VW1300S on deck lid

B.Rich · Post by **B.Rich** » Fri May 21, 2010 9:51 am

My 66 indicates "VW1300S" on the deck lid. I vaguely remember hearing somewhere that this makes it a Euro model. It has a sunroof, which I always figured was the reason for the S, but cars meant for the U.S. market did not have "VW" on the back. Can anyone help me I.D?

Blue Baron · Post by **Blue Baron** » Sat Jun 12, 2010 10:13 pm

All North American 1966 Volkswagens had a 1300 script on the decklid, and that's it.

fatalifeaten · Post by **fatalifeaten** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:10 am

1300S is a euro badge, but it's late model stuff. It's original owner would have been a 1600cc 4 lug swing axle car most likely, they were made through the 70's in Europe. essentially a normal deluxe beetle in vintage. Someone stuck it on your deck lid , maybe they thought they'd get some more money out of it if they could sell it as a euro model.

As was mentioned, US bound '66's would have only the 1300 script on them deck lid. "Volkswagen" made it's appearance in 1967.

crazydaze · Post by **crazydaze** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:04 pm

European 66's definately did not have an 'S' on any badging.

Alex.