Carpet color/pattern correct for 1974 Options

[jhynesrockmtn]

Hi, working away on a refresh of some items on my Bumblebee. One of the items I want to address is the cheap carpet kit it has that has not been installed very well to boot.

I am going to place an order for a kit. The question is which color. I want to go with the German Loop. There is a black, early charcoal and late charcoal.

Which color is the most appropriate for a Bumblebee with a black interior.

[JeffBowlsby]

A quick review of the 914 LE archives indicates that the the carpet change from charcoal to what I call ‘salt & pepper’ occurred in the 9th week of 1974 (as referenced to the Karmann plate). The records do not pinpoint the change to a specific VIN, as like most 914 changes, the two carpet colors are intermingled after introduction, indicating they were gradually introduced during that 9th week. Applies to the grey and tan carpet colors.

[wonkipop]

A quick review of the 914 LE archives indicates that the the carpet change from charcoal to what I call ‘salt & pepper’ occurred in the 9th week of 1974 (as referenced to the Karmann plate). The records do not pinpoint the change to a specific VIN, as like most 914 changes, the two carpet colors are intermingled after introduction, indicating they were gradually introduced during that 9th week. Applies to the grey and tan carpet colors.

yes mr b. that makes a lot of sense. march 1974.
would make sense in relation to a lady called Gunhild Lijequist.
VW started production of Golfs (Rabbits) in march 74.
Karmann had already started small scale production of Sciroccos 6 months earlier in oct 73 (with supply to domestic market) before really firing up the production line for the 75 Scirocco in around aug 74. karmann was gearing up for the scirocco and winding down on the 914.

https://www.news24.com/life/motoring/news/w...sign-20200826-3

this woman was the designer responsible for the fabulous tartan pattern seats that the 75 914s got. but she didn't design it for the 914. she was responsible for the upper range and sporty model water cooled interiors to make them a bit different. she started with the scirocco and went on to do the GTI interior. golf ball shifter. later GTI golfs got a similar tartan option as the earlier scirrocco.

i recall there was another thread here a few weeks back asking about the tartan interiors in late 914s and where the idea came from. this is where they came from.

she is probably responsible for the change in the carpet as well. i think all that was happening with the 914s was they were receiving supply of the same updated materials that were being introduced with the introduction of the new water cooled VWs. in particular the material palette that went with the upper range sporty models.