Which is why I said build plate as well. There will be something somewhere that identifies it other than the rego label. There may be a chassis number lookup or something. The cars changed significantly at about that date.
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Australian sold Beetles should have compliance plates from 1969 onwards.
Australian Design RulesQuote:
The Second Edition ADRs first came into effect on 1 January 1969. These ADRs were selectively applied under state/territory law. They were subsequently made part of the national standards by Determination No 2 of 1989 published by the Commonwealth Government Gazette (Special Gazette series) No S 291 dated 1 September 1989.
There are plenty of privately imported ones around though so no guarantees.
A good VW forum TheSamba.com :: Volkswagen Classifieds, photos, shows, forums, and information
A good supplier of VW parts in Aust VW Camper, Vans, Beetle Parts Specialist
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Tooley Imports at Frenches Forest (Tooley Imports) are a good source of quality VW parts.
My money is on that significantly more than half the Landie nuts on this site are ( closet ) Vdub freaks as well[bigwhistle]
If you want a no fuss club to get club plates through look up Victorian Red Plate Club Victorian Red Plate Club Inc