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1963 · Beetle

1963 Beetle

We hold 3 records for the 1963 Beetle: 2 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

Image: Biswarup Ganguly · Recorded license: CC-BY · Representative image; manifest year 1963. Exact configuration remains unverified.

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We hold 3 records for the 1963 Beetle: 2 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

1963 body styles

1963 Standard Convertible
Identity under review
1963 Standard Sedan
Reference only
Engine:
1192cc
Power:
40 HP
Body style:
2-door sedan
- BlackL41
- Pearl WhiteL87
- Peacock BlueL325
- TurquoiseL380
- Gulf BlueL390
- Ruby RedL456

Factory colours recorded for 1963

Paint codes whose recorded availability covers 1963, from the VWX colour reference. They are not tied to any record on this page; year applicability remains under review.

Mouse GreyL3251963
MossL5141963
EmeraldL5321963
Birch GreenL5111962-1963
TurquoiseL3801961-1963
Gulf BlueL3901961-1963
Beige GreyL4721961-1963
Pacific BlueL3961962-1966
Ruby RedL4561961-1965
Mango GreenL3461958-1963
Jade GreenL3491958-1963
AlabasterL4731958-1963

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