1948 VW Beetle 2089
The 1948 Volkswagen Beetle is part of the early Standard Beetle Sedan Type 1 Split Window era, making it one of the most distinctive classic VW models. With its split rear window, simple Type 1 design, rear-mounted air-cooled flat-four engine, semaphore turn signals, and early Beetle styling, the 1948 VW Beetle remains a special model for vintage Volkswagen enthusiasts and restorers.
This page groups parts for the 1948 VW Beetle, with a focus on restoration, maintenance, and repair parts for classic Volkswagen Beetle applications. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1948 Volkswagen Beetle parts and accessories, including engine parts, brake parts, suspension parts, rubber seals, electrical components, body trim, interior parts, exterior parts, and vintage VW restoration components.
Browse parts for your 1948 VW Beetle and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are preserving an early Split Window Beetle, replacing worn original components, or planning a full air-cooled VW restoration.
More about the 1948 VW Beetle
Factory-style details
- Standard Beetle Sedan Type 1
- Split rear window design
- Air-cooled flat-four engine layout
- 1131cc air-cooled flat-four engine
- 25 hp engine output
- Link-pin front suspension
- Swing axle rear suspension
- Single tailpipe muffler
- Semaphore turn signals
- Ribbed bumpers
1948 Beetle notes
- Part of the early Split Window Beetle period
- Known as the Volkswagen Type 1
- Built with the simple rear-engine, air-cooled layout that helped define the Beetle
- Early body, trim, lighting, and electrical details can differ from later Beetle models
- A popular model for careful restoration and original-style preservation
