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1955 Beetle

1955 · Beetle

1955 Beetle

We hold 2 records for the 1955 Beetle: 2 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

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We hold 2 records for the 1955 Beetle: 2 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

1955 body styles

  • 1955 Standard Convertible

    Reference only

    Engine:
    1192cc
    Power:
    Not recorded
    Body style:
    2-door convertible
    • BronzeL37
    • BlackL41
    • Fjord BlueL213
    • Congo GreenL219
    • Jupiter GreyL225
    • Strato SilverL227

  • 1955 Standard Sedan

    Reference only

    Engine:
    1192cc
    Power:
    30 HP
    Body style:
    2-door sedan

Factory colours recorded for 1955

Paint codes whose recorded availability covers 1955, from the VWX colour reference. They are not tied to any record on this page; year applicability remains under review.

  • Jungle GreenL3151955-1956
  • Nile BeigeL3701955-1956
  • Iceland GreenL2131954-1955
  • Congo GreenL2191954-1955
  • Strato SilverL2271954-1955
  • Light BeigeL2751954-1955
  • UltramaroonL2761954-1955
  • Ocean BlueL3221954-1955
  • Reed GreenL3131955-1957
  • Polar SilverL3241955-1957
  • Iris BlueL2321954-1956
  • DolomiteL2791954-1956
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