VW Type 3 Automatic Transmission Shifter & Cover | Original VW

Short answer: This is an original VW automatic transmission shifter sold together with its cover, for restoring or replacing a worn automatic shifter. It fits VW Type 3 models with the automatic transmission, not manual Type 3s.

Original-equipment Type 3 automatic transmission shifter with its cover — the right piece for restoring or replacing a worn automatic shifter assembly in a Type 3. Sold as shifter + cover together.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Type 3: 1968–1973, models with the fully automatic transmission

Key Features & Benefits

• Complete Assembly: Automatic shifter and cover supplied together.
• Original VW Parts: Genuine components, not reproductions.
• Restoration Ready: Ideal replacement for worn or missing units.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Automatic shifter assembly with cover
• Condition: Original VW parts
• Sold As: Shifter + cover
• Shipping box: 12 x 8 x 6 in (estimated)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does this include the cover? Yes — shifter and cover together.
• Will it fit a manual Type 3? No — this is the automatic-transmission shifter.
• Which years does it fit? The VW Type 3 with the fully automatic transmission, offered from 1968 through the end of Type 3 production in 1973.
• What is the part number? This original VW assembly does not have a published part number on this listing yet. Call the shop and we will confirm it against your car.

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Prop 65 Warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.