1952 VW Beetle 2090
The 1952 Volkswagen Beetle is part of the classic Standard Beetle Sedan Type 1 Split Window period, making it a highly recognizable early air-cooled VW model. With its split rear window, rear-mounted air-cooled flat-four engine, semaphore turn signals, single tailpipe muffler, ribbed bumpers, pull-style door handles, and early Beetle styling, the 1952 VW Beetle remains a favorite for vintage Volkswagen enthusiasts and restorers.
This page groups parts for the 1952 VW Beetle, with a focus on restoration, maintenance, and repair parts for classic Volkswagen Beetle applications. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1952 Volkswagen Beetle parts and accessories, including engine parts, brake parts, suspension parts, rubber seals, electrical components, body trim, interior parts, exterior parts, running board parts, Heart-shaped taillights, and vintage VW restoration components.
Browse parts for your 1952 VW Beetle and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are preserving a Split Window Beetle, replacing worn original components, or planning a full air-cooled VW restoration.
More about the 1952 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
- Heart-shaped taillights, depending on production date and market
- Ribbed bumpers
- Pull-style door handles
- First year of Heart-shaped taillights (depending on production date and market)
1952 Beetle notes
- Part of the Split Window Beetle period
- Known as the Volkswagen Type 1
- 33mm, 1 5/8 inch running board molding is noted for this period
- Pull-style door handles are noted for Beetles from this period
- Early body, trim, lighting, and electrical details can differ from later Beetle models
