Motor Car Chassis - Volkswagen 1200, 1965

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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.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Volkswagen (Australasia) Pty Ltd, 1965

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	925 mm (Height), 1500 mm (Width), 3605 mm (Length)
Dimension Comment:	Length from front edge of leading wheels to tip of exhaust pipes. Height from floor to top of engine.

Tagged with:	motor cars
Themes this item is part of:	Engineering Collection, Transport Collection, Volkswagen Beetle
Primary Classification:	ROAD TRANSPORT
Secondary Classification:	Motor Vehicles
Tertiary Classification:	motor cars
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"
Model Name/Number:	VW 1200
Manufacturer:	Volkswagen (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Clayton, Victoria, Australia, circa 1965
Sectioned By:	Vivian Expositions Co. Pty Ltd, Clifton Hill, Victoria, Australia, circa 1966