1979 VW Beetle 4067
The 1979 Volkswagen Beetle is best known in the North American market as the final-year VW Beetle Convertible, making it a special model for classic Volkswagen enthusiasts and collectors. With its fuel-injected air-cooled flat-four engine, ball-joint front suspension, IRS rear suspension, round taillight lenses, paddle-style door handles, detachable headrests, heavier late-style bumpers, and convertible body details, the 1979 VW Beetle Convertible represents the closing chapter of the classic air-cooled Beetle era in North America.
This page groups parts for the 1979 VW Beetle Convertible, with a focus on restoration, maintenance, and repair parts for classic Volkswagen Beetle applications. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1979 Volkswagen Beetle parts and accessories, including engine parts, fuel injection parts, brake parts, suspension parts, rubber seals, electrical components, body trim, interior parts, convertible top parts, exterior parts, running board parts, lighting parts, bumpers, wheels, and vintage VW restoration components.
Browse parts for your 1979 VW Beetle and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are maintaining a driver, replacing worn original parts, restoring a late Beetle Convertible, or planning a full air-cooled VW restoration.
More about the 1979 VW Beetle
Factory-style details
- VW Beetle Convertible model for the North American market
- Fuel-injected air-cooled flat-four engine
- Ball-joint front suspension
- IRS rear suspension
- Round taillight lenses
- Paddle-style door handles
- Detachable headrests
- Heavier late-style bumpers
- Convertible-specific body and top details
- 9mm running board molding
1979 Beetle notes
- 1979 is best known as the final year for the classic Beetle Convertible in North America
- Standard Beetle Sedan production for the North American market is generally associated with earlier model years
- 1979 falls within the fuel-injected late Beetle period
- 1979 continues the late round taillight, paddle door handle, and heavier bumper styling
- Convertible top, body seal, interior, and trim details can differ from Sedan models
- Body, trim, engine, fuel system, lighting, seating, suspension, bumper, wheel, and electrical details can vary by production date and market


