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

1970 Bus

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1970 Bus

We hold 5 records for the 1970 Bus: 3 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

Image: Crisco 1492 · Recorded license: CC-BY · Representative image; manifest year 1970. Exact configuration remains unverified.

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We hold 5 records for the 1970 Bus: 3 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

1970 body styles

  • 1970 T2 Microbus

    Identity under review

  • 1970 T2 Single Cab

    Reference only

    Engine:
    1584cc
    Power:
    Not recorded
    Body style:
    Single Cab Pickup
    • BlackL41
    • Savanna BeigeL620

  • 1970 T2 Westfalia

    Reference only

    Engine:
    1584cc
    Power:
    Not recorded
    Body style:
    Camper with pop-top
    • BlackL41
    • Savanna BeigeL620

Factory colours recorded for 1970

Paint codes whose recorded availability covers 1970, from the VWX colour reference. They are not tied to any record on this page; year applicability remains under review.

  • Deep Sea GreenL66D1970
  • Cobalt BlueL6301969-1970
  • ChinchillaL70F1969-1970
  • Elm GreenL60D1970-1972
  • Pastel WhiteL90D1970-1972
  • Yukon YellowL19K1968-1970
  • Cloud WhiteL5811968-1970
  • Savanna BeigeL6201968-1970
  • Ravenna GreenL65K1970-1973
  • ClementineL20D1969-1972
  • Diamond BlueL50B1969-1972
  • Irish GreenL60E1969-1972
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