Every old van I have ever had, or seen, has had the doghouse style engine, but yesterday I saw one for sale in Toronto with the flatter
There were many differences in engines supplied, depending on market.
In the US, '72 was the first year to use the "pancake" engine w/dual carbs. But....it's not a Fastback engine. This is the engine they stole from the ill-fated Type 4 car (411/412).
'72 was 1700cc. That grew to 1800cc and then 2000cc.
Speedy Jim
You are right as usual, thanks Jim.
The front pages of the parts catalogue show pictures of both types supplied as complete engines - the doghouse and the pancake.
- Tom
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