1973 VW Bus (Type 2) Bay Window 4352
The 1973 Volkswagen Bus is part of the early Late Bay Window Type 2 (T2b) period and includes several details that make it important for classic VW restorers. With its higher-mounted front turn signals, square-profile bumpers, larger late-style taillights, 1700cc Type 4 air-cooled engine, front disc brakes, ball-joint front suspension, IRS rear suspension, 5x112 wheel bolt pattern, and 12-volt electrical system, the 1973 VW Bus remains a favorite for vintage Volkswagen enthusiasts, camper owners, and Type 2 restorers.
This page groups parts for the 1973 VW Bus, including Transporter, Kombi, Campmobile, Westfalia, and other Type 2 applications depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1973 Volkswagen Bus parts and accessories, including engine parts, brake parts, suspension parts, rubber seals, electrical components, body trim, interior parts, exterior parts, lighting parts, wheels, camper parts, and vintage VW restoration components.
Browse parts for your 1973 VW Bus and keep your classic Volkswagen on the road with confidence, whether you are maintaining a daily driver, restoring a Bay Window camper, replacing worn original parts, or planning a full air-cooled VW restoration.
More about the 1973 VW Bus
Factory-style details
- Early Late Bay Window Type 2 (T2b)
- 1679cc (1.7L) Type 4 air-cooled engine
- Approximately 66 bhp engine output
- Ball-joint front suspension
- IRS rear suspension with CV joints
- Front disc brakes
- 5x112 wheel bolt pattern
- 12-volt electrical system
- Higher-mounted front turn signals above the headlights
- Square-profile bumpers
- Larger late-style rear taillights
1973 Bus notes
- 1973 continued the 1972 rear-body and engine-bay changes for the larger Type 4 engine
- Higher front turn signals distinguish late Bay models from earlier Bay Window buses
- Square-profile bumpers continued into later Bay Window production
- Front disc brakes improved stopping performance compared with earlier Type 2 generations
- Manual and automatic transmission applications can use different engine codes
- Body, trim, engine, lighting, brake, suspension, wheel, camper, and electrical details can vary by production date, market, and Bus model
