could someone please tell me which engine would allow me to make a 1971 1500cc beetle auto.

I have a disability and cannot change the gears

If you want to put a Full auto out of a Type 3 into a Beetle then you will have to do a fair bit of modifying

there was a semi auot Beetle that you need to use the gear selector to change gear but it dosent have a clutch 68 to 72

I have seen a few VW trikes with an automatic EA81 or EA82 subaru engine. Modifying the body work isn't a problem. We will be using a completely new fibreglass shell to allow the added height needed for the wheelchair

get the gearbox out of a automatic Type 3 for your trike

My Trike has a type three auto fitted c/w subaru 2 ltr quad cam

I also have two auto type three gear boxes here for sale

Thanks everyone.

Could you please tell me if the type 3 is a reasonably simple swap or do the mounts need changing? While we are at it is it worth changing to IRS?

I forgot to ask, how common are the type 3 autos and how much do you think they should cost

as per above its LOTS of work

quite simply, it's not a bolt in setup.

A semi auto would bolt straight in but it does require specific engine mods to work and a different shifter as well.Doing a complete auto insert would require removal of the frame horns and fabrication of a mount to support the box and engine but it is doable...just $$$$ and time and fab skills.

Thanks everyone, have been looking everywhere for a type 3 auto gearbox. They are almost impossible to find.

How much more modification is needed to use the Subaru gearbox instead?

I have one in Sydney where are u located ???

South Australia

how reliable are they? Since it sounds like you need to modify the rear end a reasonable amount would it be worth doing a little more and using a Japanese transmission/engine combined