1951 Beetle
Type 1 · Sedan & Cabriolet · Type 1
12
Production Months
0
Paint Colors
0
Engine Codes
227
M-Codes
Production Timeline
| Month | Chassis Start |
|---|---|
| January | 1-0228 324 |
| February | 1-0235 856 |
| March | 1-0242 698 |
| April | 1-0248 875 |
| May | 1-0255 651 |
| June | 1-0263 981 |
| July | 1-0272 486 |
| August | 1-0281 220 |
| September | 1-0289 399 |
| October | 1-0298 569 |
| November | 1-0307 652 |
| December | 1-0313 829 |
Factory Option Codes (227)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| M1 | Chrome bumpers, hub caps, tail pipes, front flashing indicators, hood and door handles; additionally with moldings and p… |
| M1 | Torsion bar front axle and swing type rear axle instead of suspension struts and double joint rear axle from Chassis No.… |
| M2 | US Equipment |
| M2 | Sealed beam headlights |
| M3 | Column mounted ignition and speedometer pod without ignition key Forums thread |
| M4 | Spare tire and tube (no wheel) Seen on Swedish '51 |
| M4 | 4-speed manual transmission with double-joint axle from Chassis No. 119 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 119 … |
| M5 | Saxomat; 34 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 from Engi… |
| M6 | Front axle support and reinforced rear torsion bars from Chassis No. 110 2141 186 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 11… |
| M7 | Unknown Seen on Swedish '51, Swedish '53, Irish '53 and RHD London-delivered Beetles |
| M8 | Without battery Seen on '54 Cabriolet Seen on '59 Cabriolet |
| M9 | Unknown - Yellow taillights? Seen on '50 Deluxe, '52 Sedan, '53 Sedan, Portugal '51 11C, and Ireland '53 |
| M9 | Automatic transmission; 37 bhp engine from Engine No. E 0 015 982 up to E 0 020 100 from Engine No. E 0 020 101 up to E … |
| M10 | Unknown Seen on '50 Deluxe, '54 Cabriolet, Portugal '51 11C, and '52/'53/'54 Sedans |
| M12 | Exhaust Emissions Indicator from Chassis No. 115 2000 001 up to 115 2600 000 from Chassis No. 115 2000 001 up to 117 220… |
| M14 | "Volkswagen" instead of VW 1300 and VW 1500 from Chassis No. 116 000 001 |
| M17 | Lap safety belt mounting points up to Chassis No. 116 1021 300 |
| M18 | Larger reflectors in the brake/indicator light |
| M19 | Without headlamp flasher from Chassis No. 116 000 001 up to 118 1016 100 from Chassis No. 119 000 001 up to 119 1200 000 |
| M20 | Speedometer in miles |
| M21 | 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 0… |
| M22 | Sealed-beam headlight (angled) With emergency light system up to Chassis No. 116 1021 300 |
| M23 | Comprising: M 227: sealed-beam headlights, flashing indicators with side marking lights, red taillights, padded instrume… |
| M26 | Activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor from Chassis No 110 2000 001 |
| M27 | Lap belt retracting fixture from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 |
| M27 | Compliance with US (west coast) exhaust emission standards from Chassis No. 112 2000 001 |
| M30 | Headlamp flasher with simultaneous license plate illumination |
| M32 | Brake/indicator light up to Chassis No. 4 010 994 |
| M32 | Lockable fuel tank cap |
| M34 | Parking lamp warning light side-mounted flashing indicators and rear reflectors from Chassis No. 116 000 001 up to 116 1… |
| M35 | Unknown Seen on Portugal '51 11C |
| M37 | Without emergency light system |
| M38 | Without front passenger seat Seen on '69 Beetle |
| M39 | Without rear bench and backrest |
| M40 | Speedometer with fuel gauge from Chassis No. 112 2000 001 |
| M42 | Complies with Belgian market regulations |
| M42 | Tires for re-export to foreign customer, duty-free |
| M44 | Whitewall tires for re-export to foreign customer, duty-free |
| M46 | Side mounted flashing indicators up to Chassis No. 116 463 102 and from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M47 | Back-up light from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M48 | Police interior, dark green panels and perforated vinyl seats |
| M49 | Unknown Seen on Irish '53 |
| M50 | Dual circuit brake warning light from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 from Chassis No. 111 2000 001 |
| M50 | Short distance interference for wiper motor |
| M52 | 37 bhp engine and equalizer spring from Chassis No. 118 000 001 up to 110 3100 000 40 bhp engine and equalizer spring fr… |
| M53 | Cloth upholstery instead of leatherette from Chassis No. 119 000 001 |
| M54 | Lockable glove compartment lid from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M55 | Steering lock with ignition starter switch from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 119 1200 000 M 055 (117 000 001 - 119 1 20… |
| M55 | Thermostat controlled flap in lid in the back From 114 2 000 001 to 134 2 000 001 |
| M58 | Bumper guards with rubber facings |
| M58 | Overriders front and rear from Chassis No. 110 2000 001 |
| M59 | Gearshift lock up to Chassis No. 146 1021 300 Thermostat-controlled carburetor pre-heating 37 bhp engine from Engine No.… |
| M60 | Eberspacher heater |
| M61 | Unknown Seen on 1967 Beetle built in Belgium for the Britain market |
| M62 | Water container with decreased air capacity and additional air hose; additional rear view mirror, outer, right, convex |
| M63 | Unknown Seen on '52 Sedan |
| M67 | 77 amp hour battery, 6 V up to Chassis No. 117 999 000 from Chassis No. 118 000 001 |
| M68 | Unknown Seen on '52/'53 Sedan |
| M73 | Unknown Seen on Irish '53 |
| M74 | Mud flaps rear |
| M79 | Upholstery, Stone Beige/Fur Grey |
| M79 | Seats upholstered in perforated vinyl |
| M79 | Upholstery, Grey/Blue |
| M80 | Disc brakes instead of drum brakes from Chassis No. 119 000 001 |
| M82 | Front indicators with lateral light diffusion from Chassis No. 116 463 103 up to 117 999 000 |
| M82 | Mounting parts for first aid kit from Chassis No. 111 2000 001 |
| M83 | Unknown Seen on '54 Sedan |
| M83 | Warning triangle |
| M86 | VW 1200 (without equalizer spring) from Chassis No. 117 483 306 up to 117 999 000 |
| M87 | 37 bhp engine Single circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 Dual circuit drum brakes: from … |
| M88 | 34 bhp engine Single circuit drum brakes: from Chassis No. 117 000 001 up to 117 999 000 Dual circuit drum brakes: from … |
| M89 | Laminated windshield glass |
| M93 | Hinged quarter windows |
| M94 | Handle for rear hood, lockable |
| M95 | VW-Radio Wolfsburg |
| M96 | Blaupunkt Radio Hamburg |
| M96 | Blaupunkt Radio Frankfurt |
| M97 | AM/FM Radio Blaupunkt |
| M97 | VW Radio Emden |
| M98 | VW-Radio Ingolstadt |