1970 VW Beetle 2112
The 1970 Volkswagen Beetle is part of the Standard Beetle Sedan Type 1 1968-1970 period and includes several late-1960s Beetle updates along with a few 1970-specific changes. With its 1600cc single-port air-cooled flat-four engine, 48 hp output, ball-joint front suspension, IRS rear suspension on manual-shift Beetles, larger front turn signals, larger taillights, padded dash, exterior fuel filler door, high-back front seats, paddle-style door handles, and updated Type 1 styling, the 1970 VW Beetle remains a popular model for vintage Volkswagen enthusiasts and restorers.
This page groups parts for the 1970 VW Beetle Sedan, Convertible, and Ragtop/Sunroof variants, depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1970 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, lighting parts, wheels, door handles, and vintage VW restoration components.
Browse parts for your 1970 VW Beetle and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are maintaining a driver, replacing worn original parts, or planning a full air-cooled VW restoration.
More about the 1970 VW Beetle
Factory-style details
- Standard Beetle Sedan Type 1
- 1600cc single-port air-cooled flat-four engine
- 48 hp engine output
- Ball-joint front suspension
- IRS rear suspension on manual-shift Beetles
- Larger front turn signals
- Larger taillights
- Padded dash
- Exterior fuel filler door on the front quarter panel
- High-back front seats
- Paddle-style door handles
- Dual circuit master cylinder
1970 Beetle notes
- Final year of the 1968-1970 Standard Beetle Sedan Type 1 period
- 1970 is noted as the start of the larger front turn signal style used through 1978
- 1970 is noted as the year wheel width increased from 4 inches to 4 1/2 inches
- 1970 falls within the 1968-1972 high-back front seat period with two buttons below the headrest
- 1970 falls within the 1968-1978 paddle-style door handle period
- 1970 falls within the 1967-1972 running board molding period
- Body, trim, engine, lighting, seating, suspension, wheels, and electrical details can vary by production date, market, and transmission type
