It is an air cooled engine with a single Solex carb.
Thanks,
Andrew

That number does not match any VW engine code listed on the www.thesamba site. Can you post a picture?
Best regards,
Jim

The number appears just ahead of the oil cooler tower very near the flange for the transmission on the motor (drivers side). The normal VW part number which is typically located where the alternator tower attaches, is not there. I do have some photos and will try to get them posted (or a link posted) once I figure out how to do that.

Here is some other info on the car:
Body #16913
Chasis #SP10212787

Thanks,
Andrew