During Spring, all the Type 2 models can be equipped with a 1500 engine. The outstanding price also includes a more powerful master-cylinder; larger brakes drums; more resistant brake-lining as well as a reinforcement of the front and back axles and the dampers. The engine is equipped with a more powerful dynamo. Also in option, a sliding side door. Starting in August, all the Type 2 (except for the large volume Transporter) receive a new back door, wider, with an automatic blocking system when opened. The rear windows become wider. Consequence: no room left for the angle windows on the Samba-Bus. The 23-window Samba-Bus disappears, welcome to the 21-window one!

	The front indicators in shell form are replaced by larger flat indicators. The inside equipment is also modified : on the Type 2 equipped with bench-seats, instead of 8, only seven or nine sitting places are available. In option: an 12 V electrical installation and, on the Export models, warning lights. With 1963 comes out a new utility vehicle allowing 1000 kgs of useful load, called the "One-Ton,": 1500 engine, reinforced front axle, 14 inches wheels; for the first time, a utility vehicle is equipped with tubeless tyres. Westfalia presents a new option for the Camping-car: a PVC roof with side unfolding, thus forming a kind of tent.
	The Samba Bus and the Transporter were the two extremes of the Type 2 range. Although on the same basis, the difference mainly remains in the inside equipment and the care brought to the finishing details.

	All these informations can be found in Super VW Magazine nr. 34, 51, and 52. The issues are available in the shop.