1962 Type 3
Notchback · Fastback · Squareback · Type 3
12
Production Months
6
Paint Colors
1
Engine Codes
128
M-Codes
Production Timeline
| Month | Chassis Start |
|---|---|
| January | 0 016 732 |
| February | 0 022 978 |
| March | 0 031 571 |
| April | 0 042 437 |
| May | 0 051 757 |
| June | 0 063 404 |
| July | 0 068 303 |
| August | 0 081 998 |
| September | 0 094 813 |
| October | 0 111 180 |
| November | 0 127 116 |
| December | 0 138 774 |
Factory Colors (6)
anthraciteL469
Type 3 Notchback · Type 3 Fastback · Type 3 Squareback
birch greenL511
Type 3 Notchback · Type 3 Squareback · Type 3 Fastback
blackL41
Type 3 Notchback · Type 3 Fastback · Type 3 Squareback
gulf blueL390
Type 3 Notchback · Type 3 Fastback · Type 3 Squareback
pearl whiteL87
Type 3 Notchback · Type 3 Fastback · Type 3 Squareback
ruby redL456
Type 3 Squareback · Type 3 Fastback · Type 3 Notchback
Engine Options (1)
| Code | Displacement |
|---|---|
| O | 1500cc |
Upholstery (54)
Type 3 Fastback
L 392 misty greyL 392 misty grey
L 393 royal blueL 393 royal blue
L 457 cadmium redL 457 cadmium red
L 464 slateL 464 slate
L 464 slateL 464 slate
L 471 stone beigeL 471 stone beige
L 471 stone beigeL 471 stone beige
L 471 stone beigeL 471 stone beige
L 479 clay beigeL 479 clay beige
L 512 velvet greenL 512 velvet green
L 513 silk greenL 513 silk green
L 87 pearl whiteL 87 pearl white
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
Type 3 Notchback
L 392 misty greyL 392 misty grey
L 393 royal blueL 393 royal blue
L 457 cadmium redL 457 cadmium red
L 464 slateL 464 slate
L 464 slateL 464 slate
L 471 stone beigeL 471 stone beige
L 471 stone beigeL 471 stone beige
L 471 stone beigeL 471 stone beige
L 479 clay beigeL 479 clay beige
L 512 velvet greenL 512 velvet green
L 513 silk greenL 513 silk green
L 87 pearl whiteL 87 pearl white
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
Type 3 Squareback
L 392 misty greyL 392 misty grey
L 393 royal blueL 393 royal blue
L 457 cadmium redL 457 cadmium red
L 464 slateL 464 slate
L 464 slateL 464 slate
L 471 stone beigeL 471 stone beige
L 471 stone beigeL 471 stone beige
L 471 stone beigeL 471 stone beige
L 479 clay beigeL 479 clay beige
L 512 velvet greenL 512 velvet green
L 513 silk greenL 513 silk green
L 87 pearl whiteL 87 pearl white
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
black-white/silver-beigeblack-white/silver-beige
Factory Option Codes (128)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| M3 | Single carburetor engine instead of twin carburetor engine from Engine No. 255 340 (for model 343-346 up to Chassis No. … |
| M14 | Name plate "Volkswagen" instead of current production name plates |
| M18 | Emergency Light System from Chassis No. 318 000 001 up to 318 500 000 |
| M20 | Speedometer in miles |
| M25 | Trip speedometer |
| M26 | With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor from Chassis No. 310 2000 001 |
| M27 | Lap belt with reel fixture up to Chassis No. 317 500 000 |
| M27 | Compliance with US exhaust emission standards from Chassis No. 312 2000 001 |
| M30 | Headlamp flasher with simultaneous license plate illumination |
| M34 | Loud horn and white front flashing indicators |
| M37 | Without emergency light system |
| M46 | Side-mounted flashing indicators up to Chassis No. 312 2066 941 from Chassis No. 312 2066 942 |
| M47 | Back-up light up to Chassis No. 319 500 000 |
| M50 | Dual circuit brake warning light from Chassis No. 318 000 001 |
| M54 | Lockable glove compartment lid from Chassis No. 318 000 001 up to 310 2500 000 from Chassis No. 311 2000 001 |
| M60 | Heater booster for underfloor heating from Chassis No. 319 108 900 up to 319 500 000 |
| M60 | Eberspacher stationary heater from Chassis No. 311 2000 001 |
| M62 | Water container with decreased air capacity and additional air hose, modified tail pipe; additional rear view mirror: ou… |
| M62 | Modified tail pipe; additional rear view mirror: outer, right, convex (LHD only) from Chassis No. 311 2000 001 |
| M74 | Mud flap, rear from Chassis No. 311 2108 458 |
| M75 | Warning triangle attachment |
| M82 | Mounting parts for first aid kit |
| M83 | Warning triangle |
| M86 | Drum brakes, self adjusting |
| M89 | Windshield glass (laminated) |
| M93 | Hinged quarter windows up to Chassis No. 221 974 from Chassis No. 221 975 |
| M102 | Rear window glass (heatable) |
| M103 | Larger reflectors up to Chassis No. 317 060 000 |
| M103 | Shock absorbers (heavy duty) from Chassis No. 317 061 600 |
| M105 | Harder bonded rubber mounting for transmission |
| M106 | Upholstery material, special version, (Cloth) |
| M108 | Custom Model (simplified version) from Chassis No. 312 2095 731 |
| M110 | Comprising: M 20, M 237, M 242, M 246, M 247, M 255, M 268, M 617 Custom Models with hinged quarter windows and headrest… |
| M119 | Eberspacher stationary heater up to Chassis No. 315 220 883 |
| M121 | Fresh air fan from Chassis No. 311 2000 001 |
| M123 | Specially suppressed parts |
| M124 | Yellow headlamps and safety rear view mirror |
| M139 | Dual circuit brakes from Chassis No. 317 000 001 up to 317 500 000 |
| M156 | Larger air cleaner (single carburetor) |
| M157 | Exhaust control system and activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor |
| M163 | Bumpers and wheel caps prime coated |
| M172 | Steel-belted radial tires |
| M173 | Textile-belted radial tires |
| M174 | Textile-belted radial white wall tires |
| M184 | Three-point safety belt, front from Chassis No. 312 2069 322 |
| M185 | Three-point safety belt - Front seat from Chassis No. 318 000 001 yp to 312 2069 321 |
| M185 | Three-point safety belt, front and lap belt rear from Chassis No. 312 2069 322 |
| M186 | Lap belt, rear seat from Chassis No. 318 000 001 up to 312 2069 321 from Chassis No. 312 2069 322 |
| M187 | Headlamp for left-hand traffic |
| M190 | Increased side door strength |
| M203 | Unknown |
| M206 | Rear view mirror, inner, anti-dazzle |
| M208 | Trailer operation from Chassis No. 312 2000 001 |
| M220 | Limited slip differential |
| M229 | Cold start equipment set from Chassis No. 318 000 001 up to 319 500 000 |
| M233 | VW 1600 TL in simplified version like model 315 from Chassis No. 319 000 000 |
| M234 | Chrome and interior trim as in model 311 from Chassis No. 317 000 001 |
| M236 | Fuel injection system instead of with carburetor |
| M237 | Moldings, overriders, trim rings, second sun visors, clock, loop carpeting, and flashing indicators as in model 311 from… |
| M237 | Moldings, clock, loop carpeting and extended interior trim program from Chassis No. 310 2000 001 |
| M239 | Sealed Beam headlights, flashing indicators with side marker lights, red taillights, dual circuit brake warning light, b… |
| M240 | Engine with recessed pistons for low octane fuel |
| M242 | Sealed Beam headlights, flashing indicators with lateral light diffusion, red taillights, emergency lights, dual circuit… |
| M244 | Tinted rear window glass |
| M245 | Engines with simplified heat exchangers up to Chassis No. 318 500 000 |
| M246 | Eberspacher stationary heater from Chassis No. 316 000 001 up to 310 2500 000 |
| M248 | Ignition starter switch without steering lock up to Chassis No. 319 500 000 |
| M249 | Twin carburetor 'S' engine with flat crown pistons |
| M249 | Automatic transmission from Chassis No. 318 015 226 |
| M250 | 54 b.h.p. engine instead of 45 b.h.p. engine from Chassis No. 221 975 |
| M251 | White Wall Tires |
| M252 | Unknown Seen on 1963 Squareback delivered to Belgium |
| M253 | Unknown |
| M254 | Mud flaps |
| M255 | Laminated windshield |
| M258 | Higher front seat backrest (headrest) |
| M259 | Mounting points for lap safety belts up to Chassis No. 316 500 000 |
| M260 | Rear seat backrest without arm rest |
| M261 | Additional rear view mirror: outer, right |
| M263 | Heavy duty equalizer spring for increased payload from Chassis No. 367 000 001 |