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opiesskate
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 Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:15 pm Post subject: Convertible two tone years? |
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Never had a solid answer on this. What year's did they
factory two tone the convertible beetle's? and what are all the color combo's that were factory? |
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opiesskate
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This is obviously the split era. did they factory two tone any oval era
verts?
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Wiggy
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djkeev
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Wiggy
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| Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:58 am Post subject: Re: color |
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Hi,
I'm no expert in this but will share what info I have....
2 tone was available at least from 49 - 53
You will find out that old information is sketchy and sometimes contradicts others sources of information.
I'm sure you will get different information from other sources but this is some starter information that you can build upon.
I'm not sure a SOLID answer actually exists.
Atlantic Green / Pastel Green
Dove Blue / Ivory
Dove Blue / Beige
Black / Ivory
Black / Beige
Poppy Red / Ivory
Medium Brown / Ivory
Medium Brown / Beige
Pearl Grey / Silver Grey
Azure Blue / Silver Grey
Texas Brown / Sahara Beige |
Available at least through 55.
Dolphin Grey Dark/Dolphin Grey light
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KantDriveFast
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Available at least through 55.
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X2...I also understood it to have stopped with the '55 model. |
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buggen
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| Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Don’t forget 53 - early 54 only:
Navy Blue/Light Gray
L43/L320 (maybe?)
Original paint car:
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IN2VWS
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I have a 10/1955 Salesmans manual, and it lists option M903 as "Special finish of side panels - Convertible ONLY".
To me this indicates it was available for the 1956 model year as an option.
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opiesskate
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| Anybody got a photo of a factory two toned 56? |
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type4split
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| Posted: Thu May 04, 2023 8:22 pm Post subject: Re: Convertible two tone years? |
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Just received my birth certificate. Another Dolphin Grey Dark/Dolphin Grey light may of 1955 convertible confirmed.
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