Unfortunately, there are not many people who are interested in restoring and preserving the Type 4. And those that are might even be looked at in weird ways among fellow VW enthusiasts. ;) Here are some reasons why:

• The design is funky even by today's standards
• Parts are very hard to come by if you don't already have a source
• The technology, like fuel injection, gas-electric heaters etc. is harder to restore and requires more technical background
• It is very hard to find restoreable Type 4s since few were ever bought and most were simply run into the ground
• Sadly enough, many people do not consider the Type 4 a classic car in any way, they see it more as a stranger in the VW family

All of the above makes Type 4 enthusiasts a rare breed, indeed. Just like the automobiles of their desire. The author of these pages is not aware of any dedicated Type 4-clubs in the United States, but with enough interest something might develop. There are a few valiant fighters out there. There is a tiny core of Type 4-enthusiasts looking for more people to share parts, literature, stories and technical advice with. Drop the author a note if interested.