1971 VW Bus M-Plate Decoded!

Here's how my M-Plate translates. I had thought someone painted it two-tone but turns out it's just a crappy stock paint job. THey painted the whole thing blue then painted the top White.


Pretty cool.

M-Plate content Model Type 2 (T2) mod. 221(1) - Microbus - 7 seater (arrangement 2-2-3) - Sliding door right - LHD Chassis number 2212022362 Serial number 022 362 Modelyear 1971 Planned production date Wednesday, 26 August 1970 Number for production planning  (temporary serial number) 7931 Type of engine Type 1 (AE) - 1584cc, 37 kw (50 bhp DIN) Type of transmission Manual 4-speed gearbox Paint color Color upper part : L90D -   Pastel White Color lower part : L53D -   Niagara Blue Interior color (doorpanels and seats) 40 - Black Leatherette Destination USA, East reserve

Here's a link to the site that did the decoding