Beetle model year

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Beetle model year

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I may have to sell my VW Beetle, but I am not sure what the model year is.
VIN 5038239
Engine number 7176335
Is it possible to determine from these numbers if this is an original car?


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Both the engine and chassis numbers date to October 1962, making your car a 1963 model year Beetle. It's very unusual, especially on such an old car, to find Beetles with original matching VIN and engine numbers.
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Thank you for your response.
Is there a website where I can see this information?
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Albertyn wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2017 5:00 pm Thank you for your response.
Is there a website where I can see this information?
www.thesamba.com/vw

This is probably the most comprehensive website for ACVW information in the world. Just be aware that a lot of the info won't apply to SA ACVWs, especially paint colour info.


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