Identification

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General:

• Beetle Year Identification and Chassis Number Table by Robert Kuhn

• VW Part Numbering System by Melissa Kepner and Jim Adney

• Bosch Terminal Designations thanks to Unca Joel Walker

• Export Totals by Country and Yearly US Sales Figures ('50-'67 Type 2) by Thom Fitzpatrick

Engine Codes:

• Engine Letter Codes by Sean Bartnik

• VW Boxer Engine Codes by Brian Verbeek

Model/VIN Information:

• Model and Year Variations thanks to Unca Joel Walker

• Model Explanation ('50-'67 Type 2) by Thom Fitzpatrick

• VIN Decoding and Changes ('49-'79) by Josh Rodgers

• VIN Interpretation by Joel Walker

Options (M-codes):

• M-codes and Options ('68-'79 Type 2) by Vincent Molenaar

Paint Codes:

• Exterior and Interior Color Codes ('70-'79 Type 2) by Vincent Molenaar

• Paint/Upholstery Codes by Bob Hufford

• Paint Codes ('68-'79 Type 2) thanks to Unca Joel Walker

• Volkswagen Paint Chips and Mixing Formulas thanks to the Karmann Ghia Club of North America