Aircooled VW South Africa

Hello everybody. My grandfather was kind enough to leave me his Beetle when he moved to the West coast. Im not sure what year it is exactly. Had a 1500 singleport motor in when i got it. Took that out since it needed a rebuild. Have since found an upright conversion for a type 4 motor and since i have a couple of those in my shed i think i just might build a 2l and use that. Bodywork needs attention. Has a few dents and one or two minor rust spots but other than that very solid. Will be turning her into my daily drive.

Looks good.
At a solid guess, I would call it a 1969

Like the green colour.


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I think its a 68 with smooth deck lid, the 69 had vents on deck lid
nice car, keep it as is and enjoy.
My first car was a 68, I still own it but its a buggy now

Looks like 4-bolt wheels. Does it have a ball joint front suspension?

Hi guys the vin suggests it is a late 68 model. It is lhd , has four bolt wheels, balljoint front suspension but no discs in the feont. Is there any way i can find out when it was imported and where it was built etc? Thanks Charles