| 1950 | |||
| Chassis Numbers | 138.555 - 220.741 | ||
| Engine Numbers | 169.913 - 265.999 | ||
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Changes |
Hydraulic
brakes replace mechanical brakes on Deluxe model. Sunroof introduced. Noise mufflers for heating ducts added. Automatic air cooling by thermostatically controlled throttle ring. Fuel mixture heating device (heat riser) introduced. "T"-style heater knob with ninety-degree rotation to lock in place. Inside ventilation controlled by "cut out" pattern at top of windows. Front and rear ashtrays become standard equipment on Deluxe model. |
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Colours |
Pastel
Green Black Dark Red Brown |
L11 L41 |
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| 1951 | |||
| Chassis Numbers | 220.742 - 313.829 | ||
| Engine Numbers | 265.000 - 379.470 | ||
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Changes |
Chrome garnish mouldings added to windshield. Wolfsburg crest to front hood above hood handle. Vent flaps added to front-quarter body panels. | ||
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Colours |
Pastel
Green Azure Black Chestnut Brown Sand Colour |
L11 L36 L41 L73 L90 |
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| 1952 | |||
| Chassis Numbers | 313.829 - 428.156 | ||
| Engine Numbers | 379.472 - 519.258 | ||
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Changes |
Glass
vent windows added; formerly vent wings in front-quarter body panels.
Heating control by rotary knob; formerly pull-knob. "T" type
rear hood handle introduced; formerly loop-type. Twin brake and
taillights replace single versions. Window crank makes 3 1/2 turns;
formerly 10 1/2 turns. Glove compartment gets door; formerly open bin. Turn signal control moved to steering wheel from dashboard. Interior light moved to centre pillar by driver's door. 5.50 x 15 inch tires replace 5.00 x 16 tires. Top three gears synchronized. Bumpers and guards strengthened and enlarged. Accelerator pump added to carburetor. New rear license plate light housing. Self-cancelling windshield wipers. |
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Colours |
Pastel
Green Azure Black Chestnut Brown Sand Colour |
L11 L36 L41 L73 L90 |
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| 1953 | |||
| Chassis Numbers | 428.157 - 575.414 | ||
| Engine Numbers | 519.259 - 695.281 | ||
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Changes |
Oval one-piece rear window replaces split window on March 10, 1953. Lock button added to vent window handles. Brake fluid reservoir relocated behind spare tire in October 1953; formerly at master cylinder. Exterior trim improved with anti-corrosive alloy. Handle added to dash ashtray. Changed third and fourth gear ratios. Changed valve setting to .004". Late 1953 Combination vacuum and mechanical advance distributor added. Increased generator output to 160 watts. Break-in driving requirement for engine dropped. | ||
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Colours |
Pastel
Green Azure Metallic Blue Black Chestnut Brown Sand Colour Sahara Beige Atlantic Green |
L11 L36 L35 L41 L73 L90 L272 L19 |
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| 1954 | |||
| Chassis Numbers | 575.415 - 722.934 | ||
| Engine Numbers | 695.283 - 945.525 | ||
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Changes |
1200 engine, 30hp, 6.1 to 1 compression ratio. Larger intake valves. Cylinder heads redesigned to provide better cooling for the valves and plugs. 28 PCI carburetor. Starter switch taken off dash and incorporated with ignition switch. Three-way interior light. Late 1954 6.6 to 1 compression ratio. | ||
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Colours |
Black Iceland Green Stratus Silver Texas Brown Light Beige Ultra maroon |
L41 L213 L227 L271 L275 L276 |
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| 1955 | |||
| Chassis Numbers | 722.935 - 929.745 | ||
| Engine Numbers | 945.527 - 1.277.347 | ||
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Changes |
From 1955 the model changes always came in August, Meaning that model 1956 started in 8.4.55. This is very confusing, when speaking about model year and the year the car was made are two different things. Model years normally follow all the major changes. Flashing turn signals mounted low on front fenders replace semaphores for US market. Top window in rear taillight housing dropped. Dished steering wheel. New gearshift lever moved forward. | ||
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Colours |
Black Iceland Green Stratus Silver Texas Brown Light Beige Ultra maroon Reed Green Jungle Green Polar Silver Nile Beige |
L41 L213 L227 L271 L275 L276 L313 L315 L324 L370 |
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| 1956 | |||
| Chassis Numbers | 929.746 - 1.246.618 | ||
| Engine Numbers | 1.277.347 - 1.678.209 | ||
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Changes |
Optional sunroof now made of plastic instead of cloth. Optional sunroof is a little smaller than previous year. Gear shift handle now is curved instead of straight. Taillight housing moved 2 inches higher & redesigned with one window only. Bumper over-riders added to bumper. Chromed dual tail pipes replace single tail pipe on export models. Steering wheel spoke moved lower off centre. Adjustable, wider front seats. Heater knob moved forward. Redesigned gas tank yields larger luggage space. Larger oil pump mounting shaft. Number four main bearing clearance modified. Copper-plated fulcrum plates in universals. Starter motor horsepower increased. Fuel filter tap removed. Late 1956 front floor heater outlet moved rearward. Tubeless tires introduced. | ||
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Colours |
Black Stratus Silver Jungle Green Polar Silver Nile Beige Coral Red Diamond Green Prairie Beige Horizon Blue |
L41 L227 L315 L324 L370 L351 L412 L378 L331 |
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| 1957 | |||
| Chassis Numbers | 1.246.619 - 1.600.439 | ||
| Engine Numbers | 1.678.210 - 2.158.321 | ||
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Changes |
Optional sunroof is again a little smaller than previous year. Oil gallery sizes increased. Metal camshaft gear. Ring and pinion ratio changed. Brake pedal leverage increased. Adjustable striker plates in doors. | ||
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Colours |
Black Agave Polar Silver Coral Red Diamond Green Prairie Beige Horizon Blue |
L41 L240 L324 L351 L412 L378 L331 |
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| 1958 | |||
| Chassis Numbers | 1.600.440 - 2.007.615 | ||
| Engine Numbers | 2.156.322 - 2.721.313 | ||
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Changes |
New instrument panel. Larger Windshield. Larger rear window. Frame head reinforced. Front turn signals moved to top of fenders. Rear deck lid redesigned. Flat type accelerator replaces roller type. Horizontal air inlets replaced vertical inlets on convertibles. A new dished steering wheel. Radio grille moved left in front of driver. Wider brake drums and shoes. New clutch release assembly with stronger clutch springs. Third and fourth gear ratio changed. | ||
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Colours |
Black Agave Coral Red Diamond Grey Light Bronze Glacier Blue Capri |
L41 L240 L351 L243 L245 L334 L335 |
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| 1959 | |||
| Chassis Numbers | 2.007.616 - 2.528.667 | ||
| Engine Numbers | 2.721.314 - 3.424.453 | ||
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Changes |
Outer front suspension control arm bushings changed to needle roller bearings. Frame reinforced for greater strength. Anti-sway bar added. Improved fan belt. Stronger clutch springs added. | ||
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Colours |
Black Diamond Grey Capri Garnet Red Kalahari Beige Fjord Blue Mignonette Green |
L41 L243 L335 L358 L343 L434 L14 |
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