Model year 1976 (South Africa)

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The South-African Jeans beetle is the third special edition produced by Volkswagen Of South Africa. it appeared on the market at the end of the year 1975 and is based on the model 1976. It was available in 4 colors and each color have a specific "Jeans" logo. This logo is affixed on the flanks of the beetle and on the engine cover. Chrome elements are replaced by elements painted in black. Rear lights are "elephants feet" with a supports that adapt to the flat fenders. Other particularity of South-African Jeans beetle: it is a right-hand driving!  

 

Bodywork:
4 colors are available for the South-African Jeans. 

VW color: Tangerine

 VW color: Sunburst Yellow

VW color: Bamboo VW color : Denim Blue

I look for photos to complete the bodywork chapter

Equipment :

South African's Jeans beetles are equipped of: a sport steering wheel, a cigar lighters, a central tunnel tray. the padded dashboard receives a tachometer, a voltmeter and a oil pressure gauge. 

wheels:

Jeans are equipped with Lemmertz Rostyle wheels with trim. Tires are 155 SR 15 radial

Interior :

Upholstery is in jeans cloth and the floor is covered of carpet. The headliner is a white long model.

 

Mechanical:
Chassis:
Front axle with torsion bars.  
Brakes: Dual-circuit brake, 4 drums. 
wheelbase: 2400 mm. 

Engine: 1600

Bore (mm): 85,5
Stroke (mm): 69
Effective capacity (cm3): 1584
Compression ratio: 7,5
Maximum power: 44 hp 
Maximum torque: 106 Nm at 2800 rpm
Carburator: Solex 34 PICT

 

I don't have any information about chassis and engine numbers for the South-African production.

 

Electricity: 12 volts

A big thank to John Lemon, South-African VW enthusiast. He's the author of the photos of the Jeans presented on this page. His Oval is a model 56 constructed in South Africa. Thank you also to Johan Wagner of VW South Africa Museum 

 

http://www.vw.co.za/ourworld/autopavilion/

 

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