1955 VW Beetle 4039
The 1955 Volkswagen Beetle is part of the classic Standard Beetle Sedan Type 1 Oval Window period, and it is an important year in air-cooled VW history. With its oval rear window, rear-mounted air-cooled flat-four engine, heart-shaped taillights, plain blade bumpers, pull-style door handles, and early Beetle styling, the 1955 VW Beetle remains a favorite for vintage Volkswagen enthusiasts and restorers.
This page groups parts for the 1955 VW Beetle, with a focus on restoration, maintenance, and repair parts for classic Volkswagen Beetle applications. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1955 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, hubcaps, and vintage VW restoration components.
Browse parts for your 1955 VW Beetle and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are preserving an Oval Window Beetle, replacing worn original components, or planning a full air-cooled VW restoration.
More about the 1955 VW Beetle
Factory-style details
- Standard Beetle Sedan Type 1
- Oval rear window design
- Air-cooled flat-four engine layout
- 1192cc air-cooled flat-four engine
- 36 hp engine output
- Link-pin front suspension
- Swing axle rear suspension
- Semaphore turn signals used until late 1955
- Heart-shaped taillights
- Plain blade bumpers
- Pull-style door handles
1955 Beetle notes
- Part of the 1953-1957 Oval Window Beetle period
- The one-millionth Beetle was produced in 1955
- 1955 is noted as part of the 1955-1957 “W” shaped decklid period
- Semaphore turn signals continued until late 1955, so lighting details can depend on production date
- Model-year details around late 1955 can vary because Volkswagen began using August model-year changeovers during this period
- Body, trim, lighting, and electrical details can vary by production date and market
