1976
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Sales
Sedan” 23,213
Convertible: 3,581
Original Price
Sedan: $3449
Convertible: $4545
Chassis Numbers
Sedan: 116 2000 001 - 116 2176 287
Convertible: 156 2000 001 - 156 2175 675
Changes
- Standard Beetle sedan re-introduced, Super Beetle discontinued
- Beetle has plush appearance with many luxury “extras” as standard equipment: Two-coat metallic paint (Silver Metallic, Lime Green, Topaz Metallic), full carpeting; sports-style wheel rims, rear window defogger
- New speedometer with outer scale in miles per hour and inner scale in kilometers per hour (on most ’76 models)
- Redesigned front seats with improved back adjustment, for added comfort and body support
- Two-speed fresh air blower
- All trim components chrome-plated
- Automatic Stick Shift option discontinued

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