1962 VW Bus (Type 2) Split Window 2159
The 1962 VW Bus continued refining the Split Window Type 2 platform and remained one of Volkswagen’s most versatile air-cooled vehicles. This period balanced practical utility with increasingly refined passenger and camper applications.
This page groups parts for the 1962 Volkswagen Bus (Type 2 Split Window), including Panel Van, Kombi, Microbus, Westfalia, Single Cab Pickup, and Double Cab Pickup applications depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment.
Browse parts for your 1962 VW Bus and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence whether restoring a commercial vehicle, camper, or passenger Bus.
More about the 1962 VW Bus
Factory-style details
- Type 2 Split Window Bus
- 1192cc air-cooled flat-four engine
- 40 bhp engine output
- King and link pin front suspension
- Swing axle rear suspension with reduction boxes
- 4-speed manual transmission
- 5x205 wide-five wheel pattern
- 6-volt electrical system
What changed for 1962?
- Interior refinement continued across passenger and camper applications
- Bus mechanical layout remained largely unchanged
- Commercial and recreational popularity continued increasing
- Split Window styling remained intact
- Body, trim, lighting, glass, and interior details vary by production date and market
