Hi all

I have just acquired a 57 karmann bug and I want to paint it in the original color, which it still has, but I will need the color code. Can anyone please help me?

Thank you

That looks like Pearl Blue to me- a Cabrio only colour

Code: L333

Color Below Waistline
Upholstery Material (Cloth) P125 Blue
Upholstery Material (leatherette) K200 Light grey
Upholstery Material (leatherette#2)
Headliner color U111 Grey
Door pillar color
Convertible headliner color
Convertible Top Color
Convertible Top Color, alternate
Door panel color Ks3 Blue
Door panel color, alternate
Sunroof cover color V1 Black
Carpet color, front T107 Blue-grey
Carpet color, rear
Armrest color
Assist strap color
Wheel disc (center) L87 Pearl white
Rim (outer) color
Floor mat color Black
Steering wheel color
Gear shift and brake lever color
Seat frame color
Steering column tube color
Grab handle color
Running board mat color Black

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Was Iris Blue available in 57 or just 56?

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Hi all

Thank you for your answers. Now I am just a bit confuse since I am not sure wether it is a Pearl Blue or Iris Blue. I was looking both of them on the net and it seems more like the iris blue. Does anyone know it for sure?

Thanks again

Is that a picture of your actual car? If so, leave it as is!

Looks Iris blue to me.

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You could get a "Birth certificate" from VW which should list the correct colour...

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Yes it is a picture of the actual car but the right door need to be painted and the engine cover is not the original. I am now buying one but I will have to paint it as well. So I'll probably paint the entire car...

The vw birth certificate is a good idea. How can I ask it?

Fill in the form at the VWmuseum site
vw birth certificate 

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