1972 VW Super Beetle 4138
The 1972 VW Super Beetle is part of the early Super Beetle Sedan Type 1 1302 period, before the curved windshield 1303 redesign arrived in 1973. With its flat windshield, MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs, IRS rear suspension, 1600cc dual-port air-cooled engine, T-shaped seat tracks, larger front luggage area, flat spare tire location under the hood, and 1971-1972 style taillight lenses, the 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle remains an important model for vintage VW enthusiasts and restorers.
This page groups parts for the 1972 VW Super Beetle Sedan and Convertible, depending on your vehicle and catalog fitment. CIP1 offers a large selection of 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle parts and accessories, including engine parts, brake parts, MacPherson strut front suspension parts, IRS rear 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 1972 VW Super 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 1972 VW Super Beetle
Factory-style details
- Super Beetle Sedan Type 1, known as the 1302
- Flat windshield
- MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs
- IRS rear suspension with CV joints
- 1600cc dual-port air-cooled flat-four engine
- 50 hp engine output, commonly listed for this period
- Spare tire lays flat under the hood
- T-shaped seat tracks
- 1971-1972 style taillight lenses
- Reflectors on the side of the taillight housings
- Three-bolt ball joints
1972 Super Beetle notes
- Final year of the 1971-1972 flat windshield 1302 Super Beetle period
- 1972 Super Beetles used the redesigned front end with MacPherson strut front suspension
- 1972 received an enlarged, taller rear window for improved visibility
- 1972 received added engine lid ventilation
- 1972 taillights were updated to include built-in reverse lights
- 1972 is noted as the year Marathon wheels by Lemmerz were introduced
- Body, trim, engine, lighting, seating, suspension, wheels, and electrical details can vary by production date, market, and transmission type
