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1951 VW Bus (Type 2) Split Window 4330

The 1951 VW Bus continued Volkswagen’s early Type 2 development and helped establish the Split Window Bus as one of the most recognizable utility and passenger vehicles of the air-cooled era. Available in commercial and passenger configurations, early VW Bus models combined practical design with simple, durable engineering.

This page groups parts for the 1951 Volkswagen Bus (Type 2 Split Window), including Panel Van, Kombi, and passenger applications depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1951 VW Bus parts and accessories including engine parts, brake parts, suspension parts, rubber seals, electrical components, body trim, interior parts, exterior parts, lighting parts, wheels, and vintage VW restoration components.

Browse parts for your 1951 VW Bus and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are maintaining an original driver, restoring a commercial vehicle, or planning a full vintage VW Bus restoration.

More about the 1951 VW Bus

Factory-style details

  • Type 2 Split Window Bus
  • 1131cc air-cooled flat-four engine
  • 24 bhp engine output
  • King and link pin front suspension
  • Swing axle rear suspension with reduction boxes
  • 4-speed manual transmission
  • 5x205 wide-five wheel pattern
  • 6-volt electrical system
  • Panel Van, Kombi, and passenger applications available

What changed for 1951?

  • 1951 continued early Split Window Bus production
  • Volkswagen expanded global Type 2 production and availability
  • Commercial and passenger configurations became more widely established
  • Mechanical layout remained closely related to early Beetle platforms
  • Body, trim, lighting, glass, and interior details can vary by production date and market
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