[gerald2613]

hy all how can i find what year this beetle convertable is (genuine)
engine number is S383003 chassis number is 4003296 can any knowledgable vw gurus help please. thanks

 

[Bada Ben]

Chassis numbers between 3192507 and 4010994 were manufactured between 1st August 1960 and 31st July 1961.
Not sure about the engine number, never had one with a "S" prefix., possibly a remanufactured unit ?

 

[gerald2613]

cheers bb ive never heard of an s prefix either, you might be right thanks for input