Volkswagen 412
| Produced: |
1972-1974 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,5 seats Estate,5 seats |
The 412 was launched in 1972 to replace the 411 which had a bad reputation because of a lot of problems. The 412 was nearly a complete rebuild of the 411. New body, it meant many parts changed, even the roof was maked straighter not that curved as on 411.
The 412 had, in Europe, 4 different engines. Two 1.7 litres and two 1.8 litres with carburator or fuel injection. In US also with EGR on the 1.7 injection engine. As options there was just a few things, like air conditioning, servo assisted brakes, tinted windows, some different wheels and automatic gears. The estate was delivered as a 3 door and the sedan or coupe as a 2 or 4 door.
Some parts of the 411/412 were used in the VW/Porsche 914 like the engines and some more parts. The 411/412 range have nothing to do with the old beetle and bus, when they arrived it was completely new ideas and a desperate attempt from VW to get some more buyers since their old models didnt do to well...... and this ended as a flop and gave birth to a radical change and then the Golf, Passat and Polo were born.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1795cc | H4 OHV | 93mm x 66mm | ||
| 1679cc | H4 OHV | 90mm x 66mm |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worm | Independent/Coil Springs | Independent/Coil Springs |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Van | H&H Sales Limited | 22 Jul 2009 | - | £9900.00 |
| 401 | 1972 Volkswagen ‘Beetle’ Saloon | Bonhams | 22 Jun 2007 | £10250.00 | £11788.00 |
| 404 | 1973 Volkswagen 412 LE Variant Estate automatic | Coys | 1 Dec 2005 | £1000.00 | - |
| 115 | Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (1975) | Coys | 5 Dec 2002 | - | £5881.00 |
| 330 | Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (1964) | Greens | 2 Oct 1999 | Not sold | |
| 1177 | Volkswagen SP2 Sports (1973) | Sothebys | 6 Dec 1993 | Not sold | |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Group Test - Year-Round Classics - Keep on running |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly November 2011 | |||
| Group Test - Year-Round Classics - Keep on running - If you want a dependable year-round classic to beat the autumn chill, here are three of the best. Volvo 122, Austin 1800, VW 412. | ||||
