1971 Volkswagen Beetle 2-door sedan
The Beetle sedan (VW Type 1). The chassis number carries the model and model year; the engine is not encoded.
1112287758
2-door sedan
Body
Air-cooled era
Era
Source: NICB VIN manuals 1973-79; Volkswagen chassis-number charts.
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1971 Volkswagen Beetle
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VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Model Code | 11 | Beetle |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Serial Number | 2287758 | Unit #2287758 |
Basic Information
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1971
Body Style2-door sedan
ManufacturerVolkswagen
EraAir-cooled era
Body Styles Offered
- 2-door sedan (Beetle)
- 2-door sedan (Super Beetle)
In 1970 and 1971 the Super Beetle used the same model designator as the standard Beetle, so the number does not say which one this is.
Engine & Details
Pattern SourceVolkswagen