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Mon Oct 21, 2002 9:11 am

I was wondering if it is a model year the distinguishes if a bus has round side rear view mirrors or "elephant ear" side rear view mirros. If so what year exactly?

I know all really early buses have round rear view mirros but it seems like it becomes split between round and "elephant ear" at some point.

Thanks,

Chris

Mon Oct 21, 2002 12:59 pm

You know what Chris, I think it is either 62 or 63, but I would like to know *for sure* also, for my own knowledge. Anyone know about this one?

Mon Oct 21, 2002 4:02 pm

Chris,

It is my understanding that all "elephant ear" mirrors were an option put on by dealers here in the states. VW of America made the original "elephant ear" mirrors. I don't know the year they were an option. If you are bent on being 'correct' on your bus, the round mirrors are the ones. I have the "elephant ear" style on my '63 and don't care for the way they vibrate while driving. I am considering going back to the round ones if I can't fix the vibration problem.

Scott

Mon Oct 21, 2002 8:47 pm

Hey thanks for the replies. I was really just wondering because I have purchased a bus that I have only seen in pictures and the owner isn't exactly sure what year it is although she thinks it is a 1964. I am have been trying to find year defining items in the pictures but they are only exterior shots and were taken at bad angles. I was hoping that the round rear view mirros might indicate the year. It is probably a 1964.

Tue Oct 22, 2002 12:49 pm

Interesting to find that out, thanks for the info Scott!

Wed Oct 23, 2002 9:34 pm

Have her get you the vin # to be sure. I have a 62 Kombi Swivel and it came with round mirrors.