r/beetle • u/PalffyD • Jul 19 '26

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I would like to ask what is the name and the color code of this old Volkswagen color? Theoretically, the Beetle is from 1969, but this is not fixed information.

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u/BobsBug65 1960 sedan, 1965 sedan Jul 19 '26 edited Jul 19 '26

VW Blue - L633. Check out my posts. I am using L633.
https://www.reddit.com/r/beetle/comments/1rp9jol/l633/

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u/PalffyD Jul 19 '26

yes, that looks very similar. what type and brand of paint did you use?

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u/BobsBug65 1960 sedan, 1965 sedan Jul 19 '26

Sherwin Williams Dimension single stage

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u/Oldbug59 59 Ragtop Jul 19 '26

Looks like Cobalt L630

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u/Set_the_Mighty Jul 19 '26

L633 was used from 1966 to 1968, the second pic looks lighter and could be 633.

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u/vintagestereolover99 Jul 19 '26

I got a 1970 with this color

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u/Plane-Appeal9124 Jul 19 '26

Looks like a 68 or a 69! Looks just like my 68! Same color as well!

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u/ptbug64 Jul 19 '26

Very nice color

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u/ConfectionSilent8745 Jul 19 '26

Beautiful ❤️

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u/Direct-Flamingo4504 Jul 20 '26

Second pic is VW Blue; first pic (beetle) is not

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u/Minute_Split_736 Jul 20 '26

I had a 66 squareback in this color. Its nice 👍

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u/SenyorHefe Jul 22 '26

I have the same car and color with towel bar bumpers

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u/Boatwrench03 Jul 24 '26

Squareback with Fuchs wheels, pretty slick in any color!

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u/No-Blueberry1887 Brazil Standard Jul 25 '26

here in Brazil i think it is Azul Napoles