Reference review: source-recorded details; historical accuracy has not been comprehensively verified.

1961 · Bus

1961 Bus

We hold 3 records for the 1961 Bus: 2 body styles, specifications. No story has been published for this year.

Image: Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand · Recorded license: CC-BY · Representative image; manifest year 1961. Exact configuration remains unverified.

Real Stories

We hold 3 records for the 1961 Bus: 2 body styles, specifications. No story has been published for this year.

1961 body styles

1961 T1 Microbus
Identity under review
1961 T1 Single Cab
Reference only
Engine:
Not recorded
Power:
Not recorded
Body style:
Pickup

Factory colours recorded for 1961

Paint codes whose recorded availability covers 1961, from the VWX colour reference. They are not tied to any record on this page; year applicability remains under review.

PeriwinkleL3911961
Dakota BeigeL13A1961-1962
PacificL3981961-1962
TurquoiseL3801961-1963
Gulf BlueL3901961-1963
Beige GreyL4721961-1963
Royal BlueL3931960-1962
Indigo BlueL4361959-1962
Ruby RedL4561961-1965
Mango GreenL3461958-1963
Jade GreenL3491958-1963
AlabasterL4731958-1963

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