(o\_!_/o) Volkswagon Type - 1 - Patchy Historical Review

[MSKhan18]

Hi there,

Had a lot of time on my hands so I've put together this little historical review for all my friends on Pakwheels ..... especially for the "bugged" fans!

Not all info is complete and listed options are for both European/US specs. Before you guys start shouting at me, please note, this is not an exhaustive list and does not list all option/upgrades/introductions. If you feel there is a mistake ... do not send me an email .... Go kick a 'rolla!

Happy New Year to all of you.

MSKHAN

[MSKhan18]

Model Year: 1940
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-00,001 to 1-01000
Production Period: 1 Jan 1940 - 31 Dec 1940
Engines #s: 1-00,001 to 1-01000
HP: 22 BHP
Compression Ratio: 5.8:1
Engine Capacity: 985 cc

[MSKhan18]

Model Year: 1941
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-01,001 to 1-05,656
Production Period: 1 Jan 1941 - 31 Dec 1941
Engines #s: 1-01,001 to 1-06,251
HP: 22 BHP
Compression Ratio: 5.8:1
Engine Capacity: 985 cc

[MSKhan18]

Model Year: 1942
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-05,657 to 1-014,383
Production Period: 1 Jan 1942 - 31 Dec 1942
Engines #s: 1-06,252 to 1-017,133
HP: 22 BHP
Compression Ratio: 5.8:1
Engine Capacity: 985 cc

[MSKhan18]

Model Year: 1943
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-014,384 to 1-032,302
Production Period: 1 Jan 1943 - 31 Dec 1943
Engines #s: 1-017,114 to 1-045,707
HP: 25 BHP
Compression Ratio: 5.8:1
Engine Capacity: 1100 cc

[MSKhan18]

Model Year: 1944
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-032,305 to 1-051,999
Production Period: 1 Jan 1944 - 31 Dec 1944
Engines #s: 1-045,708 to 1-077,683
HP: 25 BHP
Compression Ratio: 5.8:1
Engine Capacity: 1100 cc

[MSKhan18]

Model Year: 1945
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-052,000 to 1-053,814
Production Period: 1 Jan 1945 - 31 Dec 1945
Engines #s: 1-077,684 to 1-079,093
HP: 25 BHP
Compression Ratio: 5.8:1
Engine Capacity: 985 cc

[MSKhan18]

Model Year: 1946
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-053,815 to 1-063,796
Production Period: 1 Jan 1946 - 31 Dec 1946
Engines #s: 1-079,094 to 1-090,732
HP: 25 BHP
Compression Ratio: 5.8:1
Engine Capacity: 1100 cc

[MSKhan18]

Model Year: 1947
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-063,797 to 1-072,743
Production Period: 1 Jan 1947 - 31 Dec 1947
Engines #s: 1-090,733 to 1-0,100,788

[MSKhan18]

Model Year: 1948
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-072,744 to 1-091,921
Production Period: 1 Jan 1948 - 31 Dec 1948
Engines #s: 1-0,100,789 to 1-0,122,649
Total Production: 19,244

[MSKhan18]

Model Year: 1949
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-091,922 to 1-138,554
Production Period: 1 Jan 1949 - 31 Dec 1949
Engines #s: 1-0,122,650 to 1-0,169,913
Total Production: 46,146
Mechanical: Solex Carbs std

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Model Year: 1950
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-138,655 to 1-220,133
Production Period: 1 Jan 1950 - 31 Dec 1950
Engines #s: 1-0,169,914 to 1-0,265,999
Total Production: 81,979
Mechanical: Hydraulic brakes, Sound Muffler in Heater ducts

[MSKhan18]

Model Year: 1951
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-220,134 to 1-313,829
Production Period: 1 Jan 1951 - 31 Dec 1951
Engines #s: 1-0,265,000 to 1-0,379,470
Total Production: 114,348 units

[MSKhan18]

Model Year: 1952
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-318,830 to 1-428,156
Production Period: 1 Jan 1952 - 31 Dec 1952
Engines #s: 1-0,379,472 to 1-0,519,258
Total Production: 114,348 units
Mechanical: 26 PCI Carbs, 3 Gear synchronized transmission, Tire Size changed to 6.40 x 15

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Model Year: 1953
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-428,157 to 1-575,414
Production Period: 1 Jan 1953 - 31 Dec 1953
Engines #s: 1-0,519,259 to 1-0,695,281
Total Production: 151,323 units
Mechanical: Separate Brake Fluid Reservoir
Cosmetic: Oval Windows introduced

[MSKhan18]

Model Year: 1954
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-575,415 to 1-781,884
Production Period: 1 Jan 1954 - 31 Dec 1954
Engines #s: 1-0,695,283 to 1-0,945,525
HP: 36 BHP
Compression Ratio: 6.1:1
Engine Capacity: 1200 cc
Total Production: 202,174 units
Mechanical: 36 HP engine introduced, Oil bath Air Cleaner introduced, Vaccum & Mechanical Distributor, Combined Ignition & Starter switch, Beetles require no Break-In period!

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Model Year: 1955
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-781,885 to 1-060,929
Production Period: 1 Jan 1955 - 31 Dec 1955
Engines #s: 1-0,945,527 to 1-1,277,347
HP: 36 BHP
Compression Ratio: 6.1:1
Engine Capacity: 1200 cc
Total Production: 279,986 units
Mechanical: New Fuel Tank

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Model Year: 1956
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-060,930 to 1-394,119
Production Period: 1 Jan 1956 - 31 Dec 1956
Engines #s: 1-1,277,348 to 1-1,678,209
HP: 36 BHP
Compression Ratio: 6.1:1
Engine Capacity: 1200 cc
Total Production: 333,190 units
Mechanical: Larger Starter Motor

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Model Year: 1957
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-394,120 to 1-774,680
Production Period: 1 Jan 1957 - 31 Dec 1957
Engines #s: 1-1,678,210 to 1-2,158,321
HP: 36 BHP
Compression Ratio: 6.1:1
Engine Capacity: 1200 cc
Total Production: 380,561 units
Mechanical: Flat Type Accelerator
Cosmetic: Tubeless Tires introduced, New Dash

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Model Year: 1958
Sedan Chassis #s: 1-774,681 to 2-226,206
Production Period: 1 Jan 1958 - 31 Dec 1958
Engines #s: 1-2,156,322 to 1-2,721,313
HP: 36 BHP
Compression Ratio: 6.1:1
Engine Capacity: 1200 cc
Total Production: 451,526 units