{"product_id":"german-original-refurbished-1965-1967-emergency-brake-handle","title":"VW Beetle Parking Brake Handle | 1965–1966 | German OEM, Powder-Coated Refurbished (R04)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle Parking Brake Handle — 1965–1966, German OEM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cb\u003erefurbished German OEM\u003c\/b\u003e parking brake handle for the \u003cb\u003e1965–1966 VW Beetle\u003c\/b\u003e. Sourced from used factory handles, then stripped and \u003cb\u003epowder coated semi-gloss black\u003c\/b\u003e. This is a genuine part, \u003cb\u003enot a reproduction\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Type 1):\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–1966\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Genuine VW?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cb\u003egenuine German OEM\u003c\/b\u003e handle refurbished to a clean, durable finish — not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear-specific fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Correct application for the 1965–1966 Beetle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePowder-coated finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Stripped and refinished in semi-gloss black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenuine part:\u003c\/b\u003e Refurbished factory handle, not a reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Refurbished original OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Powder coat, semi-gloss black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e German OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart number:\u003c\/b\u003e R04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich years does this fit?\u003c\/b\u003e The 1965–1966 VW Beetle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this a reproduction?\u003c\/b\u003e No — it is a genuine German OEM handle, refurbished and powder coated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brakes\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Aircooled\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSourcing \u0026amp; Restoration Standards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery core in this listing is pulled from disassembled donor vehicles, hand-inspected for cracks, stripped, and checked to confirm it moves and mounts correctly before it's offered for sale — we do not sell parts we wouldn't install on our own cars. Because these are original German-built pieces rather than reproductions, expect the light surface texture and character of a genuine 50+ year old stamping, not the sterile finish of a modern casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washburn's Metal Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashburn's Metal is a family-run air-cooled VW \u0026amp; Porsche specialist shop — every part we sell is inspected before it ships, and our team is on hand by phone or email if you have a fitment question before or after you order. We stand behind what we sell: if a part doesn't fit as described, reach out and we'll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65):\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.p65warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Parts are legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volkswagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42121424666739,"sku":"R04","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/20241010_171304A.jpg?v=1729275961","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/german-original-refurbished-1965-1967-emergency-brake-handle","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}