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What year is this beetle?

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dubai 路

195028049 Chasiss
95028049 ID Plate on body


I am guessing its a a 1960's? As it has a reserve tank lever no fuel gauge checked the books but still not sure let me knwo what you think.

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Joel 路

Its a 65 model and one of the aussie made pov-pak standards

If its original it will also have the smooth coles cafeteria upholstry, no hood chrome strip and the center section only headliner

Phil74Camper 路

As Joel says, the first three numbers of the chassis number tell the tale.

1 = Type 1 (Beetle). 9 = Australian manufactured. US websites and books don't recognise this as they don't know about the Australian VW factory. 5 = 1965 model.

Have a look at the back of the speedo for a date stamp. The wheel centres all have date stamps too (look between the wheel bolts) but they may not be original. But the spare might!

dubai 路

Guys thanks for your replies on this.馃