Did they still make standard beetles in 1966?

[bwaz]

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1591129

says it's a canadian model. looks like no headliner, or chrome trim on the dash. I call BS on the steering wheel and license light. The vents look painted instead of chrome, but that could have been done by the owner?

[pittwagen]

Absolutely they made Canadian Standards in 66.  In the early 70's I had a 65 with the bat wing steering wheel, painted vent windows and small license plate light.  There was a 66 Standard for sale around the corner from here many years ago and there was little change from my 65 as I recall.  Almost bought it but the 73 Standard I currently have came along. Still with the swing axle and painted vent window/posts.

On a further look at the ad I see that there is no chrome strip across the center of the dash (deluxe model) and no chrome ring around the speedo.  Someone has added a gas gauge.  Standards did not have a gas gauge in Canada until later.  Hard to tell but it appears that there is no angled passenger footrest.  My 73 doesn't have that either.

[vwshawn]

Yes, my car is a Custom, the gas gauge was a dealer option, I was told.
Does anyone know where I could get the driver and passenger side black moulding without the chrome?

[Trevor P]

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1591129

 I call BS on the steering wheel and license light.

A friend of mine had a 66 CDN std. His also had the oval wheel and the earlier deck lid light. Also had the 1200 badge on the lid instead of the 1300.