VW type designations
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From the original prototype until 1980, Volkswagen assigned a unique type designation to identify each model.
Pre-war and wartime (1932-1945) designations
| Type # | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Ferdinand Porsche prototype |
Post-war British control (1945-1949) type designations
| Type # | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Two-door saloon |
German control (1949-1980) type designations
Type 1
| Type # | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 111 | Standard Beetle Sedan, LHD |
| Type # | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 111 | Torsion bar, swing-axle Beetle, LHD |
