Posted by: yachtybugger - 21 May 2007 01:46:18
I was shown a photo this week of my father-in-laws fathers '47 beetle. Alledgedly, it was the first beetle exported to Norway after the war. The pic shows a tintop beetle with chrome bumpers and overiders, chrome hubcaps, door handles and hood handle; but no side trim. Not being an expert on this era, I always assumed that exports had the side trim? Can anyone enlighten me as to its model designation? I'm curious and I would like to pass the info on to my FIL. Cheers [ATTACH]1686[/Attach]

Posted by: 48REME - 21 May 2007 15:07:46
That car was not a Deluxe but an Export Standard which only had chrome on bumpers, hubcaps and all handles. Deluxe models with white knobs, chromed accessories and hydraulic brakes came in mid-1949.

Posted by: Standard split - 21 May 2007 15:44:56
Hydraulic brakes did not appear on Beetles until March 1950, and only then on the Deluxe model :wink:

Posted by: yachtybugger - 26 May 2007 07:43:11
Cheers guys. Alledgedly its still around in a barn in my FIL's hometown! He's going to look for it during the summer. I'll keep you posted.

Posted by: Rich Oakley - 09 June 2007 17:57:21
Andy, I think a trip up there will be necessary. Fancy a weekend of Split hunting in Scandanavia???! Rich.