1974 VW Super Beetle 2128
The 1974 VW Super Beetle is part of the Super Beetle Type 1 1303 period, with the curved windshield body style and several important mid-1970s updates. With its MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs, IRS rear suspension, 1600cc dual-port air-cooled engine, round “elephant foot” taillights, padded dashboard, updated speedometer pod, heavier impact-style bumpers, and late Super Beetle styling, the 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle is a detail-sensitive model for classic VW restorers.
This page groups parts for the 1974 VW Super Beetle Sedan and Convertible, depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle parts and accessories, including engine parts, brake parts, MacPherson strut front suspension parts, IRS rear suspension parts, rubber seals, electrical components, body trim, interior parts, exterior parts, running board parts, lighting parts, bumpers, wheels, and vintage VW restoration components.
Browse parts for your 1974 VW Super 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 1974 VW Super Beetle
Factory-style details
- Super Beetle Type 1, known as the 1303
- Curved windshield
- MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs
- IRS rear suspension with CV joints
- 1600cc dual-port air-cooled flat-four engine
- 50 hp engine output, commonly listed for this period
- Padded dashboard with updated speedometer pod
- Round “elephant foot” taillights
- Impact-style bumper shocks introduced
- Fresh-air inlet grille below the front bumper
1974 Super Beetle notes
- 1974 falls within the 1303 curved windshield Super Beetle period
- 1974 is noted for heavier front bumper details and impact bumper shocks
- 1974 included dash and speedometer pod changes compared with earlier 1303 models
- 1974 is noted for a fresh-air inlet grille below the front bumper
- 1974 continues the larger round taillight, MacPherson strut, and IRS Super Beetle layout
- Body, trim, engine, lighting, seating, suspension, bumper, wheels, and electrical details can vary by production date, market, and transmission type
