Facts & Specifications
- Year of man
u fac ture: 1990 - First reg
is tra tion: Jan u ary 15, 1990, Ger many - Engine: 1.9-liter gaso
line engine with 57 kW (77 hp) - Trans
mis sion: Man ual - Exte
rior color: White - Inte
rior: Orig i nal Carthogo inte rior in gray - TÜV valid until 06/2026
Condition
Exterior
- Exte
rior color is white (orig i nal Carthago) - In 2022, the body was repaired by a mas
ter body and paint spe cial ist, par tially tin-plated, and repainted - The paint and body are in very good con
di tion with only minor signs of wear - There is no known rust
- The dri
ver's side shows larger scratches
Interior
- The vehi
cle is equipped with orig i nal Carthago inte rior fit tings - The inte
rior is in good con di tion with minor age-related signs of wear - The inte
rior was designed by the first owner, who was him self an employee at Carthago
Mechanics
- The Carthago is ready to drive imme
di ately - The engine was removed and par
tially over hauled in 2022 and runs flaw lessly - New clutch, pres
sure plate, and release bear ing installed in 2022 - There are no known tech
ni cal defects
History
Ownership history
- 2 own
ers: cur rent owner, fam ily-owned - 1st owner: Carthago employee
Service history
- 2022: Com
pre hen sive body work restora tion by a mas ter body work and paint spe cial ist (repair, par tial tin plat ing, repaint ing) - 2022: Engine removed and par
tially dis as sem bled; new clutch, pres sure plate, and release bear ing installed - June 20, 2024: Passed TÜV gen
eral inspec tion with minor defects - Rub
ber seals on all doors, tail gate, and pop-up roof also replaced
Documents
- Ger
man vehi cle doc u ments - Val
u a tion report from Jaime Igle sias Auto mo tive Appraisal Office (Grade 2) - TÜV gen
eral inspec tion dated June 20, 2024
Summary
For sale is a 1990 Volk
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection



Comments of this past auction
Technik: Volkswagen hatte für den ersten Transporter von 1950 (T1) noch den Motor vom Käfer (Typ 1) und Teile des Fahrwerks vom Kübelwagen (Typ 82) übernommen. Der T2 von 1967 war nur eine weiterentwickelte Version mit größerer Karosserie und Schräglenker-Hinterachse. Erst der im Mai 1979 präsentierte T3 war das erste eigenständig neu entwickelte Transportermodell von VW. Abgesehen von der größeren, kantigen Karosserie hatte er viele technische Neuerungen, wie beispielsweise eine Zahnstangenlenkung statt der Rollenlenkung des Vorgängers und eine Vorderradaufhängung mit doppelten Dreiecksquerlenkern und Schraubenfedern anstelle der bisherigen Kurbellenkerachse mit Drehfederstäben. Auch die Schräglenker-Hinterachse war nun mit Schraubenfedern (Miniblockfedern) versehen. Das Reserverad war beim T3 in einem aufklappbaren Halter unter der Fahrzeugfront angebracht statt im Innenraum. LG Tom
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