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19651967

1966 Type 3

Notchback · Fastback · Squareback · Type 3

12
Production Months
7
Paint Colors
4
Engine Codes
128
M-Codes

Production Timeline

MonthChassis Start
January316 171 291
February316 200 496
March316 232 523
April316 259 374
May316 287 049
June316 314 892
July316 316 238
August317 032 409
September317 058 875
October317 084 672
November317 110 671
December317 135 254

Factory Colors (7)

VW blueL633
Type 3 Notchback · Type 3 Squareback · Type 3 Fastback
baltic blueL539
Type 3 Fastback · Type 3 Notchback · Type 3 Squareback
blackL41
Type 3 Fastback · Type 3 Squareback · Type 3 Notchback
delta greenL610
Type 3 Fastback · Type 3 Notchback · Type 3 Squareback
granada redL650
Type 3 Notchback · Type 3 Squareback · Type 3 Fastback
pearl whiteL87
Type 3 Squareback · Type 3 Notchback · Type 3 Fastback
sea sandL568
Type 3 Squareback · Type 3 Notchback · Type 3 Fastback

Engine Options (4)

CodeDisplacement
K01500cc
M01500cc
P01600cc
T01600cc

Upholstery (90)

Type 3 Squareback

54azure repp.
w/ L539
81balearic beige
w/ L610
80black
w/ L568
80black
w/ L539
76black*
w/ L87
76black*
w/ L610
76black*
w/ L568
80black* from Chassis No. 316 140 227
w/ L87
83mesh grey*
w/ L610
83mesh grey*
w/ L633
83mesh grey*
w/ L650
83mesh grey*
w/ L87
83mesh grey*
w/ L568
79pigalle
w/ L41
79pigalle* up to Chassis No. 316 140 226
w/ L87
78platinum
w/ L650
78platinum
w/ L633
55platinum grid
w/ L87
55platinum grid
w/ L650
55platinum grid
w/ L633
55platinum grid
w/ L610
55platinum grid
w/ L568
50platinum repp.
w/ L650
50platinum repp.
w/ L633
50platinum repp.
w/ L610
50platinum repp.
w/ L41
74platinum*
w/ L650
74platinum*
w/ L633
51teak repp.
w/ L87
51teak repp.
w/ L568

Type 3 Fastback

54azure repp.
w/ L539
81balearic beige
w/ L610
80black
w/ L539
80black
w/ L568
76black*
w/ L87
76black*
w/ L568
76black*
w/ L610
80black* from Chassis No. 316 140 227
w/ L87
83mesh grey*
w/ L568
83mesh grey*
w/ L650
83mesh grey*
w/ L87
83mesh grey*
w/ L633
83mesh grey*
w/ L610
79pigalle
w/ L41
79pigalle* up to Chassis No. 316 140 226
w/ L87
78platinum
w/ L633
78platinum
w/ L650
55platinum grid
w/ L87
55platinum grid
w/ L650
55platinum grid
w/ L633
55platinum grid
w/ L610
55platinum grid
w/ L568
50platinum repp.
w/ L650
50platinum repp.
w/ L633
50platinum repp.
w/ L610
50platinum repp.
w/ L41
74platinum*
w/ L633
74platinum*
w/ L650
51teak repp.
w/ L87
51teak repp.
w/ L568

Type 3 Notchback

54azure repp.
w/ L539
81balearic beige
w/ L610
80black
w/ L539
80black
w/ L568
76black*
w/ L87
76black*
w/ L610
76black*
w/ L568
80black* from Chassis No. 316 140 227
w/ L87
83mesh grey*
w/ L650
83mesh grey*
w/ L87
83mesh grey*
w/ L568
83mesh grey*
w/ L610
83mesh grey*
w/ L633
79pigalle
w/ L41
79pigalle* up to Chassis No. 316 140 226
w/ L87
78platinum
w/ L633
78platinum
w/ L650
55platinum grid
w/ L610
55platinum grid
w/ L568
55platinum grid
w/ L87
55platinum grid
w/ L650
55platinum grid
w/ L633
50platinum repp.
w/ L610
50platinum repp.
w/ L41
50platinum repp.
w/ L650
50platinum repp.
w/ L633
74platinum*
w/ L650
74platinum*
w/ L633
51teak repp.
w/ L87
51teak repp.
w/ L568

Factory Option Codes (128)

CodeDescription
M3Single carburetor engine instead of twin carburetor engine from Engine No. 255 340 (for model 343-346 up to Chassis No. …
M14Name plate "Volkswagen" instead of current production name plates
M18Emergency Light System from Chassis No. 318 000 001 up to 318 500 000
M20Speedometer in miles
M25Trip speedometer
M26With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor from Chassis No. 310 2000 001
M27Lap belt with reel fixture up to Chassis No. 317 500 000
M27Compliance with US exhaust emission standards from Chassis No. 312 2000 001
M30Headlamp flasher with simultaneous license plate illumination
M34Loud horn and white front flashing indicators
M37Without emergency light system
M46Side-mounted flashing indicators up to Chassis No. 312 2066 941 from Chassis No. 312 2066 942
M47Back-up light up to Chassis No. 319 500 000
M50Dual circuit brake warning light from Chassis No. 318 000 001
M54Lockable glove compartment lid from Chassis No. 318 000 001 up to 310 2500 000 from Chassis No. 311 2000 001
M60Heater booster for underfloor heating from Chassis No. 319 108 900 up to 319 500 000
M60Eberspacher stationary heater from Chassis No. 311 2000 001
M62Water container with decreased air capacity and additional air hose, modified tail pipe; additional rear view mirror: ou…
M62Modified tail pipe; additional rear view mirror: outer, right, convex (LHD only) from Chassis No. 311 2000 001
M74Mud flap, rear from Chassis No. 311 2108 458
M75Warning triangle attachment
M82Mounting parts for first aid kit
M83Warning triangle
M86Drum brakes, self adjusting
M89Windshield glass (laminated)
M93Hinged quarter windows up to Chassis No. 221 974 from Chassis No. 221 975
M102Rear window glass (heatable)
M103Larger reflectors up to Chassis No. 317 060 000
M103Shock absorbers (heavy duty) from Chassis No. 317 061 600
M105Harder bonded rubber mounting for transmission
M106Upholstery material, special version, (Cloth)
M108Custom Model (simplified version) from Chassis No. 312 2095 731
M110Comprising: M 20, M 237, M 242, M 246, M 247, M 255, M 268, M 617 Custom Models with hinged quarter windows and headrest…
M119Eberspacher stationary heater up to Chassis No. 315 220 883
M121Fresh air fan from Chassis No. 311 2000 001
M123Specially suppressed parts
M124Yellow headlamps and safety rear view mirror
M139Dual circuit brakes from Chassis No. 317 000 001 up to 317 500 000
M156Larger air cleaner (single carburetor)
M157Exhaust control system and activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor
M163Bumpers and wheel caps prime coated
M172Steel-belted radial tires
M173Textile-belted radial tires
M174Textile-belted radial white wall tires
M184Three-point safety belt, front from Chassis No. 312 2069 322
M185Three-point safety belt - Front seat from Chassis No. 318 000 001 yp to 312 2069 321
M185Three-point safety belt, front and lap belt rear from Chassis No. 312 2069 322
M186Lap belt, rear seat from Chassis No. 318 000 001 up to 312 2069 321 from Chassis No. 312 2069 322
M187Headlamp for left-hand traffic
M190Increased side door strength
M203Unknown
M206Rear view mirror, inner, anti-dazzle
M208Trailer operation from Chassis No. 312 2000 001
M220Limited slip differential
M229Cold start equipment set from Chassis No. 318 000 001 up to 319 500 000
M233VW 1600 TL in simplified version like model 315 from Chassis No. 319 000 000
M234Chrome and interior trim as in model 311 from Chassis No. 317 000 001
M236Fuel injection system instead of with carburetor
M237Moldings, overriders, trim rings, second sun visors, clock, loop carpeting, and flashing indicators as in model 311 from…
M237Moldings, clock, loop carpeting and extended interior trim program from Chassis No. 310 2000 001
M239Sealed Beam headlights, flashing indicators with side marker lights, red taillights, dual circuit brake warning light, b…
M240Engine with recessed pistons for low octane fuel
M242Sealed Beam headlights, flashing indicators with lateral light diffusion, red taillights, emergency lights, dual circuit…
M244Tinted rear window glass
M245Engines with simplified heat exchangers up to Chassis No. 318 500 000
M246Eberspacher stationary heater from Chassis No. 316 000 001 up to 310 2500 000
M248Ignition starter switch without steering lock up to Chassis No. 319 500 000
M249Twin carburetor 'S' engine with flat crown pistons
M249Automatic transmission from Chassis No. 318 015 226
M25054 b.h.p. engine instead of 45 b.h.p. engine from Chassis No. 221 975
M251White Wall Tires
M252Unknown Seen on 1963 Squareback delivered to Belgium
M253Unknown
M254Mud flaps
M255Laminated windshield
M258Higher front seat backrest (headrest)
M259Mounting points for lap safety belts up to Chassis No. 316 500 000
M260Rear seat backrest without arm rest
M261Additional rear view mirror: outer, right
M263Heavy duty equalizer spring for increased payload from Chassis No. 367 000 001
View all 128 M-codes for Type 3

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