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1960s
Classic Beetle
1960s
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Decade overview.
1963
VTO
1964
Mach 1
1966
EMPI GTV
1967
1500 Sport
1968
Cartune VW 1200
1969
Herbie
‘Lennon’ Beetle
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1970s
Classic Beetle
1970s
–
Decade overview.
1970
Formula Vee
Glitter Bug
Spring Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ] – the very first series of special sales campaign Beetles by Volkswagen in Europe by Country.
– Boblen Orange
– Bubblan Orange
– Coccinelle Orange
– Coccinelle Pop
– Extra-Käfer
– June Beetle
– Maggiolino Arancione
– Maggiolino Pop
– Mai Boble
– Meikever
– Popkäfer (A)
– Popkäfer (CH)
– Popkever
1971
DuDu
Empi GTV 500/1000/1000S
Gemini
Knight Super Vee
Pop Bug
Super Vee
Wunderbug
1972
20 Millionth Volkswagen Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– Spéciale 20 Millions
– Anniversary Beetle
– Jubiläums-Käfer
Baja Beetle
Ballyhoo/Colour Card Beetle
Champion Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– 15 Millionth
– Baja Champion SE
– Campeão do Mundo
– Marathon Weltmeister
– World Champion Beetle
May Beetle
Oettinger Convertible
Operation Gemini 2
Pop Bug
VW GT
1973
Drei Käfer auf Extra-Tour Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– Komfort-Käfer
– Sparkäfer
– Sportkäfer
Empi Baja 500/1000
Fruit Series Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– Bijzondere Kever
– Extra Bug
– GT Beetle
– Power Pack Beetle
– Promotion Jeunes
– Speciale Belgique
‘Frostrite’ Beetle
Fun Bug
Gemini 1200
Marron Glace
Rallye Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– Sports Bug
– Yellow and Black Racer
Spring Messenger Editions:
–
( Editions Group ]
– Black Is Beautiful
– Opération Corail
– Spring Messenger
1974
Bizorrão
Colorado Beetle
Goodliffe Custom Beetle
Käfer der Käufer Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– Big Beetle
– City Beetle
– Jeans Beetle
The Love Bug
Luxury Beetle
Magpie Beetle
Sun Bug
Volkssparwagen Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– Herringbone
– Jeans II
Winter Beetle
World Cup ’74 Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– World Cup Cabrio
– World Cup Käfer
– World Cup Kever
1975
Chocolate Beetle
Urlaubs-Käfer
Jeans
Jeans III
La Grande Bug
Lux Bug
Nordstadt VW Cabrio
SP1600
Sport Jeans
Sun Beetle
Ultra Brite Love-Bug
1976
Bicentennial Convertible
Jeans
Silver Bug
1977
Champagne Edition
1978
Champagne Edition II
Glory Beetle
Last Edition
Snug Bug
1979
Champagne Edition (PH)
Triple Black/Epilog Convertible
Triple White Convertible
Wolfsburg Edition Convertible
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1980s
Classic Beetle
1980s
–
Decade overview.
1980
Albar
Série Prata
eller-cabrio
1981
Silver Bug
1982
Fusca 1300 GL
Jeans Bug
1983
Alpine White
Aubergine Beetle
MagnaBeetle
Oettinger Special Bug
Special Bug
Winter-Käfer Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– Winter-Käfer Eisblau
– Winter-Käfer Alpinweiß
1984
Bumblebee
Commemorative Edition
Love Series
Sunny Bug
Velvet Red
1985
Special Series
1986
Employee Special
Europa Edition 1
Jubilee
Last Series
1987
Europa Edition 2
1988
Golden Beetle
Okrasa Beetle
1989
Sedan Jubileo
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1990s
Classic Beetle
1990s
–
Decade overview.
1992
21 Million
500
Beach Beetle
Sedan GL
1993
Itamar
Wolfsburg Edition
1994
Concept 1
Edition One
Firebeetle
40th Anniversary
Space Precinct ‘Hopper’
1995
Jeans
1996
City
‘Beetles Revival’ Convertible
Harlequin
Ouro
1997
Horace
1999
Gerlach Edition
Oettinger Beetle
New Beetle Cup
NB RSi Concept
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2000s
New Beetle
2000s
–
Decade overview.
2000
El Auto del Siglo Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ] The Beetle is voted ‘Car of the Century’.
– Sedan Clasico
– Sedan Jeans
NB Cracker Jack
NB Dune
NB Limited Edition
NB RSi
2001
NB en vogue
NB Isotope Green
NB Sport
NB Sunshine
NB Vortex
2002
NB Color Concepts
NB Cup Edition
NB Design
NB Generation
NB Luna Green
NB Sport Edition
NB Style
2003
NB Arte
NB ChromaFlare
Sedan Copilcos
NB ikon
NB RSi Cabriolet Concept
Sedan Summer
2004
Sedan AFM
NB carGOfun
NB Coastal
Sedan Omnicar Ultima Edition
NB Pretty
NB Satellite Blue
Sedan Ultima Edition
Sedan Ultima Special Edition
2005
NB Carat
NB Dark Flint
NB Domingo
NB Fancy
NB FG>DJ Radio
NB Go! Go! Lemon!
NB Herbie
NB Kite
NB Miami
Ragster
NB Yin Yang
2006
EDAG Biwak
NB Creme
Flik
NB Luna
2007
NB Barbie
NB Comfi
NB Limited Red Edition
NB Lipton Ice Tea
NB Triple White Convertible
2008
NB Anniversary Edition
NB Black Tie
NB Hot Wheels
NB Playboy
NB Red
NB Triple White Sedan
NB United
NB Vintage
NB Yellow Submarine
2009
NB Blush
NB Coast
Elefun’s Car
NB Freestyle
NB Heaven Blue
NB Mario Kart
NB Silver-Red Edition
NB Sixty
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2010s
21st Century Beetle
2010s
–
Decade overview.
2010
NB Black
NB Black-Orange
NB Final Edition
NB Red Rock
2011
Beetle Pre-Launch
Beetle R Concept
Fender Beetle
2012
Black Turbo Launch Edition
E-Bugster
2013
50s-60s-70s
53 Edition
Fender Edition
Remix
XBox Edition
2014
50 Anniversary
Beetles Edition
Blossom
Choco-Milk-Bitter
Classic
CUP
GSR
iBeetle
Karmann Edition
Special Bug
Collection Coccinelle
2015
Base
Club
Convertible Denim
Dune
Beetle Exclusive
Bug Edition
Pink Color Edition
R-Line Concept
Turbo Performance Edition
Convertible Wave
2016
Allstar
Beetle Classic
Club Edition
Denim Convertible
Dune
Wolfsburg Edition
2017
#BeetleDenim
Peach Edition
#PinkBeetle
#PinkBeetle (Japan)
Pink Edition (China)
Racer Version
Sound
2018
Black Style
Coast
Last Edition
60th Merdeka Edition
Coccinelle Ultimate
2019
Final Edition
Beetle Meister
Wolfsburg (Final) Edition
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E.4 – Types
E.5– Literature
E.6 – Wheels
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Production Plate decoder
Type 1 M Codes
Type 1 S Codes
Mexican Production
ME 1.0 The Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen de México, S.A. de C.V.’s Puebla factory for export to Europe 1981 – 1985 (1996, 2004)
South African Production
SA 1.0 The Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.’s Uitenhage factory 1973 – 1978
Paint Tables
P-E.1 – P-E.7 European Paint Colour Tables
ME 1.1 Paint Colours of the Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen de México, S.A. de C.V.’s Puebla factory for export to Europe 1981 – 1985 (1996, 2004)
ME 1.1.2 Paint Colours of the Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen de México, S.A. de C.V.’s Puebla factory for export to Europe 1981 – 1985 (1996, 2004)
ME 1.1.3 Paint Colour codes and names used for each of the Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen de México, S.A. de C.V.’s Puebla factory for export to Europe 1981 – 1985 (1996, 2004)
SA 1.1 Paint Colours of the Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.’s Uitenhage factory 1973 – 1978
SA 1.1.2 Table listing the paint colours used for each of the Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.’s Uitenhage factory 1973 – 1978
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RS001 – The 1600S Fuscas
RS002 – The Lux’ trim
RS003 – The curse and blessing of SEB research
RS004 – The black trim embellished 1303 Special Edition Beetles manufactured in Europe
RS005 – The black trim, flat windscreen, Special Edition Beetles manufactured in Europe
RS006 – Retro Pop
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Catalogue reference for Europe 1970 – 1979 and Mexico for export to Europe 1981 – 1985 (1986, 2004).
M 1.2 Scale Models
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Catalogue reference for European factories 1970 – 1979 and in Mexico for export to Europe 1981 – 1985 (1986, 2004).
Scale Model Articles
SMR 001 – OttOmobile OT637 Volkswagen Beetle Jeans 2
SMR 002 – SOLIDO S1800501 VW Beetle 1303 Weltmeister 1974
SMR 003 – SOLIDO S1800502 Volkswagen 1303S GSR 1973
SMR 004 – SOLIDO S1800503 VW Beetle 1303 Rally Acropolis
SMR 005 – SOLIDO S1800508 VW 1303 Big Beetle
SMR 006 – SOLIDO S1800506 VW Super Beetle/Bug SCCA Pro Rally
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Available scale models of the special editions.
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1960s
Classic Beetle
1960s
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Decade overview.
1963
VTO
1964
Mach 1
1966
EMPI GTV
1967
1500 Sport
1968
Cartune VW 1200
1969
Herbie
‘Lennon’ Beetle
Close
1970s
Classic Beetle
1970s
–
Decade overview.
1970
Formula Vee
Glitter Bug
Spring Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ] – the very first series of special sales campaign Beetles by Volkswagen in Europe by Country.
– Boblen Orange
– Bubblan Orange
– Coccinelle Orange
– Coccinelle Pop
– Extra-Käfer
– June Beetle
– Maggiolino Arancione
– Maggiolino Pop
– Mai Boble
– Meikever
– Popkäfer (A)
– Popkäfer (CH)
– Popkever
1971
DuDu
Empi GTV 500/1000/1000S
Gemini
Knight Super Vee
Pop Bug
Super Vee
Wunderbug
1972
20 Millionth Volkswagen Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– Spéciale 20 Millions
– Anniversary Beetle
– Jubiläums-Käfer
Baja Beetle
Ballyhoo/Colour Card Beetle
Champion Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– 15 Millionth
– Baja Champion SE
– Campeão do Mundo
– Marathon Weltmeister
– World Champion Beetle
May Beetle
Oettinger Convertible
Operation Gemini 2
Pop Bug
VW GT
1973
Drei Käfer auf Extra-Tour Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– Komfort-Käfer
– Sparkäfer
– Sportkäfer
Empi Baja 500/1000
Fruit Series Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– Bijzondere Kever
– Extra Bug
– GT Beetle
– Power Pack Beetle
– Promotion Jeunes
– Speciale Belgique
‘Frostrite’ Beetle
Fun Bug
Gemini 1200
Marron Glace
Rallye Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– Sports Bug
– Yellow and Black Racer
Spring Messenger Editions:
–
( Editions Group ]
– Black Is Beautiful
– Opération Corail
– Spring Messenger
1974
Bizorrão
Colorado Beetle
Goodliffe Custom Beetle
Käfer der Käufer Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– Big Beetle
– City Beetle
– Jeans Beetle
The Love Bug
Luxury Beetle
Magpie Beetle
Sun Bug
Volkssparwagen Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– Herringbone
– Jeans II
Winter Beetle
World Cup ’74 Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– World Cup Cabrio
– World Cup Käfer
– World Cup Kever
1975
Chocolate Beetle
Urlaubs-Käfer
Jeans
Jeans III
La Grande Bug
Lux Bug
Nordstadt VW Cabrio
SP1600
Sport Jeans
Sun Beetle
Ultra Brite Love-Bug
1976
Bicentennial Convertible
Jeans
Silver Bug
1977
Champagne Edition
1978
Champagne Edition II
Glory Beetle
Last Edition
Snug Bug
1979
Champagne Edition (PH)
Triple Black/Epilog Convertible
Triple White Convertible
Wolfsburg Edition Convertible
Close
1980s
Classic Beetle
1980s
–
Decade overview.
1980
Albar
Série Prata
eller-cabrio
1981
Silver Bug
1982
Fusca 1300 GL
Jeans Bug
1983
Alpine White
Aubergine Beetle
MagnaBeetle
Oettinger Special Bug
Special Bug
Winter-Käfer Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ]
– Winter-Käfer Eisblau
– Winter-Käfer Alpinweiß
1984
Bumblebee
Commemorative Edition
Love Series
Sunny Bug
Velvet Red
1985
Special Series
1986
Employee Special
Europa Edition 1
Jubilee
Last Series
1987
Europa Edition 2
1988
Golden Beetle
Okrasa Beetle
1989
Sedan Jubileo
Close
1990s
Classic Beetle
1990s
–
Decade overview.
1992
21 Million
500
Beach Beetle
Sedan GL
1993
Itamar
Wolfsburg Edition
1994
Concept 1
Edition One
Firebeetle
40th Anniversary
Space Precinct ‘Hopper’
1995
Jeans
1996
City
‘Beetles Revival’ Convertible
Harlequin
Ouro
1997
Horace
1999
Gerlach Edition
Oettinger Beetle
New Beetle Cup
NB RSi Concept
Close
2000s
New Beetle
2000s
–
Decade overview.
2000
El Auto del Siglo Editions:
–
[ Editions Group ] The Beetle is voted ‘Car of the Century’.
– Sedan Clasico
– Sedan Jeans
NB Cracker Jack
NB Dune
NB Limited Edition
NB RSi
2001
NB en vogue
NB Isotope Green
NB Sport
NB Sunshine
NB Vortex
2002
NB Color Concepts
NB Cup Edition
NB Design
NB Generation
NB Luna Green
NB Sport Edition
NB Style
2003
NB Arte
NB ChromaFlare
Sedan Copilcos
NB ikon
NB RSi Cabriolet Concept
Sedan Summer
2004
Sedan AFM
NB carGOfun
NB Coastal
Sedan Omnicar Ultima Edition
NB Pretty
NB Satellite Blue
Sedan Ultima Edition
Sedan Ultima Special Edition
2005
NB Carat
NB Dark Flint
NB Domingo
NB Fancy
NB FG>DJ Radio
NB Go! Go! Lemon!
NB Herbie
NB Kite
NB Miami
Ragster
NB Yin Yang
2006
EDAG Biwak
NB Creme
Flik
NB Luna
2007
NB Barbie
NB Comfi
NB Limited Red Edition
NB Lipton Ice Tea
NB Triple White Convertible
2008
NB Anniversary Edition
NB Black Tie
NB Hot Wheels
NB Playboy
NB Red
NB Triple White Sedan
NB United
NB Vintage
NB Yellow Submarine
2009
NB Blush
NB Coast
Elefun’s Car
NB Freestyle
NB Heaven Blue
NB Mario Kart
NB Silver-Red Edition
NB Sixty
Close
2010s
21st Century Beetle
2010s
–
Decade overview.
2010
NB Black
NB Black-Orange
NB Final Edition
NB Red Rock
2011
Beetle Pre-Launch
Beetle R Concept
Fender Beetle
2012
Black Turbo Launch Edition
E-Bugster
2013
50s-60s-70s
53 Edition
Fender Edition
Remix
XBox Edition
2014
50 Anniversary
Beetles Edition
Blossom
Choco-Milk-Bitter
Classic
CUP
GSR
iBeetle
Karmann Edition
Special Bug
Collection Coccinelle
2015
Base
Club
Convertible Denim
Dune
Beetle Exclusive
Bug Edition
Pink Color Edition
R-Line Concept
Turbo Performance Edition
Convertible Wave
2016
Allstar
Beetle Classic
Club Edition
Denim Convertible
Dune
Wolfsburg Edition
2017
#BeetleDenim
Peach Edition
#PinkBeetle
#PinkBeetle (Japan)
Pink Edition (China)
Racer Version
Sound
2018
Black Style
Coast
Last Edition
60th Merdeka Edition
Coccinelle Ultimate
2019
Final Edition
Beetle Meister
Wolfsburg (Final) Edition
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SEB PRODUCTION
SEB PRODUCTION Home
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All articles by and copyright Stephen Paul Hardy.
European Production
E.1 – The SE Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen’s European factories 1970 – 1979
E.2 – European manufacture: “Inland’ and “Export”markets.
E.3 – Badging
E.4 – Types
E.5– Literature
E.6 – Wheels
P-E – European Paint
Production Plate decoder
Type 1 M Codes
Type 1 S Codes
Mexican Production
ME 1.0 The Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen de México, S.A. de C.V.’s Puebla factory for export to Europe 1981 – 1985 (1996, 2004)
South African Production
SA 1.0 The Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.’s Uitenhage factory 1973 – 1978
Paint Tables
P-E.1 – P-E.7 European Paint Colour Tables
ME 1.1 Paint Colours of the Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen de México, S.A. de C.V.’s Puebla factory for export to Europe 1981 – 1985 (1996, 2004)
ME 1.1.2 Paint Colours of the Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen de México, S.A. de C.V.’s Puebla factory for export to Europe 1981 – 1985 (1996, 2004)
ME 1.1.3 Paint Colour codes and names used for each of the Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen de México, S.A. de C.V.’s Puebla factory for export to Europe 1981 – 1985 (1996, 2004)
SA 1.1 Paint Colours of the Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.’s Uitenhage factory 1973 – 1978
SA 1.1.2 Table listing the paint colours used for each of the Special Edition Edition Beetles manufactured in Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty.) Ltd.’s Uitenhage factory 1973 – 1978
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RETROSPEAK
RETROSPEAK Home
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All RetroSpeak articles by and copyright Stephen Paul Hardy.
RS001 – The 1600S Fuscas
RS002 – The Lux’ trim
RS003 – The curse and blessing of SEB research
RS004 – The black trim embellished 1303 Special Edition Beetles manufactured in Europe
RS005 – The black trim, flat windscreen, Special Edition Beetles manufactured in Europe
RS006 – Retro Pop
Close
SCALE MODELS
SCALE MODELS Home
–
All Scale Model articles by and copyright Stephen Paul Hardy.
Scale Model Tables
M 1.1 Scale Models
–
Catalogue reference for Europe 1970 – 1979 and Mexico for export to Europe 1981 – 1985 (1986, 2004).
M 1.2 Scale Models
–
Catalogue reference for European factories 1970 – 1979 and in Mexico for export to Europe 1981 – 1985 (1986, 2004).
Scale Model Articles
SMR 001 – OttOmobile OT637 Volkswagen Beetle Jeans 2
SMR 002 – SOLIDO S1800501 VW Beetle 1303 Weltmeister 1974
SMR 003 – SOLIDO S1800502 Volkswagen 1303S GSR 1973
SMR 004 – SOLIDO S1800503 VW Beetle 1303 Rally Acropolis
SMR 005 – SOLIDO S1800508 VW 1303 Big Beetle
SMR 006 – SOLIDO S1800506 VW Super Beetle/Bug SCCA Pro Rally
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[ RetroSpeak ]
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An occasional series by Stephen Paul Hardy.
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Available scale models of the special editions.
[ Tuners ]
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Under development.
Edition Groups
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Drei Käfer auf Extra-Tour Edition
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