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

1963 Type 3

1963 · Type 3

1963 Type 3

We hold 3 records for the 1963 Type 3: 3 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

Image: RL GNZLZ from Chile · Recorded license: CC-BY · Representative image; manifest year 1963. Exact configuration remains unverified.

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1964 VW Notchback

We hold 3 records for the 1963 Type 3: 3 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

1963 body styles

  • 1963 Fastback

    Reference only

    Engine:
    1200cc
    Power:
    Not recorded
    Body style:
    2-door fastback
    • BlackL41

  • 1963 Notchback

    Reference only

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

  • 1963 Squareback

    Reference only

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

Factory colours recorded for 1963

Paint codes whose recorded availability covers 1963, from the VWX colour reference. They are not tied to any record on this page; year applicability remains under review.

  • Mouse GreyL3251963
  • MossL5141963
  • EmeraldL5321963
  • Birch GreenL5111962-1963
  • TurquoiseL3801961-1963
  • Gulf BlueL3901961-1963
  • Beige GreyL4721961-1963
  • Pacific BlueL3961962-1966
  • Ruby RedL4561961-1965
  • Mango GreenL3461958-1963
  • Jade GreenL3491958-1963
  • AlabasterL4731958-1963
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