1966 Beetle
Type 1 · Sedan & Cabriolet · Type 1
20
Production Months
9
Paint Colors
8
Engine Codes
227
M-Codes
Production Timeline
| Month | Chassis Start |
|---|---|
| January | 116 543 112 |
| February | 116 622 320 |
| March | 116 726 045 |
| April | 116 809 563 |
| May | 116 909 207 |
| June | 116 1017 006 |
| June | 116 976 636 |
| July | 116 1021 298 |
| August | 117 109 832 |
| August | 117 000 001 117 000 002 117 000 003 |
| August | — |
| August | 117 097 951 |
| September | 117 202 292 |
| September | 117 112 318 |
| September | 117 114 847 |
| October | 117 288 898 |
| October | 117 272 280 |
| November | 117 363 979 |
| November | 117 248 424 |
| December | 117 422 503 |
Factory Colors (9)
Bahama blueL519
Sedan
BlackL41
Sedan
Fontana greyL595
Sedan
Java greenL518
Sedan
Pearl whiteL87
Sedan
Ruby redL456
Sedan
Sea blueL360
Sedan
Sea sandL568
Sedan
Yukon yellowL19K
Cabriolet
Engine Options (8)
| Code | Displacement |
|---|---|
| AF | 1300cc |
| D0 | 1200cc |
| D1 | 1200cc |
| E0 | 1300cc |
| F0 | 1300cc |
| F1 | 1300cc |
| F2 | 1300cc |
| H0 | 1500cc |
Upholstery (17)
Sedan
K499/L493 Platinum/Platinum
leatheretteK499/L493 Platinum/Platinum
leatheretteK502/K496 Pigalle/Pigalle
leatheretteK502/K496 Pigalle/Pigalle
leatheretteK503/K497 Balearie beige
leatheretteK504/K498 Black/Black
leatheretteK504/K498 Black/Black
leatheretteK504/K498 Black/Black
leatheretteP370/K493 Mosaic Plat./Platinm
clothP370/K493 Mosaic Plat./Platinm
clothP370/K493 Mosaic Plat./Platinm
clothP370/K493 Mosaic Plat./Platinm
clothP371/K494 Mosaic Teak/Teak
clothP371/K494 Mosaic teak/Teak
clothP371/K494 Mosaic teak/Teak
clothP372/K495 Mosaic amazon/amazon
clothCabriolet
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clothTrim & Interior (133)
armrest
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CabrioletKu020Balearie
SedanKu041Black
SedanKu041Black
SedanKu041Black
SedanKu018Pigalle
SedanKu018Pigalle
SedanKu019Platinum
SedanKu019Platinum
Sedanassist strap
Ku003Cloud white
CabrioletKu003Cloud white
SedanKu003Cloud white
SedanKu003Cloud white
SedanKu003Cloud white
SedanKu003Cloud white
SedanKu003Cloud white
SedanKu003Cloud white
SedanKu003Cloud white
SedanFront Carpet
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CabrioletT316Almond beige
SedanT317Lava
SedanT317Lava
SedanT317Lava
SedanT317Lava
SedanT317Lava
SedanT315Scarlet
SedanT315Scarlet
Sedanconvertible headliner
VK133K480B Cloud white
CabrioletConvertible Top
VK133Black
CabrioletDoor Panel
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CabrioletKsK108Amazon
SedanKsK102Platinum
SedanKsK102Platinum
SedanKsK102Platinum
SedanKsK102Platinum
SedanKsK103Teak
SedanKsK103Teak
SedanKsK103Teak
Sedandoor panel alternate
KsK106Balearie
SedanKsK107Black
SedanKsK107Black
SedanKsK107Black
SedanKsK105Pigalle
SedanKsK105Pigalle
Sedandoor pillar
L358BCloud white
SedanL358BCloud white
SedanL358BCloud white
SedanL358BCloud white
SedanL358BCloud white
SedanL358BCloud white
SedanL358BCloud white
SedanL358BCloud white
Sedanfloor mat
Lava
SedanAlmond beige
SedanLava
SedanLava
SedanLava
SedanLava
SedanScarlet
SedanScarlet
SedanSee notes
Cabrioletgear brake lever
L43Grey-black
CabrioletL43Grey-black
SedanL43Grey-black
SedanL43Grey-black
SedanL43Grey-black
SedanL43Grey-black
SedanL43Grey-black
SedanL43Grey-black
SedanL43Grey-black
Sedangrab handle
Lava
SedanLava
SedanLava
SedanLava
SedanLava
SedanLava
SedanLava
SedanLava
SedanGreyblack
CabrioletHeadliner
K456BCloud white, vinyl
SedanK456BCloud white, vinyl
SedanK456BCloud white, vinyl
SedanK456BCloud white, vinyl
SedanK456BCloud white, vinyl
SedanK456BCloud white, vinyl
SedanK456BCloud white, vinyl
SedanK456BCloud white, vinyl
Sedanrim outer
L41Black
CabrioletL289Blue white
SedanL289Blue white
SedanL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
SedanL87Pearl white
Sedanrunning board mat
Alpine blue
SedanBlack
CabrioletBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanBlack
SedanCaramel
SedanLead grey
Sedanseat frame
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Cabrioletsteering column
L43Grey black
CabrioletL43Grey black
SedanL43Grey black
SedanL43Grey black
SedanL43Grey black
SedanL43Grey black
SedanL43Grey black
SedanL43Grey black
SedanL43Grey black
Sedansteering wheel
GreyBlack
CabrioletGreyBlack
SedanGreyBlack
SedanGreyBlack
SedanGreyBlack
SedanGreyBlack
SedanGreyBlack
SedanGreyBlack
SedanGreyBlack
Sedanwheel disc
L41Black
CabrioletL41Black
SedanL41Black
SedanL41Black
SedanL41Black
SedanL41Black
SedanL41Black
SedanL41Black
SedanL41Black
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 |