1966 VW Beetle 4052
The 1966 Volkswagen Beetle is part of the Standard Beetle Sedan Type 1 1965-1967 period and includes several details that are important for classic VW restorers. With its 1300cc air-cooled flat-four engine, 42 hp output, ball-joint front suspension, swing axle rear suspension, larger front turn signals, larger taillight lenses, L-shaped seat tracks, 5x205 wheels, and 1966-specific door handle details, the 1966 VW Beetle remains a popular model for vintage Volkswagen enthusiasts.
This page groups parts for the 1966 VW Beetle Sedan, Convertible, and Ragtop/Sunroof variants, depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1966 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, lighting parts, wheels, and vintage VW restoration components.
Browse parts for your 1966 VW 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 1966 VW Beetle
Factory-style details
- Standard Beetle Sedan Type 1
- 1300cc air-cooled flat-four engine
- 42 hp engine output
- Ball-joint front suspension
- Swing axle rear suspension
- Larger front turn signals
- Larger taillight lenses
- L-shaped seat tracks
- 5x205 wheels
- 1966-specific door handle details noted for this period
1966 Beetle notes
- 1966 falls within the 1965-1967 Standard Beetle Sedan Type 1 period
- 1966 uses the 1300cc, 42 hp engine setup noted for this period
- 1966 uses ball-joint front suspension rather than the earlier king and link-pin front axle
- 1966 is noted as one of the two years with 4 inch wide wheel rims and flatter two-year-only hubcaps
- 1966 is noted as having one-year-only door handle details, different from 1965
- 1966 is noted as the last year for 6 volt Beetles
- Body, trim, engine, lighting, seating, suspension, wheels, and electrical details can vary by production date and market
