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1961 Type 3

1961 · Type 3

1961 Type 3

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

Image: Alexander Migl · Recorded license: CC-BY · Representative image; manifest year 1961. Exact configuration remains unverified.

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1964 VW Notchback

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

1961 body styles

  • 1961 Notchback

    Reference only

    Engine:
    1493cc
    Power:
    Not recorded
    Body style:
    2-door sedan
    • BlackL41
    • Gulf BlueL390

  • 1961 Squareback

    Reference only

    Engine:
    1493cc
    Power:
    Not recorded
    Body style:
    Station wagon
    • BlackL41
    • Gulf BlueL390

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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