Summary
This Volkswagen 1200 sedan chassis and air-cooled engine was donated to the Museum by Volkswagen (Australasia) Pty Ltd in 1965. It has been modified with 'cut-away' sections by Vivian Expositions in Clifton Hill. This 'sectioned-unit' chassis was prepared for promotional use in motor shows and has an electric motor mounted underneath to turn over the engine.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Volkswagen (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Oct 1965
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Manufacturer
Volkswagen (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Clayton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1965
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Sectioned By
Vivian Expositions Co. Pty Ltd, 406 Wellington Street, Clifton Hill, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1966
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Inscriptions
Tyres: "Goodyear Super Sensitive G8 5.60 - 15 Tubeless 4 Ply Rating Made in Australia" Exhibit Plate: "Cutaway Chassis of Volkswagen 1200 Engine Transmission & Suspension by Vivian Expositions Co. 406 Wellington St Clifton Hill, Victoria"
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
3605 mm (Length), 1500 mm (Width), 925 mm (Height)
Length from front edge of leading wheels to tip of exhaust pipes. Height from floor to top of engine.
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Other Dimensions
2440 mm (Length), 1400 mm (Width)
Wheelbase x Track Dimensions
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Other Dimensions
100 mm (Width), 635 mm (Height), 635 mm (Outside Diameter)
This dimension is for the wheel size only.
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