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1968 · Beetle

1968 Beetle

We hold 4 records for the 1968 Beetle: 2 body styles, specifications. No story has been published for this year.

Image: George · Recorded license: CC-BY · Representative image; manifest year 1968. Exact configuration remains unverified.

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We hold 4 records for the 1968 Beetle: 2 body styles, specifications. No story has been published for this year.

1968 body styles

1968 Standard Convertible
Identity under review
1968 Standard Sedan
Reference only
Engine:
1500cc
Power:
Not recorded
Body style:
2-door sedan

Factory colours recorded for 1968

Paint codes whose recorded availability covers 1968, from the VWX colour reference. They are not tied to any record on this page; year applicability remains under review.

Sage GreenL60B1968
Regatta BlueL50F1968-1969
Zenith BlueL6391967-1968
Yukon YellowL19K1968-1970
Cloud WhiteL5811968-1970
Savanna BeigeL6201968-1970
VW BlueL6331966-1968
Lotus WhiteL2821967-1970
Royal RedL30A1968-1972
Delta GreenL6101968-1972
Granada RedL6501966-1970
Bahama BlueL5191965-1970

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