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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(9) :
- VW Campmobile
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2342063759
Serial number 063 759
Modelyear 1974
Planned production date
Wednesday, 14 November 1973
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7715
Type of engine Type 4 (ED) - 1795cc, 51 kW (70 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color L20B - Brilliant Orange
Remark : Westfalia
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 09 - Camping Red Cloth
Destination USA, Los Angeles



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
027 Compliance with exhaust emission standards M 157/M 251 California 211-234, USA - California
2x4 2 032 477
157 Exhaust control system :
- Engine No. B 5 000 000 to B 5 230 000
- Engigne No. AE 0 000 001 to AE 0 529 815 211-274, USA

157 Exhaust control system and activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour :
- Engine nr. CB 0062001 - CB 0110000
- Engine nr. CD 0000001 - CD 0011000
- Engine nr. AW 0000001 - AW 0037000 211
221
231

157 Fuel Injection Engine :
- Engine nr. ED 0000001 -- ED 0025000
- Engine nr. GD 0000001 -- GD 0055800
- Engine nr. GE 0007083 --
- Engine nr. GD 0010984 -- GD 0027786
- Engine nr. GE 0000001 --
- Engine nr. GD 0019172 -- GD 0025723
- Engine nr. GE 0000001 -- 211
221
231

251 With 1.7 liter engine (66 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-241
271
274
2x3 2 300 000
251 With 1.8 liter engine (66/70 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-274
2x4 2 000 001 2x5 2 300 000
251 With 2.0 liter engine (70 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-274
2x6 2 000 001
073 Pop-up roof Westfalia SO 73 -
227 Detachable headrests for all seats in cabin (with M161 only) - 2x3 2 000 001
507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274
D55 Collection of M-codes: M 020/032/047/094/103/187/240/507 (1970) - 2x0 2 000 001 2x0 2 300 000
020 Speedometer and odometer in Miles 211-274

032 Lockable filler cap for fuel tank 211-274

047 Two reversing lights 211-268
2x1 2 300 000
094 Lockable engine lid -
103 Heavy duty shock absorbers for bad roads 211-274

187 Headlamps for left-hand traffic (for countries with left-hand traffic) 211-274, Countries with left-hand traffic

240 Engine with recessed crown pistons for low octane fuel 211-274

507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274

D55 Specifications for the USA
Collection of M-codes: M 020/068/085/089/102/161/172/181/185/206/253/506/511/524/586 (1974) - 2x4 2 000 001 2x4 2 300 000
020 Speedometer and odometer in Miles 211-274

068 Two front towing hooks 261-268

085 Filled in factory with double amount of petrol (used for driving on and off the train, for example) -
089 Laminated windscreen (1969-1979) - 2x9 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
102 Rear-window defogger 211-268

161 Seats in cabin with mountings for headrest -
172 Tubeless radial steel-belted tires (185 SR 14) -
181 Chrome hubcaps and rear view mirror outer 211-216
231-235
261-268
2x4 2 000 001
185 Seatbelts for all factory-mounted seats in cabin and in passenger compartment 211-244, USA

206 Inner rear-view mirror, anti-dazzle -
253 Vehicle for North American market with tires from specific companies -
506 With brake servo and dual circuit brake warning light (LHD) 211-271

511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271

524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) without emergency light system 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x9 000 001 2x9 999 999
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) with buzzer for ignition-starter switch 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x0 2 000 001 2x2 2 000 000
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x2 2 000 001
586 With folding spare tire instead of regular spare tire plus 12 volt air compressor and 12 volt connection on dashboard -
P27 Westfalia interrior type Campmobile with pop up roof, folding spare tire and combined gas/electric refrigerator (1976-1979) 231
2x6 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 221( :
- Microbus
- 7 seater (arrangement 2-2-3)
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2242052489
Serial number 052 489
Modelyear 1974
Planned production date
Friday, 26 October 1973
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7220
Type of engine Type 4 (ED) - 1795cc, 51 kW (70 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color
Color upper part : L90D - Pastel White
Color lower part : L53H - Orient Blue
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 52 - Alabaster (grey) Leatherette

Destination USA, Los Angeles



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
253 Vehicle for North American market with tires from specific companies -
506 With brake servo and dual circuit brake warning light (LHD) 211-271
507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274
511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) without emergency light system 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x9 000 001 2x9 999 999
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) with buzzer for ignition-starter switch 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x0 2 000 001 2x2 2 000 000
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x2 2 000 001

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 221(1) :
- Microbus
- 7 seater (arrangement 2-2-3)
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2202146088
Serial number 146 088
Modelyear 1970
Planned production date
Tuesday, 24 February 1970
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7835
Type of engine Type 1 (B5) - 1584cc, 35 kW (47 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color
Color upper part : L581 - Cloud White
Color lower part : L50H - Brillant Blue
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 40 - Black Leatherette

Destination USA, East reserve



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-274, California
2x2 2 300 000
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-234, Japan
2x6 2 120 000
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-234, Autralia
2x6 2 120 000
509 With dust-protected air intake, larger oil bath air cleaner and additional dust sealing 261-268
2x4 2 300 000
697 "Continental" tyres 21-26
D25 Specifications for the USA
Collection of M-codes: M 020/089/102/206/507/511/521/524/525 (1970) - 2x0 2 000 001 2x0 2 300 000
020 Speedometer and odometer in Miles 211-274

089 Laminated windscreen (1969-1979) - 2x9 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
102 Rear-window defogger 211-268

206 Inner rear-view mirror, anti-dazzle -
507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274

511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271

521 With additional chrome trim and sun visor with mirror 221-228
2x9 300 000
521 With additional chrome trim 221-228
2x0 2 000 001
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) without emergency light system 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x9 000 001 2x9 999 999
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) with buzzer for ignition-starter switch 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x0 2 000 001 2x2 2 000 000
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x2 2 000 001
525 Three-point safety belts front, left and right and lap belts in passenger compartment 211-265, USA, Canada

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(9) :
- VW Campmobile
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2322061404
Serial number 061 404
Modelyear 1972
Planned production date
Tuesday, 09 November 1971
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7138
Type of engine Type 4 (CB) - 1679cc, 49 kW (66 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color L90D - Pastel White
Remark : Westfalia
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 51 - Dark Beige Leatherette

Destination USA, Los Angeles



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
027 Compliance with exhaust emission standards M 157/M 251 California 211-234, USA - California
2x4 2 032 477
157 Exhaust control system :
- Engine No. B 5 000 000 to B 5 230 000
- Engigne No. AE 0 000 001 to AE 0 529 815 211-274, USA

157 Exhaust control system and activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour :
- Engine nr. CB 0062001 - CB 0110000
- Engine nr. CD 0000001 - CD 0011000
- Engine nr. AW 0000001 - AW 0037000 211
221
231

157 Fuel Injection Engine :
- Engine nr. ED 0000001 -- ED 0025000
- Engine nr. GD 0000001 -- GD 0055800
- Engine nr. GE 0007083 --
- Engine nr. GD 0010984 -- GD 0027786
- Engine nr. GE 0000001 --
- Engine nr. GD 0019172 -- GD 0025723
- Engine nr. GE 0000001 -- 211
221
231

251 With 1.7 liter engine (66 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-241
271
274
2x3 2 300 000
251 With 1.8 liter engine (66/70 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-274
2x4 2 000 001 2x5 2 300 000
251 With 2.0 liter engine (70 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-274
2x6 2 000 001
172 Tubeless radial steel-belted tires (185 SR 14) -
507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274
A02 Specifications for the USA
Collection of M-codes: M 020/026/089/102/206/506/511/524/525 (1971-1972) - 2x1 2 000 001 2x2 2 300 000
020 Speedometer and odometer in Miles 211-274

026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-274, California
2x2 2 300 000
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-234, Japan
2x6 2 120 000
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-234, Autralia
2x6 2 120 000
089 Laminated windscreen (1969-1979) - 2x9 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
102 Rear-window defogger 211-268

206 Inner rear-view mirror, anti-dazzle -
506 With brake servo and dual circuit brake warning light (LHD) 211-271

511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271

524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) without emergency light system 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x9 000 001 2x9 999 999
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) with buzzer for ignition-starter switch 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x0 2 000 001 2x2 2 000 000
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x2 2 000 001
525 Three-point safety belts front, left and right and lap belts in passenger compartment 211-265, USA, Canada

P30 Westfalia interrior type Campmobile without pop up roof (1971-1973) 231-238
2x1 2 000 001 2x3 2 300 000
P30 Combined gas/electric refrigerator, gas cooking unit, side bench in driving direction for storing gas bottles (for Westfalia Campmobile P21 and P22) (1976-1979) 231
2x6 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(0) :
- Kombi
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2312084531
Serial number 084 531
Modelyear 1971
Planned production date
Thursday, 12 November 1970
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7836
Type of engine Type 1 (AE) - 1584cc, 37 kw (50 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color
L50K - Neptune Blue
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 51 - Dark Beige Leatherette

Destination USA, Philadelphia



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
013 Middle three-person bench seat, rear three-person bench seat and interior trim in passenger compartment 231
234
235
500 Full width metal (half-height) partition between cabin and load compartment with 2-seater passenger seat 211-244
507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274
508 With vent wing in passenger compartment opposite sliding door 221-244
2x1 2 300 000
508 With vent wing in sliding door and in all windows in the opposite side panel 221-244
2x2 2 000 001 2x7 2 300 000
508 Sliding window in the side panel opposite the sliding door 271
274
2x2 2 000 001
508 With vent wing in the Double Cab door and in the opposite side panel 265-268
2x2 2 000 001
697 "Continental" tyres 21-26
A02 Specifications for the USA
Collection of M-codes: M 020/026/089/102/206/506/511/524/525 (1971-1972) - 2x1 2 000 001 2x2 2 300 000
020 Speedometer and odometer in Miles 211-274

026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-274, California
2x2 2 300 000
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-234, Japan
2x6 2 120 000
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-234, Autralia
2x6 2 120 000
089 Laminated windscreen (1969-1979) - 2x9 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
102 Rear-window defogger 211-268

206 Inner rear-view mirror, anti-dazzle -
506 With brake servo and dual circuit brake warning light (LHD) 211-271

511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271

524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) without emergency light system 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x9 000 001 2x9 999 999
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) with buzzer for ignition-starter switch 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x0 2 000 001 2x2 2 000 000
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x2 2 000 001
525 Three-point safety belts front, left and right and lap belts in passenger compartment 211-265, USA, Canada

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(0) :
- Kombi
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2312263441
Serial number 263 441
Modelyear 1971
Planned production date
Saturday, 10 July 1971
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7303
Type of engine Type 1 (AE) - 1584cc, 37 kw (50 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color L31H - Chianti Red
Remark : Westfalia
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) - Westfalia Campmobile
Destination USA, Chicago



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274
517 Factory prepared for campmobile interior - 2x4 2 057 729
518 Campmobile : Opening in roof with reinforcement for westfalia pop-up roof 231
234
2x4 2 057 729
697 "Continental" tyres 21-26
A02 Specifications for the USA
Collection of M-codes: M 020/026/089/102/206/506/511/524/525 (1971-1972) - 2x1 2 000 001 2x2 2 300 000
020 Speedometer and odometer in Miles 211-274

026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-274, California
2x2 2 300 000
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-234, Japan
2x6 2 120 000
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-234, Autralia
2x6 2 120 000
089 Laminated windscreen (1969-1979) - 2x9 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
102 Rear-window defogger 211-268

206 Inner rear-view mirror, anti-dazzle -
506 With brake servo and dual circuit brake warning light (LHD) 211-271

511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271

524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) without emergency light system 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x9 000 001 2x9 999 999
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) with buzzer for ignition-starter switch 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x0 2 000 001 2x2 2 000 000
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x2 2 000 001
525 Three-point safety belts front, left and right and lap belts in passenger compartment 211-265, USA, Canada

P32 Additional tent for Westfalia P31 (1971-1979) 231-238
2x1 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(0) :
- Kombi
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 238181583
Serial number 181 583
Modelyear 1968
Planned production date June 19 ,1968
Type of engine Type 1 (B0) - 1584cc, 37 kW (50 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color L50K - Neptune Blue
Remark : Westfalia
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) - Westfalia Campmobile
Destination European Delivery Program : car has been picked up at the VW factory by the first owner



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
097 Car radio model "Emden" (MW, LW, FM and tapedeck connection) -
119 Eberspacher BN4 petrol heater whith outlet in load/passenger compartment 211-244
2x2 2 300 000
119 Eberspacher BN4 petrol heater whith air recirculation connection and outlet in load/passenger compartment 211-244
271-274
2x3 2 000 001 2x3 2 300 000
119 Eberspacher BN4 petrol heater 211-238, RHD
2x4 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
388 Collection of M-Codes: M 020/090/511/524 (1968-1969) - 2x8 000 001 2x9 300 000
020 Speedometer and odometer in Miles 211-274

090 Laminated windscreen (1968) - 2x8 000 001 2x9 300 000
511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271

524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) without emergency light system 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x9 000 001 2x9 999 999
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) with buzzer for ignition-starter switch 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x0 2 000 001 2x2 2 000 000
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x2 2 000 001
507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274
517 Factory prepared for campmobile interior - 2x4 2 057 729
518 Campmobile : Opening in roof with reinforcement for westfalia pop-up roof 231
234
2x4 2 057 729
525 Three-point safety belts front, left and right and lap belts in passenger compartment 211-265, USA, Canada
D67 SO67 Westfalia Campmobile interior 67D (1968-1970)
Equiped like Westfalia Campmobile 67 B (M-code B67) but with additional tent - 2x8 000 001 2x0 2 300 000

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(9) :
- VW Campmobile
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2362097872
Serial number 097 872
Modelyear 1976
Planned production date
Friday, 20 February 1976
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7443
Type of engine Type 4 (GD) - 1970cc, 51 kW (70 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color L63H - Sage Green
Remark : Westfalia
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 34 - Camping Green Yellow Cloth

Destination USA, Los Angeles



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
027 Compliance with exhaust emission standards M 157/M 251 California 211-234, USA - California
2x4 2 032 477
157 Exhaust control system :
- Engine No. B 5 000 000 to B 5 230 000
- Engigne No. AE 0 000 001 to AE 0 529 815 211-274, USA

157 Exhaust control system and activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour :
- Engine nr. CB 0062001 - CB 0110000
- Engine nr. CD 0000001 - CD 0011000
- Engine nr. AW 0000001 - AW 0037000 211
221
231

157 Fuel Injection Engine :
- Engine nr. ED 0000001 -- ED 0025000
- Engine nr. GD 0000001 -- GD 0055800
- Engine nr. GE 0007083 --
- Engine nr. GD 0010984 -- GD 0027786
- Engine nr. GE 0000001 --
- Engine nr. GD 0019172 -- GD 0025723
- Engine nr. GE 0000001 -- 211
221
231

251 With 1.7 liter engine (66 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-241
271
274
2x3 2 300 000
251 With 1.8 liter engine (66/70 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-274
2x4 2 000 001 2x5 2 300 000
251 With 2.0 liter engine (70 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-274
2x6 2 000 001
073 Pop-up roof Westfalia SO 73 -
227 Detachable headrests for all seats in cabin (with M161 only) - 2x3 2 000 001
D53 Collection of M-codes: M 032/074/089/094/103/181/206/220/507/511 (1970) - 2x0 2 000 001 2x0 2 300 000
032 Lockable filler cap for fuel tank 211-274

074 Mudflaps rear 211-268

089 Laminated windscreen (1969-1979) - 2x9 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
094 Lockable engine lid -
103 Heavy duty shock absorbers for bad roads 211-274

181 Chrome hubcaps and rear view mirror outer 211-216
231-235
261-268
2x4 2 000 001
206 Inner rear-view mirror, anti-dazzle -
220 With limited slip differential 211-274

507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274

511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271

D53 Specifications for the USA
Collection of M-codes: M 005/012/067/102 (1976) - 2x6 2 000 001 2x6 2 300 000
005 Heater outlet in seat box of rear bench seat 231
234

012 Exhaust emission control installation and speedometer in miles instead of km (with M524 only) -
067 12V 54 Ah battery instead of 45 Ah -
102 Rear-window defogger 211-268

P27 Westfalia interrior type Campmobile with pop up roof, folding spare tire and combined gas/electric refrigerator (1976-1979) 231
2x6 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(9) :
- VW Campmobile
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2352020007
Serial number 020 007
Modelyear 1975
Planned production date
Friday, 06 September 1974
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7357
Type of engine Type 4 (ED) - 1795cc, 51 kW (70 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color L65K - Ravenna Green
Remark : Westfalia
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 49 - Camping Red Cloth
Destination USA, East reserve

M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
073 Pop-up roof Westfalia SO 73 -
227 Detachable headrests for all seats in cabin (with M161 only) - 2x3 2 000 001
507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274
583 Without compressor for folding spare tire -
P27 Westfalia interrior type Campmobile with pop up roof, folding spare tire and combined gas/electric refrigerator (1976-1979) 231
2x6 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(9) :
- VW Campmobile
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2362052141
Serial number 052 141
Modelyear 1976
Planned production date
Monday, 03 November 1975
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7473
Type of engine Type 4 (GD) - 1970cc, 51 kW (70 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color L20A-L31H - Chrome Yellow
Remark : Westfalia
L20A to VIN '2x72 079 871'
L21H from VIN '2x72 079 872'
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 41 - Camping Green Red Cloth

Destination USA, San Francisco

M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
027 Compliance with exhaust emission standards M 157/M 251 California 211-234, USA - California
2x4 2 032 477
157 Exhaust control system :
- Engine No. B 5 000 000 to B 5 230 000
- Engigne No. AE 0 000 001 to AE 0 529 815 211-274, USA

157 Exhaust control system and activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour :
- Engine nr. CB 0062001 - CB 0110000
- Engine nr. CD 0000001 - CD 0011000
- Engine nr. AW 0000001 - AW 0037000 211
221
231

157 Fuel Injection Engine :
- Engine nr. ED 0000001 -- ED 0025000
- Engine nr. GD 0000001 -- GD 0055800
- Engine nr. GE 0007083 --
- Engine nr. GD 0010984 -- GD 0027786
- Engine nr. GE 0000001 --
- Engine nr. GD 0019172 -- GD 0025723
- Engine nr. GE 0000001 -- 211
221
231

251 With 1.7 liter engine (66 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-241
271
274
2x3 2 300 000
251 With 1.8 liter engine (66/70 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-274
2x4 2 000 001 2x5 2 300 000
251 With 2.0 liter engine (70 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-274
2x6 2 000 001
073 Pop-up roof Westfalia SO 73 -
227 Detachable headrests for all seats in cabin (with M161 only) - 2x3 2 000 001
246 Windshield free from import-duty for USA (with M089 only) -
734 2000cc fuel-injected engine with exhaust emission control concept of the 1800cc engine (with M157 only) 211
221
231
D53 Collection of M-codes: M 032/074/089/094/103/181/206/220/507/511 (1970) - 2x0 2 000 001 2x0 2 300 000
032 Lockable filler cap for fuel tank 211-274

074 Mudflaps rear 211-268

089 Laminated windscreen (1969-1979) - 2x9 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
094 Lockable engine lid -
103 Heavy duty shock absorbers for bad roads 211-274

181 Chrome hubcaps and rear view mirror outer 211-216
231-235
261-268
2x4 2 000 001
206 Inner rear-view mirror, anti-dazzle -
220 With limited slip differential 211-274

507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274

511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271

D53 Specifications for the USA
Collection of M-codes: M 005/012/067/102 (1976) - 2x6 2 000 001 2x6 2 300 000
005 Heater outlet in seat box of rear bench seat 231
234

012 Exhaust emission control installation and speedometer in miles instead of km (with M524 only) -
067 12V 54 Ah battery instead of 45 Ah -
102 Rear-window defogger 211-268

P22 Westfalia interrior type Campmobile with pop up roof and folding spare tyre (1971-1979) 231
2x1 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 231(0) :
- Kombi
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2302172579
Serial number 172 579
Modelyear 1970
Planned production date
Tuesday, 31 March 1970
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7098
Type of engine Type 1 (B5) - 1584cc, 35 kW (47 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color L610 - Delta Green
Remark : Westfalia
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) - Westfalia Campmobile
Destination Spain, Irun



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-274, California
2x2 2 300 000
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-234, Japan
2x6 2 120 000
026 With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour 211-234, Autralia
2x6 2 120 000
097 Car radio model "Emden" (MW, LW, FM and tapedeck connection) -
507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274
517 Factory prepared for campmobile interior - 2x4 2 057 729
518 Campmobile : Opening in roof with reinforcement for westfalia pop-up roof 231
234
2x4 2 057 729
H67 SO67 Westfalia Campmobile interior 67H (1968-1970) - 2x8 000 001 2x0 2 300 000

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 221( :
- Microbus
- 7 seater (arrangement 2-2-3)
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2262019805
Serial number 019 805
Modelyear 1976
Planned production date
Monday, 01 September 1975
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7191
Type of engine Type 4 (GD) - 1970cc, 51 kW (70 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Automatic gearbox
Paint color
Color upper part : L90D - Pastel White
Color lower part : L31A - Senegal Red
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 50 - Black Leatherette

Destination USA, New York



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
227 Detachable headrests for all seats in cabin (with M161 only) - 2x3 2 000 001
246 Windshield free from import-duty for USA (with M089 only) -
734 2000cc fuel-injected engine with exhaust emission control concept of the 1800cc engine (with M157 only) 211
221
231
D51 Collection of M-codes: M 032/047/094/103/121/507/511/513 (1970) - 2x0 2 000 001 2x0 2 300 000
032 Lockable filler cap for fuel tank 211-274

047 Two reversing lights 211-268
2x1 2 300 000
094 Lockable engine lid -
103 Heavy duty shock absorbers for bad roads 211-274

121 Two electrical ventilators in fresh air system -
507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274

511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271

513 Protection runner for transmission 211-274

D51 Collection of M-codes: M 012/067/102/148/508 (1976) - 2x6 2 000 001 2x6 2 300 000
012 Exhaust emission control installation and speedometer in miles instead of km (with M524 only) -
067 12V 54 Ah battery instead of 45 Ah -
102 Rear-window defogger 211-268

148 With hinged rear seat backrest (1974-1976) 221
224
2x4 2 000 001 2x6 2 300 000
148 With hinged rear seat backrest (1974-1979) 231
234
2x4 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
508 With vent wing in passenger compartment opposite sliding door 221-244
2x1 2 300 000
508 With vent wing in sliding door and in all windows in the opposite side panel 221-244
2x2 2 000 001 2x7 2 300 000
508 Sliding window in the side panel opposite the sliding door 271
274
2x2 2 000 001
508 With vent wing in the Double Cab door and in the opposite side panel 265-268
2x2 2 000 001
D51 Collection of M-codes: M 012/067/102/206 (1978) - 2x8 2 000 001 2x8 2 300 000
012 Exhaust emission control installation and speedometer in miles instead of km (with M524 only) -
067 12V 54 Ah battery instead of 45 Ah -
102 Rear-window defogger 211-268

206 Inner rear-view mirror, anti-dazzle -

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 221(7) :
- Microbus Deluxe
- 9 seater (arrangement 3-3-3)
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2292000297
Serial number 000 297
Modelyear 1979
Planned production date
Tuesday, 11 July 1978
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7280
Type of engine Type 4 (CJ) - 1970cc, 51 kW (70 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color
Color upper part : L90D - Pastel White
Color lower part : L63H - Sage Green
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) AL - Canyon Brown Leatherette

Destination Germany, Kessel (VW-Audi distribution center "North Hesse/South Lower Saxony")



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
208 Vehicles with trailer 211-274
227 Detachable headrests for all seats in cabin (with M161 only) - 2x3 2 000 001
560 Steel Sliding Roof 221
231
224
234
568 Tinted side window glass, green tinted 221
231
224
234
2x4 2 000 000
N79 Collection of M-codes: M 032/089/172 (1975-1979) - 2x5 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
032 Lockable filler cap for fuel tank 211-274

089 Laminated windscreen (1969-1979) - 2x9 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
172 Tubeless radial steel-belted tires (185 SR 14) -
Z01 Bad-weather package '1'
Collection of M-codes: M 571/652/659 (1973-1979) - 2x3 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
571 Rear fog lamp 211-274

652 Interval switch on windshield wipers and wash-wipe installation 211-274

659 Halogen fog lamp 211-274



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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 234(9) :
- VW Campmobile
- Sliding door left
- RHD
Chassis number 2342032715
Serial number 032 715
Modelyear 1974
Planned production date
Tuesday, 02 October 1973
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7664
Type of engine Type 1 (AS) - 1584cc, 37 kW (50 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color
Color roof : L90D - Pastel White
Color body : L20B - Brilliant Orange
Remark : Westfalia
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 09 - Camping Red Cloth
Destination England, Ramsgate



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
073 Pop-up roof Westfalia SO 73 -
161 Seats in cabin with mountings for headrest -
181 Chrome hubcaps and rear view mirror outer 211-216
231-235
261-268
2x4 2 000 001
728 Chrome trim around bus right under windows (only for Westfalia Campmobiles) (1974) 231
2x4 2 000 001 2x4 2 300 000
A41 Specifications for Great Britain
Collection of M-codes: M 020/061/187 (1970-1972) - 2x0 2 000 001 2x2 2 300 000
020 Speedometer and odometer in Miles 211-274

061 Type labelling of seat mounting and identification plate for England and Ireland -
187 Headlamps for left-hand traffic (for countries with left-hand traffic) 211-274, Countries with left-hand traffic

A41 Specifications for Great Britain
Collection of M-codes: M 020/061/085/187 (1973-1976) - 2x3 2 000 001 2x6 2 300 000
020 Speedometer and odometer in Miles 211-274

061 Type labelling of seat mounting and identification plate for England and Ireland -
085 Filled in factory with double amount of petrol (used for driving on and off the train, for example) -
187 Headlamps for left-hand traffic (for countries with left-hand traffic) 211-274, Countries with left-hand traffic

P25 Westfalia interrior type Campmobile with pop up roof and cool box (1971-1979) 234
2x1 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 234(9) :
- VW Campmobile
- Sliding door left
- RHD
Chassis number 2342038936
Serial number 038 936
Modelyear 1974
Planned production date
Friday, 05 October 1973
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7673
Type of engine Type 1 (AS) - 1584cc, 37 kW (50 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color
Color roof : L90D - Pastel White
Color body : L20B - Brilliant Orange
Remark : Westfalia
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 09 - Camping Red Cloth
Destination England, Ramsgate



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
073 Pop-up roof Westfalia SO 73 -
161 Seats in cabin with mountings for headrest -
181 Chrome hubcaps and rear view mirror outer 211-216
231-235
261-268
2x4 2 000 001
728 Chrome trim around bus right under windows (only for Westfalia Campmobiles) (1974) 231
2x4 2 000 001 2x4 2 300 000
A41 Specifications for Great Britain
Collection of M-codes: M 020/061/187 (1970-1972) - 2x0 2 000 001 2x2 2 300 000
020 Speedometer and odometer in Miles 211-274

061 Type labelling of seat mounting and identification plate for England and Ireland -
187 Headlamps for left-hand traffic (for countries with left-hand traffic) 211-274, Countries with left-hand traffic

A41 Specifications for Great Britain
Collection of M-codes: M 020/061/085/187 (1973-1976) - 2x3 2 000 001 2x6 2 300 000
020 Speedometer and odometer in Miles 211-274

061 Type labelling of seat mounting and identification plate for England and Ireland -
085 Filled in factory with double amount of petrol (used for driving on and off the train, for example) -
187 Headlamps for left-hand traffic (for countries with left-hand traffic) 211-274, Countries with left-hand traffic

P25 Westfalia interrior type Campmobile with pop up roof and cool box (1971-1979) 234
2x1 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 221( :
- Microbus
- 7 seater (arrangement 2-2-3)
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2272120018
Serial number 120 018
Modelyear 1977
Planned production date
Thursday, 10 March 1977
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7352
Type of engine Type 4 (GD) - 1970cc, 51 kW (70 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color
Color upper part : L91Z - Atlas White
Color lower part : L86Z - Agata Brown
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) K2 - *** Unknown ***
Destination USA, San Francisco



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
027 Compliance with exhaust emission standards M 157/M 251 California 211-234, USA - California
2x4 2 032 477
157 Exhaust control system :
- Engine No. B 5 000 000 to B 5 230 000
- Engigne No. AE 0 000 001 to AE 0 529 815 211-274, USA

157 Exhaust control system and activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapour :
- Engine nr. CB 0062001 - CB 0110000
- Engine nr. CD 0000001 - CD 0011000
- Engine nr. AW 0000001 - AW 0037000 211
221
231

157 Fuel Injection Engine :
- Engine nr. ED 0000001 -- ED 0025000
- Engine nr. GD 0000001 -- GD 0055800
- Engine nr. GE 0007083 --
- Engine nr. GD 0010984 -- GD 0027786
- Engine nr. GE 0000001 --
- Engine nr. GD 0019172 -- GD 0025723
- Engine nr. GE 0000001 -- 211
221
231

251 With 1.7 liter engine (66 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-241
271
274
2x3 2 300 000
251 With 1.8 liter engine (66/70 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-274
2x4 2 000 001 2x5 2 300 000
251 With 2.0 liter engine (70 bhp) instead of 1.6 liter engine (50 bhp) 211-274
2x6 2 000 001
246 Windshield free from import-duty for USA (with M089 only) -
560 Steel Sliding Roof 221
231
224
234
D09 Collection of M-codes: M 020/068/089/102/141/161/185/206/235/506/507/511/524 (1973) - 2x3 2 000 001 2x3 2 300 000
020 Speedometer and odometer in Miles 211-274

068 Two front towing hooks 261-268

089 Laminated windscreen (1969-1979) - 2x9 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
102 Rear-window defogger 211-268

141 With heater outlet in rear part of cargo compartment (1968-1972) 221-235
2x8 000 001 2x2 2 300 000
141 With heater outlet under middle bench seat (1973-1979) 221-235
2x3 2 000 001 2x9 2 300 000
161 Seats in cabin with mountings for headrest -
185 Seatbelts for all factory-mounted seats in cabin and in passenger compartment 211-244, USA

206 Inner rear-view mirror, anti-dazzle -
235 Seats in passager compartment with mountings for headrest 221-244
2x4 2 000 001
506 With brake servo and dual circuit brake warning light (LHD) 211-271

507 Vent wings in cab doors 211-235
261-274

511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271

524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) without emergency light system 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x9 000 001 2x9 999 999
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) with buzzer for ignition-starter switch 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x0 2 000 001 2x2 2 000 000
524 Sealed beam headlamps, dual circuit brake control, back-up light and side marker reflectors (LHD) 211, USA, Canada
241, USA, Canada
265, USA, Canada
2x2 2 000 001
D09 Collection of M-codes: M 012/067/102/162/227508/723 (1977) - 2x7 2 000 001 2x7 2 300 000
012 Exhaust emission control installation and speedometer in miles instead of km (with M524 only) -
067 12V 54 Ah battery instead of 45 Ah -
102 Rear-window defogger 211-268

162 Rubber bumper strips 211-268

723 Special sales campaign for 'Champagne Edition 1', paint color Agata Brown (L86Z) whith Atlas White roof, interior cloth in Parchment (beige grey) (1977) 221, USA
2x7 2 118 500 2x7 2 300 000

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Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 221( :
- Microbus
- 7 seater (arrangement 2-2-3)
- Sliding door right
- LHD
Chassis number 2282105227
Serial number 105 227
Modelyear 1978
Planned production date
Monday, 13 March 1978
Number for production planning
(temporary serial number) 7139
Type of engine Type 4 (GE) - 1970cc, 51 kW (70 bhp DIN)
Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox
Paint color
Color upper part : LH3A - Fox Red
Color lower part : LH8A - Date Brown
Interior color (doorpanels and seats) V1 - Sienna (red brown)
Destination USA, Philadelphia



M-CODES
M-CODE Description Concerned models From chassis number To chassis number
227 Detachable headrests for all seats in cabin (with M161 only) - 2x3 2 000 001
D61 Collection of M-codes: M 074/094/103/206/511 (1970) 241
2x0 2 000 001 2x0 2 300 000
074 Mudflaps rear 211-268

094 Lockable engine lid -
103 Heavy duty shock absorbers for bad roads 211-274

206 Inner rear-view mirror, anti-dazzle -
511 Padded instrument panel (LHD only) 211-271

D61 Collection of M-codes: M 012/067/102/162/508/568/652/765 (1978) - 2x8 2 000 001 2x8 2 300 000
012 Exhaust emission control installation and speedometer in miles instead of km (with M524 only) -
067 12V 54 Ah battery instead of 45 Ah -
102 Rear-window defogger 211-268

162 Rubber bumper strips 211-268

508 With vent wing in passenger compartment opposite sliding door 221-244
2x1 2 300 000
508 With vent wing in sliding door and in all windows in the opposite side panel 221-244
2x2 2 000 001 2x7 2 300 000
508 Sliding window in the side panel opposite the sliding door 271
274
2x2 2 000 001
508 With vent wing in the Double Cab door and in the opposite side panel 265-268
2x2 2 000 001
568 Tinted side window glass, green tinted 221
231
224
234
2x4 2 000 000
652 Interval switch on windshield wipers and wash-wipe installation 211-274

765 Special sales campaign for 'Champagne Edition 2', paint color Date Nut Brown (LH8A) whith Red Fox (LH3A) roof, interior corduroy and vinyl Sienna Red/Brown (1978) 221, USA
2x8 2 000 001 2x8 2 300 000

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Decode Results:
Production Date: April 19, 1973
Exported To: USA, Reserve
Designation: 7 Seater Micro Bus
Engine KW (BHP): 49 (66)
Transmission Type: manual
Engine: *
Transmission Code: -
Extras Code: 147
Paint / Interior
Paint Scheme: Bottom: Ravanna Green / Upper Half: Apple Green / Belt Stripe: Olympia Blue
Paint Codes: L65K / L64K / L51P
Paint Notes: Wild Westerner Appearance Package
Interior Scheme: black
Interior Material: leatherette
Interior Notes:
Options
736:
D32:
027: Compliance with exhaust emission standards
162: Rubber molding for bumpers
508: With vent wings in passenger compart. opposite sliding door [F -- 211 2300 000] / With vent wing in sliding door and in all windows in the opposite side of panel [F 212 2000 001 -- 217 2300 000] / Sliding window in the sliding door and in opposite side panel [F 218 2000 001 --] / Sliding window in the side panel opposite the sliding door [F 218 2000 001 --] / With vent wing in the double cab door and in the opposite side panel [F 212 2000 001 --]

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