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1974 Bus

1974 · Bus

1974 Bus

We hold 5 records for the 1974 Bus: 3 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

Image: nakhon100 · Recorded license: CC-BY · Representative image; manifest year 1974. Exact configuration remains unverified.

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We hold 5 records for the 1974 Bus: 3 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

1974 body styles

  • 1974 T2 Microbus

    Identity under review

  • 1974 T2 Single Cab

    Identity under review

  • 1974 T2 Westfalia

    Reference only

    Engine:
    1795cc
    Power:
    68 HP
    Body style:
    Camper with pop-top
    • PistachioL13H
    • Sunset OrangeL20A
    • Pumpkin OrangeL20B
    • Brilliant OrangeL30B
    • Medium BlueL50K
    • Maroon RedL53H

Factory colours recorded for 1974

Paint codes whose recorded availability covers 1974, from the VWX colour reference. They are not tied to any record on this page; year applicability remains under review.

  • Sunbug YellowL10D1974
  • Olympic BlueL51P1974
  • Delft BlueL55Z1974
  • Tropical GreenL60A1974
  • Avocado GreenL60F1974
  • Bali YellowL62H1974
  • Rally YellowL10A1974-1975
  • Senegal RedL31A1974-1975
  • Cliff GreenL61A1974-1975
  • Lofoten GreenL61H1974-1975
  • Palma Green MetallicL95K1974-1975
  • Ceylon BeigeL13H1973-1974
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