{"product_id":"early-beetle-chassis-inspection-cover-1956-1965","title":"VW Beetle Chassis Inspection Cover | Early Beetle 1956–1965 | Genuine Refurbished German (R12)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle Chassis Inspection Cover | Early 1956–1965 — Genuine Refurbished German Part\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel #R12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the real thing — an \u003cb\u003eoriginal factory Volkswagen chassis inspection cover\u003c\/b\u003e, not a reproduction. Each cover is hand-inspected for condition, then stripped and powder coated for a clean, durable, restoration-correct finish. For a numbers-matching or detail-correct early Beetle, a genuine VW part beats a repro every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a refurbished vintage VW part, not a reproduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e Early style, 1956–1965\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine factory VW part:\u003c\/b\u003e Original German steel, not an aftermarket reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInspected then powder coated:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-inspected for condition and refinished for a clean, lasting result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRestoration-correct:\u003c\/b\u003e The right detail for numbers-matching and detail-focused early Beetle builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Refurbished genuine VW chassis inspection cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Original German steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Stripped and powder coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #R12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this a reproduction?\u003c\/b\u003e No. This is a genuine factory VW cover that has been refurbished — inspected, stripped, and powder coated — not an aftermarket reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich years does it fit?\u003c\/b\u003e Early-style VW Beetle from 1956 to 1965. For 1966–1979 cars, see our late version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailing an early Bug? Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e parts, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chassis-1\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/a\u003e components, or everything for your platform in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHave a later car? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/late-beetle-chassis-inspection-cover-1966-1979\"\u003eLate 1966–1979 Beetle Inspection Cover\u003c\/a\u003e. Both are genuine refurbished German parts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41826823012467,"sku":"R12","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20240716_153931.jpg?v=1721509500","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/early-beetle-chassis-inspection-cover-1956-1965","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}