Reference review: source-recorded details; historical accuracy has not been comprehensively verified.
1978 · Bus
1978 Bus
We hold 3 records for the 1978 Bus: 3 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.
Image: Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand · Recorded license: CC-BY · Representative image; manifest year 1979. Exact configuration remains unverified.
Real Stories
We hold 3 records for the 1978 Bus: 3 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.
1978 body styles
1978 T2 Microbus
Reference only
- Engine:
- 2000cc
- Power:
- 70 HP
- Body style:
- Microbus (9-passenger)
- Light GreenL13A
- PistachioL13H
- Sunset OrangeL20A
- Pumpkin OrangeL20B
- Burgundy RedL31A
- Medium BlueL50K
1978 T2 Single Cab
Reference only
- Engine:
- 2000cc
- Power:
- 70 HP
- Body style:
- Single Cab Pickup
- Light GreenL13A
- PistachioL13H
- Sunset OrangeL20A
- Pumpkin OrangeL20B
- Burgundy RedL31A
- Medium BlueL50K
1978 T2 Westfalia
Reference only
- Engine:
- 2000cc
- Power:
- Not recorded
- Body style:
- Camper Van
- Light GreenL13A
- PistachioL13H
- Sunset OrangeL20A
- Pumpkin OrangeL20B
- Burgundy RedL31A
- Medium BlueL50K
Factory colours recorded for 1978
Paint codes whose recorded availability covers 1978, from the VWX colour reference. They are not tied to any record on this page; year applicability remains under review.
- Sage GreenL63D1978
- Champagne YellowL10E1977-1978
- Signal RedL31D1977-1978
- Phoenix RedL32K1977-1978
- Miami BlueL51C1977-1978
- Barrier BlueL52K1977-1978
- Pine GreenL63C1977-1978
- Dove BlueL87C1977-1978
- Neptune BlueL96C1977-1978
- Marathon Blue MetallicL96M1977-1978
- Inari Silver MetallicL94A1978-1980
- Brazil Brown MetallicL96F1978-1980
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