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Type 2 Color Combinations Original paint and upholstery combinations can be determined from the 'M' code plate. Numbers or words that appear in ( ) are the codes contained on the 'M' plate. Early vehicles have text for the paint color(s) instead of number(s) and they may be in German or English. 'L' codes were normally also placed directly below the 'M' plate on an adhesive label. Colors from previous years could normally be ordered (and many people duplicate that action by restoring their vehicles using another year's paint schema). Vehicles were also available in Primer, code 29 or 49, for companies or individuals that desired a unique painting scheme. SK paint codes Westfalia/Commercial/Special Order paint codes (Codes often start with 523)
Paint/Body Forum FAQ with additional mixing codes and formulas Also see: Der Berater Issue #12 for some detailed interior and other colors Additional VW Paint and Upholstery Materials 1961-66 Transporter Color Combinations October 1952 to July 1955 Paint and Upholstery Book August 1957 Paint and Upholstery Book August 1960 Paint and Upholstery Book Panelvan - Kombi - Single Cab - Double Cab
| March 1950 up to February 1953 - see brochure & brochure From Ch. N. 20 00 001 up to 20 46 563 |
| Paint | L 21 pearl grey   | L 22 medium grey  | L 31 dove blue  | L 73 chestnut brown  | L 76 brown beige  |
| Upholstery | black  | black | black | black | black |
| March 1953 up to May 1958 From Ch. N. 20 46 564 up to 352 262 |
| Paint | L 21 pearl grey | L 28 grey  | L 31 dove blue | L 62 ivory  |
| Upholstery | black | black | black | black |
| May 2 1958 up to August 1961 From Chassis No. 352 263 up to 835 179 |
| Paint | L 31 (BLUE) dove blue | L 53 (RED) sealing wax red  | L 345 (GREY) light grey  | L 62 ivory |
| Upholstery | grey (80)  | grey (80) | grey (80) | grey (80) |
| Seat beading | grey | grey | grey | grey white K650 - back |
| Hub cap | L 249 dove grey | L 345 light grey | L 345 light grey |
| Wheel disc | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L282 alcanna white |
| Rim | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L282 alcanna white |
| Bumper | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L62 ivory |
| Shifter boot | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite |
| Inner door handle (cab) from ch. no. 575 830 | 036 silver beige | 036 silver beige | 036 silver beige | 036 silver beige |
| Escutcheon - inner door handle from ch. no. 575 830 | 036 silver beige | 036 silver beige | 036 silver beige | 036 silver beige |
| Inner door handle - (drop side) from ch. no. 575 830 | 036 silver beige | 036 silver beige | 036 silver beige | 036 silver beige |
| Sun visor | 741 ice blue | 744 silver beige | 744 silver beige | 744 silver beige |
| Roof panels | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 |
| Sunroof cover | 549 azure V10 | sealing wax red V67 | light grey V68 |
| Gear shift and hand brake lever, steering column tube, and seat frame L41 black; Flashing indicator black 005 |
| September 1961 up to July 1963 - see brochure From Ch. N. 835 180 up to 1 144 281 |
| Paint | L 31 (BLUE) dove blue | L 456 (RED) ruby red  | L 345 (GREY) light grey | L 87 (WHITE) pearl white  | L 380 (GREEN) turquoise  | L 62 ivory |
| Upholstery | grey (80) | grey (80) | grey (80) | grey (80) | grey (80) | grey (80) |
| Seat beading | grey | grey | grey | grey | grey | grey; white K650 - back |
| Hub cap | L 249 dove grey | L 345 light grey | L 345 light grey | L 345 light grey | L 345 light grey |
| Wheel disc | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L282 alcanna white |
| Rim | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L282 alcanna white |
| Bumper | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L62 ivory |
| Shifter boot | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite |
| Sun visor | 741 ice blue Ks66 | 744 silver beige Ks67 | 744 silver beige Ks67 | 744 silver beige Ks67 | 741 ice blue Ks66 | 744 silver beige Ks67 |
| Roof panels | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 |
| Sunroof cover | 549 azure V10 | ruby red V94 | light grey V68 | pearl white V98 | turquoise V96 |
| Gear shift and hand brake lever, steering column tube, and seat frame L41 black; Flashing indicator black 005; From Ch. No. 575 830 - Escutcheon (inner door handle) and inner door handles 036 silver beige |
| August 1963 up to July 1964 - see brochure From Ch. N. 1 144 282 up to 1 328 271 |
| Paint | L 31 (40) dove blue | L 456 (11) ruby red | L 345 (41) light grey | L 87 (13) pearl white | L 380 (42) turquoise | L 62 (46) ivory |
| Upholstery | grey (80) | grey (80) | grey (80) | grey (80) | grey (80) | grey (80) |
| Seat beading | silver beige K659 | silver beige K659 | silver beige K659 | silver beige K659 | silver beige K659 | silver beige K659 white K650 - back |
| Hub cap | L 249 dove grey | L 345 light grey | L 345 light grey | L 345 light grey | L 345 light grey |
| Wheel disc | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L282 alcanna white |
| Rim | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L282 alcanna white |
| Bumper | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L62 ivory |
| Shifter boot | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite |
| Sun visor | 744 silver beige Ks67 | 744 silver beige Ks67 | 744 silver beige Ks67 | 744 silver beige Ks67 | 744 silver beige Ks67 | 744 silver beige Ks67 |
| Roof panels | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 |
| Roof & pass. comp lining | ivory K145 13 |
| Sunroof cover | 549 azure V10 | ruby red V94 | light grey V68 | pearl white V98 | turquoise V96 |
| Sunroof lining | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 |
| Gear shift and hand brake lever, steering column tube, and seat frame L41 black; Escutcheon (inner door handle), inner door handles, shifter knob, emergency brake button, heater knob, headlight knob, choke knob, turn signal knob, windshield wiper switch, and rear hinge panel covers (211-238) 036 silver beige; Door trim panels from Ch. No. 1 222 026 013 pearl grey; Flashing indicator black 005 |
| August 1964 up to July 1967 - see brochure, brochure, brochure From Ch. N. 215 000 001 up to 217 148 459 |
| Paint | L 31 (40) dove blue | L 345 (41) light grey | L 87 (13) pearl white | L 512 (38) velvet green  | L 62 (46) ivory |
| Upholstery | mesh grey (83) | mesh grey (83) | mesh grey (83) | mesh grey (83) | grey (94) |
| Seat beading | grey K676 | grey K676 | grey K676 | grey K676 | silver beige K659 white K650 - back |
| Hub cap | L 249 dove grey | L 345 light grey | L 345 light grey | L 345 light grey |
| Wheel disc | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L282 alcanna white |
| Rim | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L282 alcanna white |
| Bumper | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L62 ivory |
| Shifter boot | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite | 039 anthracite |
| Sun visor | 702 cloud white Ks81 | 702 cloud white Ks81 | 702 cloud white Ks81 | 702 cloud white Ks81 | 702 cloud white Ks81 |
| Roof panels | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 |
| Roof & pass. comp lining | ivory K145 13 |
| Door trim panels | 704 grey Ks83 | 704 grey Ks83 | 704 grey Ks83 | 704 grey Ks83 |
| Sunroof cover | 549 azure V10 | light grey V68 | 627 pearl white V98 | 638 velvet green V132 |
| Sunroof lining | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 | 502 grey U111 |
| Gear shift and hand brake lever, steering column tube L41 black; Seat frames L466 silver beige*; Millboard panel trim paint L528 grey*; *Ambulance (ivory) Seat frames and millboard panel trim paint L41 black; Escutcheon (inner door handle), inner door handles, shifter knob, emergency brake button, heater knob, headlight knob, choke knob, turn signal knob, and windshield wiper switch 036 silver beige; Flashing indicator black 005; rear hinge panel covers (211-238) 050 cloud white |
| August 1967 up to July 1968 From Ch. N. 218 000 001 to 218 220 000 |
| to Ch. No. February 1968 | from Ch. No. March 1968 to Ch. No. 218 220 000 | up to Ch. No. 218 059 934 | from Ch. No. 218 059 935 to 218 220 000 | to Ch. No. 218 220 000 |
| Paint | L 50 K (47) Neptune blue  | L 50 K (47) Neptune blue | L 87 (13) pearl white | L 282 (42) lotus white  | L 345 (41) light grey |
| Upholstery | 35 dark blue 68 | 36 beige 68 | 36 beige 68 | 36 beige 68 | 36 beige 68 |
| - continued - |
| to Ch. No. 218 220 000 |
| Paint | L 512 (38) velvet green | L 567 (46) ivory |
| Upholstery | 36 beige 68 | 45 medium grey 68 |
| Load compartment interior: L 74 X dark grey 68 up to Chassis No. 218 059 934; L 275 light beige from Chassis No. 218 059 935, Mod. 271, 274: L 567 ivory Wheel disc, rim: L 581 cloud white; Hub cap: L 70 X grey silver; Bumpers: L 581 cloud white, Mod. 271, 274: L 567 ivory Steering column tube, gearshift and hand brake lever: L 41 black; Seat frame: LD 43 grey black |
| August 1968 up to July 1970 From Ch. N. 219 000 001 to 210 2300 000 |
| Paint | L 50 K (47) Neptune blue | L 282 (42) lotus white | L 345 (41) light grey | L 512 (38) velvet green | L 567 (46) ivory |
| Upholstery | 51 dark beige 69 | 51 dark beige 69 | 51 dark beige 69 | 51 dark beige 69 | 45 medium grey 68 |
| Load compartment interior: L 275 light beige, Mod. 271, 274: L 567 ivory Wheel disc, rim: L 581 cloud white; Hub cap: L 70 X grey silver; Bumpers: L 581 cloud white, Mod. 271, 274: L 567 ivory Steering column tube, gearshift and hand brake lever: L 41 black; Seat frame: LD 43 grey black |
| August 1970 from Ch. N. 211 2000 001 |
| Paint | L 31 H (03) chianti red  | L 50 K (47) Neptune blue | L 60 D (09) elm green  | L 90 D (06) pastel white  | L 345 (41) light grey | L 567 (46) ivory |
| Upholstery | 51 dark beige 69 | 51 dark beige 69 | 51 dark beige 69 | 51 dark beige 69 | 51 dark beige 69 | 45 medium grey 68 |
| Upholstery | 61 medium grey 68 |
| Load compartment interior Mod. 211-216, 231-235, 261-268: L 275 light beige; Mod. 271, 274: L567 ivory Wheel disc: L 91 chrome color; Hub cap: L 91 chrome color; Bumpers: L 90 D pastel white Steering column tube, gearshift and hand brake lever: L 41 black; Seat frame: LD 43 grey black |
Standard Microbus - Deluxe Microbus
| March 1950 up to February 1955 From Chassis Number 20 00 001 up to 20 117 901 |
| Paint - lower | L 75 light beige  | L 22 medium grey | L 221 stone grey  | L 53 sealing wax red |
| Paint - upper | L 76 brown beige | L 23 silver grey  | L 221 stone grey | L 73 chestnut brown |
| Upholstery Standard | beige | beige | beige |
| Upholstery Deluxe | black |
| March 1955 up to July 1958 From Chassis Number 20 117 902 up to 374 810 |
| Paint - lower | L 311 sand green  | L 260 sand grey | L 53 sealing wax red |
| Paint - upper | L 312 palm green  | L 260 sand grey | L 73 chestnut brown |
| Upholstery Standard | soft green (77) | light brown (76) |
| Upholstery Deluxe | light brown (76) |
| August 1958 up to March 1961 From Chassis Number 374 811 up to 749 000 |
| Paint - lower | L 346 (GREEN) mango green  | L 21 pearl grey | L 53 (SW) sealing wax red |
| Paint - upper | L 347 (GR) seagull grey  | L 21 pearl grey | L 472 (BGR) beige grey  |
| Upholstery Standard | caramel brown (76) | caramel brown (76) |
| Upholstery Deluxe | blue grey (77) | blue grey (77) |
| Interior panels Standard | 326 soft beige/ caramel brown (76) | 326 soft beige/ caramel brown (76) |
| Interior panels Deluxe | 329 blue grey/ dark grey (77) | 329 blue grey/ dark grey (77) |
| Hub cap | chrome | chrome | chrome |
| Wheel disc | L82 silver white | L 41 black | L82 silver white |
| Rim | L82 silver white | L 41 black | L82 silver white |
| Bumper | L82 silver white | L21 pearl grey | L82 silver white |
| Sun visor | L376 gazelle beige | 744 silver beige Ks67 | 744 silver beige Ks67 |
| Lining - Luggage Standard | 038 como green | 038 como green (possibly incorrect) |
| Lining - Luggage Deluxe | 020 basalt grey | 020 basalt grey |
| Roof lining Standard | 459 light beige H123 | 459 light beige H123 |
| Roof lining Deluxe | 460 light grey H124 | 460 light grey H124 |
| Sunroof | 568 iceland green V25 | 559 jupiter grey V15 | 573 light grey V31 |
| Steering column tube, gearshift, and hand brake lever L471 stone beige; Flashing indicator - self cancelling switch 035 stone beige; Seat frame L41 black; Horn button L466 silver beige; Shifter boot 039 anthracite; Beading white K650; Shift knob, handbrake button, heater knob, headlight knob, choke knob, and windshield wiper knob 011 ivory; Escutcheon (inner door handle), inner door handles, and turn signal knob 036 silver beige |
| March 1961 up to July 1964 From Chassis Number 749 001 up to 1 328 271 |
| Paint - lower | L 380 (42 or TK) turquoise | L 325 (43 or MGR) mouse grey  | L 53 (45 or SW) sealing wax red |
| Paint - upper | L 289 (17 or BLW) blue white  | L 87 (13 or PW) pearl white | L 472 (44 or BGR) beige grey |
| Upholstery Standard | como green (81) | basalt grey (80) | basalt grey (80) |
| Upholstery Deluxe | como green (81) | basalt grey (80) | silver beige/ basalt grey (75) |
| Beading for seats/trim panel | phosphor K663 | silver beige K659 | silver beige K659 |
| Interior panels Standard | 291 phosphor/ como green | 292 silver beige/ basalt grey | 292 silver beige/ basalt grey |
| Interior panels Deluxe | 291 phosphor/ como green | 292 silver beige/ basalt grey | 292 silver beige/ basalt grey (75) |
| Hub cap | chrome | chrome | chrome |
| Wheel disc | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white |
| Rim | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white |
| Bumper | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white |
| Sun visor | 741 ice blue Ks66 | 744 silver beige Ks67 | 744 silver beige Ks67 |
| Lining - Luggage Standard | 038 como green | 020 basalt grey | 020 basalt grey |
| Lining - Luggage Deluxe | 038 como green | 020 basalt grey | 020 basalt grey |
| Roof lining Standard | 465 ice blue H125 | 466 silver beige H126 | 466 silver beige H126 |
| Roof lining Deluxe | 465 ice blue H125 | 466 silver beige H126 | 466 silver beige H126 |
| Sunroof | 631 blue-white V106 | 627 pearl white V98 | 573 light grey V31 |
| Steering column tube, gearshift, and hand brake lever L466 silver beige; Shifter boot 039 anthracite; Horn button L466 silver beige; Seat frame L41 black; Shift knob, handbrake button, heater knob, headlight knob, choke knob, and windshield wiper knob 011 ivory; Escutcheon, inner door handles, flashing indicator - self cancelling switch, and turn signal knob 036 silver beige 1964 only: Headlight switch, choke control knob, and windshield wiper knob 036 silver beige |
| August 1964 up to July 1965 - see brochure From Chassis Number 215 000 001 up to 215 190 000 |
| Paint - lower | L 360 (12) sea blue  | L 512 (38) velvet green | L 53 (45) sealing wax red |
| Paint - upper | L 289 (17) blue white | L 289 (17) blue white | L 472 (44) beige grey |
| Upholstery Standard | mesh grey (83) | mesh grey (83) | mesh grey (83) |
| Upholstery Deluxe | mesh grey (83) | mesh grey (83) | mesh grey (83) |
| Beading for seats/trim panel | grey K676 | grey K676 | grey K676 |
| Interior panels Standard | 302 mesh grey/grey | 302 mesh grey/grey | 302 mesh grey/grey |
| Interior panels Deluxe | 302 mesh grey/grey | 302 mesh grey/grey | 302 mesh grey/grey |
| Hub cap | chrome | chrome | chrome |
| Wheel disc | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white |
| Rim | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white |
| Bumper | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white |
| Sun visor | 702 cloud white Ks81 | 702 cloud white Ks81 | 702 cloud white Ks81 |
| Roof lining | 381 cloud white K456B | 381 cloud white K456B | 381 cloud white K456B |
| Sunroof | 631 blue-white V106 | 631 blue-white V106 | 573 light grey V31 |
| Steering column tube, gearshift, seat frames, and hand brake lever L466 silver beige; Escutcheon, inner door handles, shift knob, handbrake button, heater knob, headlight knob, turn signal knob, flashing indicator - self cancelling switch, horn button, and windshield wiper knob 036 silver beige; Shifter boot 039 anthracite; Coat hook (241, 244) cloud white |
| August 1965 up to July 1967 - see brochure From Chassis Number 216 000 001 up to 217 148 459 |
| Paint - lower | L 360 (12) sea blue | L 512 (38) velvet green | L 282 (42) lotus white | L 555 (43) titian red  |
| Paint - upper | L 680 (18) cumulus white  | L 87 (13) pearl white | L 282 (42) lotus white | L 472 (44) beige grey |
| Upholstery Standard | mesh grey/grey (83) | mesh grey/grey (83) | mesh grey/grey (83) | mesh grey/grey (83) |
| Upholstery Deluxe | aero papyrus/steel (72) | mesh platinum/ platinum silver (70) | aero balearic/ sienna beige (71) | mesh platinum/ platinum silver (70) |
| Interior panels Standard | 307 mesh grey/grey | 307 mesh grey/grey | 307 mesh grey/grey | 307 mesh grey/grey |
| Interior panels Deluxe | 492 aero papyrus/steel | 494 mesh platinum/ platinum silver | 493 aero balearic/ sienna beige | 494 mesh platinum/ platinum silver |
| Hub cap | chrome | chrome | chrome | chrome |
| Wheel disc | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white |
| Rim | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white |
| Bumper | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white | L82 silver white |
| Grab handle Standard | 036 silver beige | 036 silver beige | 036 silver beige | 036 silver beige |
| Arm rest Standard | 703 grey | 703 grey | 703 grey | 703 grey |
| Grab handle/Arm rest Deluxe | 979 steel | 978 platinum silver | 980 sienna beige | 978 platinum silver |
| Sun visor Standard | cloud white | cloud white | cloud white | cloud white |
| Sun visor/Coat hook Deluxe | cumulus white | cloud white | cloud white | cloud white |
| Insulation - Wheel housing Standard | 974 mouse grey | 974 mouse grey | 974 mouse grey | 974 mouse grey |
| Insulation - Wheel housing Deluxe | 983 strato | 981 polecat | 982 dark brown | 981 polecat |
| Floor mats Standard | 967 black | 967 black | 967 black | 967 black |
| Floor mats Deluxe | 983 strato | 981 polecat | 982 dark brown | 981 polecat |
| Sunroof | 977 cumulus white V151 | 627 pearl white V98 | 976 lotus white V150 | 573 light grey V31 |
| Gearshift and hand brake lever, horn button L466 silver beige; Shifter boot 045 grey-black; Emergency brake boot 967 black; Escutcheon, inner door handles, shift knob, handbrake button, heater knob, windshield wiper knob, flashing indicator - self cancelling switch, turn signal knob, Headlight knob 036 silver beige |
| August 1967 up to July 1968 - see brochure From Ch. N. 218 000 001 to 218 220 000 |
| Paint | L 50 K (47) neptune blue | L 282 (42) lotus white | L 555 (43) titian red | L 620 (02) savannah beige  | L 10 H arizona yellow |
| Roof (241-251) | L 581 (61) cloud white | L 581 (61) cloud white | L 581 (61) cloud white | L 581 (61) cloud white |
| Upholstery | 33 light grey 68/ medium grey 68 | 41 indian red 68 | 33 light grey 68/ medium grey 68 | 34 light sand 66/ khaki brown 68 |
| Wheel disc, rim Mod. 221-228, 281, 285: L 581 cloud white; Mod 241-251: L 41 black Hub cap Mod 221-228, 281, 285: L 70 X grey silver; Bumpers: L 581 cloud white Steering column tube, gearshift and hand brake lever: L 41 black; Seat frame: LD 43 grey black |
| August 1968 up to July 1970 - see brochure From Ch. N. 219 000 001 to 210 2300 000 |
| Paint | L 30 H (68) montana red  | L 50 H (68) brilliant blue  | L 282 (42) lotus white | L 610 (22) delta green  | L 620 (02) savannah beige |
| Roof | L 581 (61) cloud white | L 581 (61) cloud white | L 581 (61) cloud white | L 581 (61) cloud white |
| Upholstery | 33 light grey 68/ medium grey 68 | 33 light grey 68/ medium grey 68 | 40 black 68 | 33 light grey 68/ medium grey 68 | 34 light sand 66/ khaki brown 68 |
| Upholstery | 40 black 68 | 40 black 68 | 47 gala red 69 | 40 black 68 | 40 black 68 |
| Wheel disc, rim Mod. 221-228, 281, 285: L 581 cloud white; Mod 241-251: L 41 black Hub cap Mod 221-228, 281, 285: L 70 X grey silver; Bumpers: L 581 cloud white Steering column tube, gearshift and hand brake lever: L 41 black; Seat frame: LD 43 grey black |
| August 1970 from Ch. N. 211 2000 001 - see brochure |
| Paint | L 11 H (04) sierra yellow  | L 31 H (03) chianti red | L 53 D (05) niagra blue  | L 60 D (09) elm green | L 90 D (06) pastel white | L 91 D (65) kansas beige  |
| Roof | 06 pastel white 10 black | 06 pastel white 10 black | 06 pastel white 10 black | 06 pastel white 10 black | 06 pastel white 10 black | 06 pastel white 10 black |
| Upholstery leatherette | 40 black 68 | 40 black 68 | 40 black 68 | 40 black 68 | 40 black 68 | 40 black 68 |
| Upholstery leatherette | 50 black 68 | 50 black 68 | 50 black 68 | 50 black 68 | 50 black 68 | 50 black 68 |
| Upholstery leatherette | 52 alabaster 71 | 52 alabaster 71 | 52 alabaster 71 53 cork 71 | 52 alabaster 71 53 cork 71 | 47 gala red 69 53 cork 71 | 53 cork 71 |
| Upholstery leatherette | 60 gala red 69 53 cork 71 |
| Upholstery cloth | 06 alabaster 71 | 06 alabaster 71 | 06 alabaster 71 | 06 alabaster 71 |
| Wheel disc: L 91 chrome color; Bumpers: L 90 D pastel white Steering column tube, gearshift and hand brake lever: L 41 black; Seat frame: LD 43 grey black |
These color combinations were most common on Westfalias and Commercial vehicles There is some discussion over what SK means, Sikkens or Sonder (Special) and Kombination (Combination) Thanks to Greg, Lind, and other people who have submitted some information.
| 1959-1963 SK Paint Codes |
| Code | Paint |
| SK603D |  | Olive Drab? (Unconfirmed)Seen on '63 Kombi delivered to German Post Office |
| SK605 |  | Sand Green |
| SK605A | | Sand Green |
| SK607 | Dark Grey |
| SK610 | | Olive drab (Military) |
| SK614 | - | White (color?) overPale Grey |
| SK614E | - | Pale Grey |
| SK618 | - | Alcan White |
| SK618A | | Pearl White |
| SK618B | - | White - exact color? |
| SK618C | - | White - exact color? |
| SK618E | - | White - exact color? |
| SK624 | - | Orange |
| SK632 | - | ? |
| SK633 | - | Ivory |
| SK633B | - | Ivory |
| SK633C | - | Ivory |
| SK648 | - | Postal Yellow |
| SK648B | - | Postal Yellow |
| SK648D | - | Postal Yellow |
| SK649C | | Olive drab (Military) |
| SK654A | | Beige grey over Sealing wax red |
| SK654B | | Beige grey over Sealing wax red |
| SK654C | | Beige grey over Sealing wax red |
| SK654D | | Beige grey over Sealing wax red |
| SK654E | | Sealing wax red |
| SK654G | | Beige grey over Sealing wax red |
| SK669 | Light BeigeSeen on '59 Single Cab |
| SK678 | White |
| SK682 | | Beige grey over Sealing wax red |
| SK688 |  | Fire vehicle red |
| SK688B | | Fire vehicle red |
| SK688C | | Fire vehicle red |
| SK688D | | Fire vehicle red |
| SK6880 | | Fire vehicle red |
| SK691 | | White (color?) overDove blue |
| SK691A | | Dove blue (Commercials?) |
| SK691D | | Dove blue (Westfalia) |
| SK692 |  | Sand green over Palm green |
| SK692A | | Sand green over Palm green |
| SK693 | | Seagull grey over Mango green |
| SK699 | | Palm green over Sand green |
| SK699A | | Palm green over Sand green |
| SK699F? | | Palm green over Sand green |
| SK1007 | - | Lught Blue overDove Blue? Seen on '62 15-Window |
| SK1011B | - | Orange - Exact color? |
| SK1021 |  | Yukon yellow |
| SK1022 | | Pearl white over Mouse grey |
| SK1023 | | Blue white over Turquoise |
| SK1024 | - | Canada Bell green |
| SK1025C |  | Norwegian Army green |
| SK1025D | | Norwegian Army green? Seen on '62 Crew Cab |
| SK1032 | | Close to Dove blue |
| SK1033 | | Light grey |
| SK1034 | | Sealing wax red |
| SK1049 | | Ruby red |
| SK1050 | | Turquoise |
| SK1051 | | Pearl white |
| SK1059 | - | Dealership logo |
| SK1082 | - | ? Seen on German '63 Kombi |
| SK1083 | | Olive drab (Military)Seen on Switzerland '62 Salesflap |
| 1963-1967 Westfalia/Commercial Codes/Special Order The following codes are usually preceded by 523 where 5 = export model and 23 = Model (Kombi) |
| Code | Paint |
| 000 |  | Black |
| 001 | | Black |
| 006 | - | Black? Seen on German 1967 Deluxe |
| 100 | - | Ivory? Seen on Austrian '67 Ambulance |
| 104 | - | Postal Yellow |
| 115 | - | Ivory Seen on German '67 Westy |
| 143 | - | Ivory? Seen on German '67 Kombi |
| 140 | - | Unknown - Seen on German '66 and '67 Highroofs |
| 308 | | Beige grey over Sealing wax red |
| 309 | | Beige grey over Sealing wax red |
| 316 | | Ruby red |
| 319 | | Beige grey over Titian red |
| 320 | | Beige grey over Titian red |
| 506 | | Dove blue |
| 507 | - | Blue - unknown color |
| 512 | - | Blue - unknown colorSeen on UN-port '64 13-Window Deluxe |
| 528 | | Blue white over Sea blue |
| 537 | | Cumulus white over Sea blue |
| 538 | | Cumulus white over Sea blue |
| 600 | | Black |
| 610 | | Olive drab (Military) |
| 622 | | Blue white over Turquoise |
| 623 | | Blue white over Turquoise |
| 626 | | Olive drab (Military) |
| 628 | | TurquoiseSeen on Tourist-delivery 6/64 SO-33 |
| 642 | | Velvet green |
| 643 | | Blue white over Velvet green Seen on German-delivery, export '65 DormobileSeen on Gibraltar-delivery, '65 SO-42 |
| 653 | | Pearl white over Velvet green |
| 654 | | Pearl white over Velvet green |
| 700 | Unknown, seen on AA-port 6.65 Kombi |
| 703 | | Light grey |
| 717 | | Pearl white over Mouse grey |
| 718 | Unknown Seen on USA 8.63 Ragtop Kombi |
| 735 |  | Anthracite |
| 900 | | Pearl white? |
| 901 | | Pearl white? |
| 907 | | Pearl white |
| Public Service SO Codes |
| 000 | | Black |
| 001 | | Black |
| 115 | | Ivory (Ambulance) |
| 146 |  | Orange? (Airport Vehicle?) Seen on '67 Single Cab |
| 200 | | Orange (Airport Vehicle) |
| 300 | | Red (Fire Truck) |
| 501 | | Dove Blue |
| 614 | | Green (Police) |
| 703 | | Light Grey |
| 706 | | Grey (Blood Donor Service) |
| 726 | | Olive drab (Military) |
| 904 |  | White (Police) |
| Export Military Codes |
| 609 | - | Dutch Military Green |
| 612 | - | Swedish Military Green |
| 625 | - | Olive Green |
| 627 | - | Swiss Military Green |
| 628 | - | Olive Green |
| Type 2 Paint Code Listing |
| Color | Chip | Years | VW code | Paint code | PPG/Ditzler code |
| Medium grey | | 50-53 | L22 |
| Silver grey | | 50-55 | L23 |
| Light beige | | 50-55 | L75 |
| Stone grey | | 50-55 | L221 |
| Pearl grey | | 50-61 | L21 |
| Sealing wax red | | 50-65 | L53 | 71025 |
| Dove blue | | 50-67 | 40 | L31 | 11668 |
| White | -67 | L84 |
| Postal Yellow |  | -67 | L63 |
| Fire engine red | | -67 | L256 |
| Chestnut brown | | 50-58 | L73 | 21818 |
| Brown beige | | 50-55 | L76 |
| Grey | | 53-58 | L28 |
| Ivory | | 53-79 | 46 | L62 |
| Sand grey | - | 55-58 | L260 |
| Palm green | | 55-58 | L312 | 42489 |
| Sand green | | 55-58 | L311 | 42488 |
| Light grey | | 58-79 | 41 | L345 | 31960 |
| Beige grey | 59-64 | L472 |
| Mango green | | 59-61 | L346 | 42582 |
| Seagull grey | | 59-61 | L347 | 31889 |
| Ruby red | | 61-64 | 11 | L456 | 71219 |
| Turquoise | | 61-64 | 42 | L380 | 42878 |
| Blue white | | 61-64 | 17 | L289 | 12622 |
| Pearl white | | 61-68 | 13 | L87 | 8237 |
| Velvet green | | 64-70 | 38 | L512 | 43319 |
| Sea blue #2 | | 65-67 | 12 | L360 | 12945 |
| Cumulus white | | 66-67 | 18 | L680 | 8649 |
| Titian red | | 66-68 | 43 | L555 | 71558 |
| Savannah beige | | 68-70 | L620 | 22897 |
| Lotus white | | 66-70 | 42 | L282 | 8650 |
| Ivory | | L567 |
| Cloud white | L581 |
| Neptune blue | | 68-79 | L50K | 13454 |
| Montana red | | 69-70 | L30H |
| Brilliant blue | | 69-70 | L50H |
| Delta green | | 69-70 | 22 | L610 | 43589 |
| Sierra yellow | | 71-72 | L11H |
| Niagra blue | | 71-72 | L53D |
| Chianti red | | 71-72 | L31H |
| Pastel white | | 71-up | 06 | L90D |
| Elm green | | 71-72 | 09 | L60D |
| Kansas beige | | 71-72 | 65 | L91D |
| Kasan red |  | 73-75 | L30B |
| Orient blue |  | 73-75 | L53H |
| Ceylon beige |  | 73-78 | L13H |
| Sumatra green |  | 73-78 | L61B |
| Brilliant orange | | 73-79 | 07 | L20B |
| Bali yellow |  | 74-75 | L62H |
| Sage green |  | 74-79 | L63H |
| Marino yellow |  | 74-79 | L20A |
| Senegal red |  | 76-79 | L31A |
| Reef blue |  | 76-79 | L57H |
| Diamond silver |  | 76-79 | L97A |
| Atlas white | | 77 | L91Z |
| Agate brown |  | 77-79 | L86Z |
| Dakota beige |  | 78 | L13A |
| Red fox |  | 78 | LH3A |
| Date Nut brown |  | 78 | LH8A |
| Panama brown |  | 78-79 | L12A |
| Mexico beige |  | 79 | LE1M | 3191 |
| Miscellaneous Colors |
| Silver white (Wheels and bumpers) |  | 50-? | L82 | 8251 |
| White grey(Pinstripe) |  | -67 | L80 |
| Grey-black | 61-68 | L43 |
| Dove grey(Hubcap) | L249 |
| Silver beige(Various parts) | L466 |
| Chassis black | L151 |
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