The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) can be found in at least two different locations in your car. The identification plate is found under the front hood beside the hood lock. The 7-10 digit number after the words "Fahrgest. Nr." is the chassis number. It describes the model number, model year, and serial number for vehicles for the model years 1965-73. For model years 1961-64, the chassis number is a 7-digit number serial starting with "0".
The chassis number is also found on the frame tunnel under the rear seat. This number matches the number found on the identification plate from the factory, but in some cases the floor pan or front body clip may have been replaced, so that the numbers no longer match. The floor pan is interchangeable with any of the Type 3 body styles, including the T34 Karmann Ghia, so in addition to serial numbers not matching, it is possible that the model numbers may not match.
Starting in 1968, all cars destined for the US market also have the chassis number located on the left of the instrument panel so that the number is visible from the outside of the car. In addition, there is a sticker found in the left doorjamb that shows the date of manufacture as well as the chassis number.
Paint/Color Codes
Most of the color samples shown here were provided by AutoColorLibrary.com, and are among the best I have found. Because monitors vary, it is suggested that the colors shown on your screen be used as a reference only. They are sorted by the year they were first available, with the year range showing the model years for each color. Please let me know of any errors or omissions, and I will correct them.
A special thanks to Dave Birchall, who has supplied the colour samples shown with a "D" Code from his collection of Dulux colour chips used in Australia.
The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) can be found in at least two different locations in your car. The identification plate is found under the front hood beside the hood lock. The 7-10 digit number after the words "Fahrgest. Nr." is the chassis number. It describes the model number, model year, and serial number for vehicles for the model years 1965-73. For model years 1961-64, the chassis number is a 7-digit number serial starting with "0".
The chassis number is also found on the frame tunnel under the rear seat. This number matches the number found on the identification plate from the factory, but in some cases the floor pan or front body clip may have been replaced, so that the numbers no longer match. The floor pan is interchangeable with any of the Type 3 body styles, including the T34 Karmann Ghia, so in addition to serial numbers not matching, it is possible that the model numbers may not match.
Starting in 1968, all cars destined for the US market also have the chassis number located on the left of the instrument panel so that the number is visible from the outside of the car. In addition, there is a sticker found in the left doorjamb that shows the date of manufacture as well as the chassis number.
