Year |
Chassis
Numbers |
Description |
|
|
still
working on early years |
1961 |
3
192 507
to
4 010 994 |
- Sunvisor and grab handles provided for
passenger's side
- Increased horsepower; from 36 to 40
- Automatic choke introduced
- Transmission synchronized in all
forward speeds
- Increased trunk space due to the
flatter style gas tank
- Transparent "Quick Check"
brake fluid reservoir
- Pump-type windshield washer
- Non-repeat starter switch
|
1962 |
4
010 995
to
4 846 835 |
- Sping-loaded hood
- Larger taillights
- Sliding covers on the outlets
- Compressed air windshield washer
- Seat belt mounting points added
- Gas gauge; formerly reserve fuel tap
|
1963 |
4
846 836
to
5 677 118 |
- Leatherette headliner introduced
- Wolfsburg hood crest dropped
- Foam insulated floor
- Fresh air heating
- Nylon window guides
|
1964 |
5
677 119
to
6 502 399 |
- Crank operated sliding steel sunroof
replaces the fabric sunroof
- Horn acuated by two thumb buttons
- Larger license plate light
- Aerated vinyl material replaces
nonporous leatherette seat upholstery
|
1965 |
115
000 001
to
115 979 200 |
- Windows enlarged; slimmer door and
windshield posts.
- Heat control levers mounted on tunnel;
heater efficiency improved.
- Rear seatback converts to platform
- Push-button catch on engine lid
- Thinner, deeply contoured front seats;
increased rear seat knee room
- Swivel mounted sun visors
|
1966 |
116
000 001
to
116 1 021 298 |
- Increased horsepower (from 40 to 50)
and displacement (from 1200cc to 1300cc), number 1300 on engine lid
- Ventilating wheel slots; flat hub caps
- Headlight dimmer switch mounted on
turn signal
- Center-dash defroster outlet
- Semi-circular horn ring
|
1967 |
117
000 001
to
117 844 892 |
- Increased horespower (from 50 to 53)
and displacement (from 1300cc to 1500cc)
- Single-unit headlights with chrome
rim; fender indented
- Dual brake system; front and rear
operate independently
- Back-up lights
- Parking light incorporated into front
turn signals
- Locking buttons on door
- 12 Volt electrical system (36 amp
battery)
- VOLKSWAGEN nameplate on engine
lid
|
1968 |
118
000 000
to
118 1 016 098 |
- One piece bumpers; bows and overriders
eliminated (bumper height raised)
- Head restraints combined with front
seat backrests
- Optional automatic stick shift
introduced
- External gas filler; spring loaded
flap
- Front hood air intake louver; push
button front hood catch
- Fresh air ventilating system
- Collapsible steering column
- Exhaust emission control system
- Flattened door handles with built in
trigger release
- Back-up light, brake light and rear
turn signal in single housing
- Certification sticker on door post
that vehicle meets federal safety standards
|
1969 |
119
00 001
to
119 1 93 704 |
- Rear window defogger and defroster;
electric heating wires on inner surface of glass
- Double-jointed (IRS) rear axle for
improved ride and handling
- Warning lights in speedometer
identified by letters or symbols
- Ignition lock is combined with a
locking device for the steering wheel
- Gas tank filler neck flap has lock
which has a release under the right side of the dash panel
- Front hood release is located in the
glove compartment
- Day/night rear view mirror
- Warm air outlets at base of the doors
moved rearward; remote control knobs on door columns
|
1970 |
11
0 2000001
to
11 0 3096945 |
- Air intake slots on engine lid
- Increased horsepower (from 53 to 57)
and displacement (from 1500cc to 1600cc)
- Enlarged front turn signals (combined
with side marker lights)
- Reflectors mounted on rear bumper
- Tenths of a mile indicator on odometer
(also appears on late '69 models)
- Head restraints reduced in size
- Buzzer sounds when door is opened and
key is left in the ignition
- Remote control knobs for warm air
outlets discontinued
- Lock in glove compartment door
- Side reflectors built into taillight
housing
|