Reference 1
This is a 5.5" X 3" color sample chip book dated "From August, 1955". Colors listed are through 1960 with a few 1961 colors. Details for interior combinations are listed on the back of the chip. Some are very detailed others only list the basics.

Reference 2
This is a 1960 only color chip book. Details are limited to car, upholstery and convertible top colors. A few of the special order convertible colors that were not listed elsewhere are contained in this book.

Reference 3
This is a 1961 only color chip book. Details are limited to car, upholstery and convertible top colors.

Reference 4
This is a 5.5" X 3" color sample chip book dated October, 1952 - July 1955. Details for interior combinations are listed on the back of the chip. Again, some are very detailed others only list the basics. A special thank you to Chucks Convertible Parts for allowing us to borrow this for a few days.

Reference 5
We have in our showroom many of these factory color brochures. Details are limited to car, upholstery and convertible top colors.

Reference 6
This is a post March 1955-July 1955 color swatch book (perhaps the early 1955 colors had been removed). Details are limited to car, upholstery and convertible top colors.

Reference 7
A general color chart book published by VW covering the 1950's and early 60's. We found this book to contain colors not found elsewhere. Unfortunately it gives information only on dates the colors were used. You can view a copy of this book at http://karmannghia.org/paint_chips.html

. If you own a Karmann Ghia this is an excellent link for colors and overall good information.

Reference 8
VW of Germany parts book. Dated 1971.

Reference 9
"The Spare Parts Advisor". The spare parts advisor was a publication distributed to the official Volkswagen parts department dealers throughout the world. This is in French. Dated August 1959. List colors for Beetles produced in 1960. Had some convertible top colors that we did not have.

Reference 10
"Volkswagen Colour Combinations" This book covers almost all of the different combinations from 1961-1966 Bug and Bus. This is the source for 1961-1966 color refrences.

Reference 11
"The Spare Parts Advisor".  This is an excellent reference on the steps Volkswagen preformed to test paint quality.  Also list color combos for 1956.

Reference 13
1969 Volkswagen Colors. Printed in the USA. Distributed by Volkswagen dealers.

Reference 14
1970 Volkswagen Colors. Distributed by Volkswagen dealers. Printed in the USA. A couple of controversial colors are said to have been used. We have not seen a Pearl White Westfalia but they say this was the only white used on Westfalia? Rich Morris who works in our sales staff owns a Lotus White Westfalia. Perhaps European delivery's?

Reference 15
1971 Volkswagen Colors. Printed in the USA. Distributed by Volkswagen dealers.

Reference 16
1972 Volkswagen Colors. Printed in the USA. Distributed by Volkswagen dealers.

Reference 17
1973 Volkswagen Colors. Printed in the USA. Distributed by Volkswagen dealers.

Reference 18
1974 Volkswagen Colors. Printed in the USA. Distributed by Volkswagen dealers.