REF: IN2VWS-CLAYTON-VIC-1954-1976
The definitive factory reference for Australian-built aircooled Volkswagens.
Clayton, Victoria · 1954 – 1976
MODELS COVERED
TYPE 1Beetle
1954 – 1976
Assembled at Clayton from CKD kits. Australian-specific colour codes and option packages differ from Wolfsburg production.
TYPE 2Bus / Kombi
1954 – 1976
Kombi, Microbus, Pickup and delivery Van variants assembled locally.
TYPE 3Type 3
1963 – 1973
Notchback, Fastback, and Squareback assembled at Clayton. Australian-spec equipment lists and paint codes documented.
TYPE 1-BASEDCountry Buggy
1967 – 1968
Uniquely Australian - designed and built at Clayton specifically for rural use. Open steel body on a Beetle floorpan.
FACTORY DATA BY DECADE
1950s
1954 – 1959| ›Clayton plant paint codes (Australian palette) |
| ›Standard equipment lists — Australian spec |
| ›Optional extras available through dealers |
| ›Engine specifications by model year |
| ›CKD kit assembly identifiers |
| ›Early production chassis number ranges |
1960s
1960 – 1969| ›Full Australian colour range with period names |
| ›Dealer-fitted accessories (Australian catalogue) |
| ›Model year change summaries — local variations |
| ›Upholstery and interior trim codes |
| ›Australian-only option packages |
| ›Clayton plant production records |
1970s
1970 – 1976| ›Late-production Australian paint codes |
| ›ADR compliance equipment by model year |
| ›Final Clayton production specifications |
| ›Australian-market limited editions |
| ›Factory option codes (M-codes) — local variants |
| ›Plant closure production data (1976) |
MKA Decoder
Australian-assembled Beetles were stamped with a unique local build number. Numbers prefixed MKA were assigned by Martin & King Pty Ltd from 1953 until July 1957. When Volkswagen took over the Clayton plant in August 1957, the prefix changed to C (Clayton). Enter the stamp as found on the car.
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