1962 Beetle
Type 1 · Sedan & Cabriolet · Type 1
12
Production Months
8
Paint Colors
8
Engine Codes
227
M-Codes
Production Timeline
| Month | Chassis Start |
|---|---|
| January | 4 464 262 |
| February | 4 534 234 |
| March | 4 609 564 |
| April | 4 681 428 |
| May | 4 790 219 |
| June | 4 835 210 |
| July | 4 854 999 |
| August | 4 932 385 |
| September | 5 007 072 |
| October | 5 092 087 |
| November | 5 168 250 |
| December | 5 225 042 |
Factory Colors (8)
AnthraciteL469
Sedan
Beryl greenL478
Sedan
BlackL41
Sedan
Gulf BlueL390
Sedan
PacificL398
Cabriolet
Pearl whiteL87
Sedan
Ruby redL456
Sedan
TurquoiseL380
Sedan
Engine Options (8)
| Code | Displacement |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1200cc |
| 3 | 1200cc |
| 4 | 1200cc |
| 5 | 1200cc |
| 6 | 1200cc |
| 7 | 1200cc |
| 8 | 1200cc |
| 9 | 1200cc |
Upholstery (16)
Cabriolet
P220Derby grey
clothK357Silver beige
leatheretteSedan
P220Derby grey
clothP220Derby grey
clothP220Derby grey
clothP220Derby grey
clothP220Derby grey
clothP220Derby grey
clothP221Derby olive
clothK357Silver beige
leatheretteK357Silver beige
leatheretteK357Silver beige
leatheretteK357Silver beige
leatheretteK357Silver beige
leatheretteK358Soft beige
leatheretteK357True red M104
leatheretteTrim & Interior (148)
armrest
KsK38Silver beige
SedanKsK38Silver beige
SedanKsK38Silver beige
SedanKsK38Silver beige
SedanKsK38Silver beige
CabrioletKsk38Silver beige
SedanKsk38Silver beige
SedanKsK39Soft beige
Sedanassist strap
Ks67Silver beige
SedanKs67Silver beige
CabrioletKs67Silver beige
SedanKs67Silver beige
SedanKs67Silver beige
SedanKs67Silver beige
SedanKs67Silver beige
SedanKs67Silver beige
SedanFront Carpet
T125Graphite
SedanT125Graphite
CabrioletT125Graphite
SedanT125Graphite
SedanT125Graphite
SedanT125Graphite
SedanT125Graphite
SedanT120Olive
Sedanconvertible headliner
V1/V100 U135 Silver biege
SedanV1/V100 U135, Silver beige
SedanV1H126 Silver beige to 7/62
SedanV81U135 Silver beige
SedanV41U135 Silver beige
SedanV1U135 Silver biege
SedanV100U135, Silver beige
SedanV1U135, Silver beige
CabrioletConvertible Top
V1/V100 Black/Silver grey
SedanV1/V100 Black/Silver grey
SedanV41Black
SedanV1Black
SedanV1Black
SedanV1Black
CabrioletV81Olive
SedanV100Silver grey
Sedanconvertible top alternate
V1Black
SedanV1Black
SedanV101Blue green
CabrioletV101Blue green
SedanV79Mouse grey
SedanV79Mouse grey
SedanDoor Panel
KsK39/35 Soft beige/Nepal green
SedanKsK38/48 Silver beige/Derby grey
CabrioletKsK38/48 Silver beige/Derby grey
SedanKsK38/48 Silver beige/Derby grey
SedanKsK38/48 Silver beige/Derby grey
SedanKsK38/48 Silver beige/Derby grey
SedanKsk38/48 Silver beige/Derby grey
SedanKsk38/48 Silver beige/Derby grey
Sedandoor panel alternate
KsK38/29 Silver beige/True red 104
SedanKsK38/29 Silver beige/True redM104
Sedandoor pillar
K357B Silver beige
SedanK357B Silver beige
SedanK357B Silver beige
SedanK357BSilver beige
SedanK357BSilver beige
SedanK357BSilver beige
SedanK357BSilver beige
Sedanfloor mat
Graphite
CabrioletGraphite
SedanGraphite
SedanGraphite
SedanGraphite
SedanGraphite
SedanGraphite
SedanOlive
Sedangear brake lever
L469Anthracite
CabrioletL469Anthracite
SedanL469Anthracite
SedanL469Anthracite
SedanL469Anthracite
SedanL469Anthracite
SedanL469Anthracite
SedanL383Nepal green
Sedangrab handle
Silver beige
SedanSilver beige
CabrioletSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanHeadliner
H126Silver beige
SedanH126Silver beige
SedanH126Silver beige
SedanH126Silver beige
SedanH126Silver beige
SedanU133Silver beige to 7/62
SedanH126Silver beige to 7/62
Sedanrim outer
L41Black
CabrioletL392Misty grey
SedanL287Opal white
SedanL87Pearl white
SedanL471Stone beige
SedanL471Stone beige
SedanL471Stone beige
SedanL286Turquoise white
Sedanrunning board mat
Black
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanCitrous yellow
SedanComo green
SedanGlacier blue
CabrioletSand beige
SedanSatin blue
Sedanseat frame
L466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
CabrioletL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
Sedansteering column
L466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
CabrioletL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver beige
SedanL466Silver biege
Sedansteering wheel
Silver beige
SedanSilver beige
CabrioletSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSilver beige
SedanSunroof Seal
V108Anthracite
SedanV99Beryl green
SedanV95Gulf blue
SedanV98Pearl White
SedanV94Ruby red
SedanV96Turquoise
Sedanwheel disc
L457Cadmium red
SedanL479Clay beige
SedanL393Kings blue
SedanL394Night blue to 7/62
CabrioletL382Olive
SedanL381Sea green
SedanL464Slate
SedanL464Slate
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 |