subject: Hard To Find Rare Vintage Beetle Parts [print this page] There are many different vintage Beetle parts that are common and others that are very difficult to find. Even though there are various different companies that have original pieces in stock, there are those that have reproduction components and there are some that have different combinations of the two. While some of the vintage Beetle parts that are originals are rare and not easy to come across, there are some parts that are not original but are very close to original condition that match original design.
One of the rare and hard to find vintage Beetle parts is an interior rear view mirror. Certain mirrors only fit certain Bugs, Karmann Ghias or other cars so be sure that you get one that is right for the car you are working on. The price for these original mirrors average about $145.00, and to protect yourself you should of course try and order from a website that allows returns, refunds or exchanges. Also make sure that you pay attention to the details about the mirror some include dome lights and mounting bases and others do not. Under part names, a good website should list what models are able to use that particular part piece, so just be careful. When you are ordering online be sure that you look at the list of models that these parts are compatible with, and this tip goes for anything you purchase, not just the rear view mirrors.
Another rare and prized addition to any vintage Beetle parts collection is the OEM German fuel gauge sending unit, which will run you an average of $70.00. Used with both the Bug and the Super Beetle, this little part is the lever style, also known as the gasoline or petrol sender or sensor. Models that this prized part is used for include the Bug CV (1971 to 79), the Super Beetle CV (1971 to 1979), the Super Beetle Sedan (1971 to 1977), and the Super Beetle Classic (1971 to 1979).
The final vintage Beetle part that is on our list is the German SWF wiper switch, which will run you around $130.00. This particular one has a 6 prong connector and will not only fit the Bug (1974 to 1979), the Bug CV (1974 to 1979) and the Bug Sedan (1974 to 1977) but it also fits the Super Beetle models for years 1974 to 1979 and the Karmann Ghia models for 1974 as well. While these are just a few of the vintage Beetle parts that you will have a bit of a time tracking down, once you do youll find that the prize is well worth the effort.
