Well it looks as though mine is an August 1973 build as the chassis number is 02xxx, so good news for next year. :thumbsup: I read about the introduction from April next year and then ignored the introduction date in my earlier post in my excitement :thumbsdown: Without wanting to put a dampener on ...

I missed this at the time, that's potentially good news for me too, even more motivation to get my 412LS on the road in time for for Harewood :D . However I still need to check the chassis plate. Having done some reading around it seems there was a related announcement that SORN declarations no long...

OK, that was useful thanks :thumbsup: I have been doing some more searching and have found a 1974 brochure for the 412 from Germany, available from http://www.volkswagen-classic.de/documents/10156/1692919/03_412+Limo+u.+Variant+01.08.1973.pdf This seems to confirm your comment about the limited choi...

I am trying to identify what trim was fitted to my 1974 412LS from new. I have looked around at the various brochure scans including at http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/lit/74412s/page12.jpg but cannot seem to find a match. Of course if I don't know what I have, then there's no chance of finding ...

I have done the name thing, judging by the last few posts it's not a differentiation feature. :) I am also admin on a phpbb forum so am more than happy to assist if that's of any value (and remember the huge problems of the spambots, which is fortunately now much reduced, but still a problem when do...

That's great and those dates look good for me. I've been to Harewood before so I know it's a great venue. It's also a good target to see if I can have the car back on the road for.

Thanks for the reply Mark. The car's not too far from Doncaster, still near Selby so definitely in your neck of the woods. Do you have any suggestions for shows to go to or local clubs ? I was a member of the Selby VW club back in the '80s, but understand that folded many moons ago

I have been reading around and understand that there are problems in obtaining both front and rear dampers / shock abosorbers for the type 4, including this thread http://www.vwtype3and4club.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2901 I know someone who does damper rebuilds. His main business is supply a...

I have just bought a 412LS having owned a couple of 412LE in the early 80's - they were my first cars, so 30 years on I'm back in the world of aircooled VW's :D I have been lurking around here for quite a few years, but have now registered as I'm sure I'm going to need some help, particularly gettin...