Vw Beetle Split Window

Split window beetles are definitely a niche thing and since they are all old and there aren t many left you pay up if you want one.

Vw beetle split window. This 53 split window deluxe model is one of the late splits with an oval window dashboard. The split window bug or beetle is the successor of the the kdf wagen later the volkswagen. The rear window of the vw beetle evolved from a divided or split oval to a singular oval. 1952 volkswagen beetle split window saint louis missouri united states.

The split window in the back is timeless and it provides the 1950 beetle with a very high value. A cool project to make your bug look like the 46 52 split window models. See more ideas about vw beetles beetle vw bug. For more details please contact us.

High quality fiberglass kits that fit. Johan sweden 1960 karmann ghia coupé 1957 oval window bastard split window translate. The split window bug is a real style icon. 1952 volkswagen beetle classic split window additional info.

These are attached into the frame of your existing rear window after removing the grill underneath. Use it with the w deck lids for the complete look. It s owner lovingly brought the car from a very experienced condition into what you see now a split to die for. The design of the beetle took place over a number of years and the kdf wagen was introduced to the world in 1939.

I drove a friend s split window many years ago when i had a 36 hp beetle because i couldn t afford to run anything that was more expensive and his car made mine seem powerful and refined. Initiated in august 1949 there were many changes associated with the vw beetle 1950 split window models including a vw emblem and a beefed up front axle. More volkswagen classic cars for sale. Although the car once had a kick ass engine the only sign of those days now are the rims.

Beetles built during this time were known as a zwitter or hybrid as they used the split window bodyshell with oval model chrome trim vent windows and dashboard. Original engine rebuild and interior has been redone. If you put in a split rear window in a 1958 or later youll get the wrong windshield which would ruin the look totaly. Kit is 2 pieces that are bonded together so inside is finished.

The 1950 vw bug or vw beetle split window has an unique design. If you use an 55 57 oval it may at a quick glance look like a zwitter but the purist would spot the differences in like 1 second. The change occurred between october 1952 and march 1953.