Paint code: L90E "ALPINEWEIß"
Paint code: LA3A "MARSROT"
A new Jeans series, officially named "Jeans Bug" (S704 Jeans Bug), appeared in 1982, based on the 1983 model year. Like all Beetle production since 1978, it was built in Mexico at the Puebla plant and imported into Europe. It was available in 2 colors: red LA3A "MARSROT" and white L90E "ALPINEWEIß". Like its predecessors, it was devoid of chrome. The bumpers, trim strips, side mirrors, door handles, and hood/trunk handles were painted matte black. A "Jeans Bug" logo was placed on its sides, highlighted by a double red/black stripe for the white version and white/black for the red version. Another two-tone double stripe ran just below the side trim strips. This same "Jeans Bug" logo was also applied to the left side of the engine lid.
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Mexican Beetles have the unique characteristic of having a smaller rear window than European models. It is actually the same rear screen used on models built between 1965 and 1971. The rear apron is no longer curved like on the 1974 to 1978 models. Other notable updates: the dual-circuit braking system is equipped with a warning light on the dashboard, and the windshield washer is now electric! The Jeans Bug was produced in approximately 1,000 (*) units and sold at a price of 9,995 Deutschmarks in Germany. It was also imported into Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Italy.
* (source: "Mexiko Käfer" book, Alexander Franc Storz)
The upholstery is made of blue jeans fabric. The front seats feature height-adjustable headrests, the backrest includes the traditional storage pocket on its rear side, and a Jeans logo on a leather patch is sewn onto the side of the seat. The door panels are made of matching vinyl. The gearshift features the Jeans logo. The white headliner is a full-length model, and the dashboard is covered with a black padded protective trim. The Jeans Bug came standard with a "Salzgitter" radio.
On these stickers, glued behind the spare wheel, you can find the M-codes options. The white Jeans Bug was delivered to Switzerland, the red one to the Netherlands.
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Standard 4½J X 15 wheels fitted with black hubcaps are featured on the Jeans Bug.
The mechanical specifications comply with the 1983 model year Beetles.
Chassis:
Engine: 1200 / Identification Letter D
Electrical system: 12 volts.
The part numbers listed in the table below are sourced from the parts catalogue archives available on the "Volkswagen Classic Parts" website.
Some parts are not exclusive to the Jeans Beetle, such as bumpers, side trim strips, or headlight rings, and may have been fitted to other special editions. However, the upholstery items are strictly specific to this model.
| Teilenummer Part Number |
Farbe Colour |
Benennung Description |
S 704 | Stück Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body / Exterior Equipment | ||||
| 111 853 687 E |
Zierstreifen, JEANS BUG schwarz/weiss
Decorative stripe "JEANS BUG", black/white
|
x | 1 | |
| 111 853 687 G |
Zierstreifen, JEANS BUG schwarz/rot
Decorative stripe "JEANS BUG", black/red
|
x | 1 | |
| 111 898 524 A | 2YB |
Zierstreifen für Tür und Seitenteil vorn und hinten rechts, schwarz/weiss
Decorative stripes for door, front and rear quarter panel right, black/white
|
x | 1 |
| 111 898 524 B | 4LB |
Zierstreifen für Tür und Seitenteil vorn und hinten rechts, schwarz/rot
Decorative stripes for door, front and rear quarter panel right, black/red
|
x | 1 |
| 111 898 525 A | 2YB |
Zierstreifen für Tür und Seitenteil vorn und hinten links, schwarz/weiss
Decorative stripes for door, front and rear quarter panel left, black/white
|
x | 1 |
| 111 898 525 B | 4LB |
Zierstreifen für Tür und Seitenteil vorn und hinten links, schwarz/rot
Decorative stripes for door, front and rear quarter panel left, black/red
|
x | 1 |
| 111 807 111 A |
Stoßfänger vorn (grundiert)
Front bumper (primed)
|
x | 1 | |
| 111 807 311 |
Stoßfänger hinten (grundiert)
Rear bumper (primed)
|
x | 1 | |
| 415 707 401 | 091 |
Klebeband für Stoßfänger, silber
Adhesive tape for bumper, silver
|
x | 2 |
| 111 823 565 B | 041 |
Deckelgriff (schwarz)
Front hood handle (black)
|
x | 1 |
| 111 827 503 F | 041 |
Deckelschloß (schwarz)
Engine lid lock (black)
|
x | 1 |
| 111 837 205 H | 041 |
Türgriff außen, abschließbar
Outer door handle, lockable
|
x | 2 |
| 113 857 513 G |
Rückblickspiegel außen links (schwarz)
Outer door mirror left (black)
|
x | 1 | |
| 113 853 321 E |
Zierrahmen links für Türfenster
Trim frame left for door window
|
x | 1 | |
| 113 853 322 E |
Zierrahmen rechts für Türfenster
Trim frame right for door window
|
x | 1 | |
| 111 853 515 |
Zierleiste Tür
Door trim moulding
|
x | 2 | |
| 111 853 525 |
Zierleiste für Seitenteil vorn links
Trim moulding for front left quarter panel
|
x | 1 | |
| 111 853 526 |
Zierleiste für Seitenteil vorn rechts
Trim moulding for front right quarter panel
|
x | 1 | |
| 111 853 535 |
Zierleiste für Seitenteil hinten links
Trim moulding for rear left quarter panel
|
x | 1 | |
| 111 853 536 |
Zierleiste für Seitenteil hinten rechts
Trim moulding for rear right quarter panel
|
x | 1 | |
| 111 853 505 A |
Zierleiste füer klappe vorn
Trim moulding for front hood
|
x | 1 | |
| 111 941 177 |
Abdeckring grundiert für Tragring
Headlight rim primed for support ring
|
x | 2 | |
| Upholstery, Seats and Interior Accessories | ||||
| 111 867 015 N | 41S |
Tuerverkleidung links / blau
Door trim panel left / blue
|
x | 1 |
| 111 867 016 N | 41S |
Tuerverkleidung rechts / blau
Door trim panel right / blue
|
x | 1 |
| 111 867 043 G | 41S |
Seitenverkleidung links / blau
Side trim panel rear left / blue
|
x | 1 |
| 111 867 044 L | 41S |
Seitenverkleidung rechts / blau
Side trim panel rear right / blue
|
x | 1 |
| 111 881 805 BF | JV3 |
Lehnenbezug (Stoff) / jeansblau
Backrest cover (fabric) / jeans blue
|
x | 2 |
| 111 881 405 AH | JV3 |
Sitzbezug (Stoff) / jeansblau
Seat cushion cover (fabric) / jeans blue
|
x | 2 |
| 111 881 921 | 57U |
Kopfstuetzenbezug (Stoff) / jeansblau
Headrest cover (fabric) / jeans blue
|
x | 2 |
| 111 885 405 AL | JV2 |
Sitzbezug (Stoff) / jeansblau
Rear seat cushion cover (fabric) / jeans blue
|
x | 1 |
| 111 885 805 BE | JV3 |
Lehnenbezug (Stoff) / jeansblau
Rear backrest cover (fabric) / jeans blue
|
x | 1 |
| Wheel Rim Accessories | ||||
| 251 601 151 |
Radzierkappe (grundiert) 256mm
Hubcap (primed) 256mm
|
x | 4 | |
Special thanks to Sandro Settineri, Bram Vogelaar, Thomas Heremans.
