1958 Beetle
Type 1 · Sedan & Cabriolet · Type 1
12
Production Months
13
Paint Colors
3
Engine Codes
227
M-Codes
Production Timeline
| Month | Chassis Start |
|---|---|
| January | 1815 645 |
| February | 1852 703 |
| March | 1891 481 |
| April | 1926 948 |
| May | 1962 835 |
| June | 2001 110 |
| July | 2020 302 |
| August | 2060 332 |
| September | 2102 988 |
| October | 2149 028 |
| November | 2186 987 |
| December | 2226 206 |
Factory Colors (13)
AgaveL240
Sedan
AlabasterL473
Cabriolet
Atlas blueL338
Cabriolet
BambooL241
Cabriolet
BlackL41
Sedan · Cabriolet
CapriL335
Sedan
Coral redL351
Sedan
Diamond greyL243
Sedan
Glacier blueL334
Sedan
Inca redL258
Cabriolet
Jupiter greyL225
Standard
Light bronzeL245
Sedan
Shetland greyL329
Cabriolet
Engine Options (3)
| Code | Displacement |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1200cc |
| 3 | 1200cc |
| 4 | 1200cc |
Upholstery (28)
Sedan
K181Blue
leatheretteK181Blue
leatheretteK181Blue
leatheretteP132Blue grey
clothP132Blue grey
clothP132Blue grey
clothP134Brown grey
clothP134Brown grey
clothP133Green-grey
clothP133Green-grey
clothK182Grey-green
leatheretteK182Grey-green
leatheretteK183Red brown
leatheretteK183Red brown
leatheretteCabriolet
P132Blue grey
clothP132Blue-grey
clothK303Blue-grey
leatheretteP132Blue-grey
clothP134Brown-grey
clothP134Brown-grey
clothK312Green
leatheretteP133Green-grey
clothK310Light beige
leatheretteK311Light brown
leatheretteK306Red
leatheretteK306Red
leatheretteStandard
K184Jupiter grey
leatheretteP135Medium grey
clothTrim & Interior (160)
armrest
Ks28Blue
SedanKs28Blue
SedanKs28Blue
SedanKs28Blue
CabrioletKs35Brown-beige
CabrioletKs37Green
CabrioletKs37Green
CabrioletKs29Grey green
SedanKs29Grey-green
SedanKs34Red
CabrioletKs34Red
CabrioletKs30Red brown
SedanKs30Red brown
Sedanassist strap
Ks26Light beige
SedanKs26Light beige
SedanKs26Light beige
SedanKs26Light beige
SedanKs27Light grey
SedanKs27Light grey
SedanKs27Light grey
SedanFront Carpet
T109Anthacite
CabrioletT109Anthracite
CabrioletT109Anthracite
CabrioletT109Anthracite
CabrioletT109Anthracite
CabrioletT109Anthracite
CabrioletT109Anthracite
SedanT109Anthracite
SedanT109Anthracite
SedanT109Anthracite
SedanT109Anthracite
SedanT109Anthracite
SedanT109Anthracite
SedanT109Anthracite
StandardRear Carpet
T110Silver grey
CabrioletT110Silver grey
CabrioletT110Silver grey
CabrioletT110Silver grey
CabrioletT110Silver grey
CabrioletT110Silver grey
CabrioletT110Silver grey
SedanT110Silver grey
SedanT110Silver grey
SedanT110Silver grey
SedanT110Silver grey
SedanT110Silver grey
SedanT110Silver grey
SedanT110Silver grey
Standardconvertible headliner
H109Grey
StandardH123Light beige
SedanH123Light beige
SedanH123Light beige
SedanH123Light beige
SedanH124Light grey
SedanH124Light grey
SedanH124Light grey
SedanDoor Panel
KsK1/8 Blue-grey/Red
CabrioletKsK 1/4 Blue grey/Blue
SedanKsK1/4 Blue grey/Blue
SedanKsK1Blue grey
SedanKsK1Blue-grey
CabrioletKsK1Blue-grey
CabrioletKsK3Brown grey
SedanKsK3Brown grey
SedanKsK2Green-gray
SedanKsK2Green-grey
SedanKsK2Green-grey
CabrioletKsK2Green-grey
CabrioletKsK13Light beige
Cabrioletdoor panel alternate
KsK4Blue
SedanKsK4Blue
CabrioletKsK14Brown beige
CabrioletKsK15Green
CabrioletKsK5Grey-green
SedanKsK5Grey-green
SedanKsK16Light brown
CabrioletKsK8Red
CabrioletKsK6Red brown
SedanKsK6Red brown
Sedandoor pillar
K185B Light beige
SedanK185B Light beige
SedanK185B Light beige
SedanK185B Light beige
SedanK186B Light grey
SedanK186B Light grey
SedanK186B Light grey
Sedanfloor mat
Grey
SedanGrey
CabrioletGrey
CabrioletGrey
CabrioletGrey
CabrioletGrey
CabrioletGrey
CabrioletGrey
SedanGrey
SedanGrey
SedanGrey
SedanGrey
SedanGrey
SedanHeadliner
U111Grey
StandardU125Light beige
CabrioletU125Light beige
CabrioletU125Light beige
CabrioletU125Light beige
SedanU125Light beige
SedanU125Light beige
SedanU125Light beige
SedanU126Light grey
CabrioletU126Light grey
CabrioletU126Light grey
CabrioletU126Light grey
SedanU126Light grey
SedanU126Light grey
Sedanrim outer
L41Black
SedanL336Deep blue
SedanL30Grey blue
SedanL30Grey-blue
StandardL244Moss green
SedanLKL247Pine green
Sedanrunning board mat
Black
CabrioletBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
StandardBlack
SedanBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletBlack
CabrioletSunroof Seal
V1/V2 Black/Grey
CabrioletV1Black
CabrioletV1Black
SedanV49Blue
SedanV50Blue-green
SedanV51Diamond grey
SedanV52Grey blue
SedanV15Jupiter grey
StandardV31Light grey
CabrioletV53Olive
SedanV17Sahara beige
CabrioletV16Texas brown
CabrioletV16Texas brown
Cabrioletwheel disc
L81Parchment white
SedanL81Parchment white
CabrioletL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
CabrioletL87Pearl white
CabrioletL87Pearl white
CabrioletL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
CabrioletL277Silver beige
SedanL82Silver white
CabrioletL82Silver white
SedanL82Silver white
StandardL82silver white
SedanFactory 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 |