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

1976 Bus

1976 · Bus

1976 Bus

We hold 5 records for the 1976 Bus: 3 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

Image: Nxr-at · Recorded license: CC-BY · Representative image; manifest year 1976. Exact configuration remains unverified.

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We hold 5 records for the 1976 Bus: 3 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

1976 body styles

  • 1976 T2 Microbus

    Identity under review

  • 1976 T2 Single Cab

    Reference only

    Engine:
    2000cc
    Power:
    70 HP
    Body style:
    Single Cab Pickup
    • PistachioL13H
    • Sunset OrangeL20A
    • Pumpkin OrangeL20B
    • Burgundy RedL31A
    • Medium BlueL50K
    • PurpleL57H

  • 1976 T2 Westfalia

    Reference only

    Engine:
    2000cc
    Power:
    70 HP
    Body style:
    Camper with pop-top
    • PistachioL13H
    • Sunset OrangeL20A
    • Pumpkin OrangeL20B
    • Burgundy RedL31A
    • Medium BlueL50K
    • PurpleL57H

Factory colours recorded for 1976

Paint codes whose recorded availability covers 1976, from the VWX colour reference. They are not tied to any record on this page; year applicability remains under review.

  • Saturn YellowL13M1976
  • Light BlueL87A1976
  • Forest GreenL63A1976-1977
  • Moss GreenL63B1976-1977
  • Diamond Silver MetallicL97A1976-1977
  • MahoganyL2481975-1976
  • Inca RedL2581975-1976
  • CapriL3351975-1976
  • Alpine WhiteL90E1975-1976
  • Alaska Blue MetallicL96B1975-1976
  • Oceanic BlueL57H1976-1979
  • Atlas WhiteL91Z1974-1977
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