Perhaps the most famous version of the T3 is the . It transformed a utility van into a mobile home, featuring:
A fiberglass roof that raised to reveal a second bed.
In 1985, VW released the , an advanced four-wheel-drive system developed with the Austrian company Steyr-Daimler-Puch.
The T3 lived through a massive transition in automotive technology. Depending on the year, you might find one of three very different powerplants under the rear hatch:
The "Air-Cooled" fans loved these for their simplicity and classic VW sound, though they were notoriously slow.
Having the engine in the back provided excellent traction, especially in snow or mud.