Every aircooled VW M-code, decoded

Chrome bumpers, hub caps, tail pipes, front flashing indicators, hood and door handles; additionally with moldings and passenger sun visor up to Chassis No. 117 999 000

U.S. Equipment

Column mounted ignition and speedometer pod without ignition key Forums thread

Spare tire and tube (no wheel) Seen on Swedish '51

Saxomat 36 bhp engine from Engine No. 5 000 001 up to 9 800 000 from Engine No. D 0 000 001 up to D 0 095 049

Front axle support and reinforced rear torsion bars from Chassis No. 110 2141 186 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 110 2141 186 from Chassis No. 111 2000 001

Unknown Seen on Swedish '51, Swedish '53, Irish '53 and RHD London-delivered Beetles

Unknown Seen on LHD 1959 Bernina Blue Ghia, Destination: England - converted to RHD on arrival Seen on 1959 L356 Colorado Convertible Ghia shipped to South Africa

Yellow taillights up to Chassis No. 146 1021 300 Automatic transmission from Chassis No. 148 071 440

Unknown Seen on '50 Deluxe, '54 Cabriolet, Portugal '51 11C, and '52/'53/'54 Sedans

Sealed-beam headlights, flashing indicators with side marker lights, red taillights, emergency lights, dual circuit brake warning light, reverse lights, without headlight flasher, parking lights, and steering lock from Chassis No. 148 000 001 up to 149 1200 000 (from Chassis No. 149 1200 001 without emergency light) Sealed-beam headlights, flashing indicators with side marker lights, red taillights, buzzer for ignition-starter switch, side marker reflectors, reverse lights in taillights, dual...

Exhaust Emissions Indicator from Chassis No. 115 2000 001 up to 115 2600 000 from Chassis No. 115 2000 001 up to 117 2200 000 from Chassis No. 135 2000 001 up to 135 2600 000 from Chassis No. 155 2000 001 from Chassis No. 175 3128 043

Inscription "Volkswagen" instead of VW 1300, VW 1500 up to Chassis No. 140 3100 000

With mounting points for lap safety belts up to Chassis No. 146 1021 300

Larger reflector in indicator/brake light

Without headlight flasher from Chassis No. 148 000 001 up to 149 1200 000

Speedometer in miles

Both doors lockable from outside from Chassis No. 5 888 185 up to 6 502 399 from Chassis No. 115 000 001 up to 117 999 000

Sealed-beam headlight (angled) With emergency light system up to Chassis No. 116 1021 300

Comprising: M 227: sealed-beam headlights, flashing indicators with side marking lights, red taillights, padded instrument panel and additionally padded armrests, dual circuit brake warning light, back-up lamps in taillights, but without headlamp flasher, parking lamps and steering lock from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 119 1200 000 Comprising: M 227: sealed-beam headlights, flashing indicators with side marking lights, red taillights, buzzer for ignition starter switch, side marker reflecto...

With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor from Chassis No. 140 2000 001 up to 142 3200 000

With lap belt reel fixture from Chassis No. 147 000 001 up to 147 999 000

With headlight flasher and simultaneous license plate illumination

Brake/indicator light up to Chassis No. 4 010 994

Parking light warning light, side-mounted flashing indicators, flashing indicators, front (white-yellow) and with additional rear reflectors up to Chassis No. 142 3200 000 from Chassis No. 143 2000 001

Flasher light in front Yellow/white and additional side reflector

Without emergency light system

Without front passenger seat Seen on '69 Beetle

Without rear bench and backrest

Speedometer with fuel gauge from Chassis No. 112 2000 001

Complies with Belgian market regulations

Whitewall tires for re-export to foreign customer, duty-free

Side-mounted flashing indicators

With reverse light from Chassis No. 147 000 001 up to 149 1200 000

Police interior, dark green panels and perforated vinyl seats

Unknown Seen on Irish '53

Dual circuit brake warning light from Chassis No. 148 000 001

Preperation for installation of 2nd generator

37 bhp engine and equalizer spring from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 40 bhp engine and equalizer spring from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 111 2000 001 44 bhp engine and equalizer spring from Chassis No. 111 2000 001

Cloth upholstery instead of leatherette from Chassis No. 119 000 001

Lockable glove compartment lid from Chassis No. 149 000 001

Steering lock with ignition starter switch from Chassis No. 147 000 001 up to 149 1200 000

Overriders front and rear from Chassis No. 142 2000 001

Gearshift lock with ignition starter switch up to Chassis No. 146 1021 300

Eberspacher heater

Unknown Seen on 1967 Beetle built in Belgium for the Britain market

Water container with smaller air chamber and additional air hose; from Chassis No. 149 000 001 up to 140 3100 000 additional rear view mirror: outer, right, convex

Unknown Seen on '52 Sedan

77 Ah battery, 6 volt Seen on '57 Ghia

Unknown Seen on '52/'53 Sedan

Unknown Seen on Irish '53

Mud flaps rear

Upholstery, Stone Beige/Fur Grey

Disc brakes instead of drum brakes from Chassis No. 119 000 001

Mounting parts for first aid kit from Chassis No. 141 2000 001

Unknown Seen on '54 Sedan

VW 1200 (without equalizer spring) from Chassis No. 117 483 306 up to 117 999 000

37 bhp engine Single circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 Dual circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 40 bhp engine Single circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 Dual circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 111 2000 001 44 bhp engine Dual circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 111 2000 001

34 bhp engine Single circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 Dual circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 118 000 001

Laminated windshield

Hinged quarter windows

Handle for rear hood, lockable

VW-Radio Wolfsburg

Blaupunkt Radio - Hamburg

AM/FM Radio Blaupunkt

VW-Radio Ingolstadt

Rear window glass (heatable) from Chassis No. 145 000 001 from Chassis No. 149 862 321

Shock absorbers (heavy duty)

Upholstery Leatherette - True Red

Harder rubber-metal bearings

Bumper guards up to Chassis No. 141 3200 000

Custom Model (Details unknown) Seen on LHD 1959 Bernina Blue Ghia, Destination: England - converted to RHD on arrival

Unknown Seen on 1969 Beetle

Partially synchronized transmission, hydraulic brakes: additionally with moldings up to Chassis No. 4 630 937 Fully synchronized transmission, additionally with moldings but without exterior mirror from Chassis No. 4 630 938 up to 116 1021 300 with M 129: additionally with moldings, luggage compartment lining in PVC, but without exterior mirror from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 with M 20, M 23, M 60, M 88, M 89, M 227, M 617; Custom Model 113, footwell and luggage compartment lin...

Unknown Seen on '54 Sedan

Motor - Fresh air from Chassis No. 111 2000 001

Specially surpressed parts

Yellow headlights and safety rear view mirror

White wall tires

34 bhp engine from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000

Upholstery, I ce Blue

Upholstery, leatherette Beige

Dual circuit brakes and drum brakes from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 from Chassis No. 118 000 001 from Chassis No. 111 2000 001

With sealed-beam headlights, red taillights, emergency light, but without headlight flasher up to Chassis No. 147 999 000 With sealed-beam headlights, red taillights, but without headlight flasher from Chassis No. 148 000 001 up to 149 1200 000 Sealed-beam headlights, front flashing indicators with side marker lights, reverse lights in brake/indicator lights, red taillights from Chassis No. 140 2000 001 up to 141 3200 000 Sealed-beam headlights, front flashing indicators with side marker ligh...

Sealed Beam Headlamps and Red Rear Lamp Lenses

Painted instead of chrome parts from Chassis No. 118 000 001 from Chassis No. 111 2000 001

Oil bath air cleaner set with additional cyclone filter up to Chassis No. 115 999 000 Filter system with two oil bath air cleaners from Chassis No. 116 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 111 2000 001

Air correction jet 170

44 bhp engine - 53 SAE with exhaust control system, with activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor from Chassis No. 148 000 001 up to 149 1200 000 47 bhp engine - 57 SAE with exhaust control system, with activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor from Chassis No. 140 2000 001 up to 140 3100 000 48 bhp engine - 58 SAE with exhaust control system, with activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor from Chassis No. 142 2000 001 50 bhp engine - 60 SAE with exhaust control...

Upholstery - Cloth

Rubber molding - Bumper

88 amp hour battery up to Chassis No. 117 999 000

Larger mirrors, outside

Bias-ply tires, 6.00-15

Steel-belted radial tires, 155 SR 15

Three point safety belt, front from Chassis No. 142 2360 245

Three point safety belt, front seat from Chassis No. 148 000 001 up to 142 432 005 from Chassis No. 142 432 006

Headlights for left-hand traffic

Additional mirror, outside convex

Rear view mirror, inner, anti-dazzle

Higher front seat backrest (headrest) from Chassis No. 148 000 001

Padded strip - instrument panel from Chassis No. 149 000 001

Additional outer rear view mirror; right, plane from Chassis No. 148 000 001

US Equipment

US Equipment MPH-speedometer, Sealed-Beam Headlamps, Hazard Warning System Without Flasher, Laminated Windscreen, Ram Protection, Reversing Light, 6 Volt-system (standard), 6 Volt-system (US-equipment)

Unknown Seen on 1968 Coupe

Unknown Seen on 12/57 Coupe

Additional outer rear view mirror; right, convex from Chassis No. 149 000 001

Upholstery material Turquoise with leatherette Ice Blue (exterior L398 Pacific)

Upholstery leatherette Silver Beige

Upholstery leatherette Ice Blue

Upholstery leatherette combination black/green

Upholstery leatherette Stone Beige

Black Top

Slate Grey Top

Sand Beige Top

Sahara Beige Top

Black Top

Unknown - Upholstery? Seen on '59 Convertible

Upholstery leatherette Red

Upholstery leatherette Light Beige

Upholstery leatherette Blue

Unknown upholstery Seen on May, 1958 Coupe

Special equipment package: from Chassis No. 148 000 001 up to 148 999 000 comprising: M47: reverse light M102: heatable rear window (only 143, 144), emergency light system, dual circuit brake warning light, padded strip for instrument panel (LHD only: 141, 143)

Special equipment package: from Chassis No. 148 000 001 up to 148 999 000 comprising: emergency light system, dual circuit brake warning light, padded strip for instrument panel (LHD only: 141, 143)

12 volt system up to Chassis No. 147 999 000

Reverse light in brake/indicator light from Chassis No. 140 2000 001 up to 141 3100 000

Water container with decreased air capacity and additional air hose from Chassis No. 148 000 001 up to 140 3100 000

Interval relay - windshield wiper from Chassis No. 142 2000 001

Dual circuit Disc Brakes

Laminated Glass Windshield

Exterior Rear-View Mirror

Bumper Overrider Bars (only available on or after January 3, 1958 production)

Tonneau Cover

Unknown Seen on '58 Coupe

Custom rims - 4 1/2 J x 15 (5)

Unknown Seen on '59 Coupe