EMPI Left Rear Fender (Driver Side) | VW Beetle 1946–1967 | Wide Pre-'68 Profile (98-8776-B)

VW Beetle Left Rear Fender | Driver Side, Wide Pre-'68 Profile (98-8776-B)

If you're working on an old Bug, you know the right fit makes all the difference. This left (driver-side) rear fender is a straightforward, reliable replacement for your restoration project, built to the original wide profile used before the 1968 design changes so it keeps that classic vintage look.

Vehicle Fitment

Designed for the Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle). It bolts up to the following years and models:

• Standard Beetle (Sedan & Sunroof): 1946–1967
• Beetle Convertible: 1949–1967

Key Features & Benefits

• Driver-Side (Left) Rear: Correct-side replacement panel for the VW Type 1 Beetle.
• Wide Pre-'68 Profile: Built to the original body line used before the 1968 design changes.
• Direct Bolt-On: A straightforward replacement for all years from 1946 through 1967.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 98-8776-B
• Side / Position: Left rear (driver side)
• Profile: Wide, pre-1968 style
• Fits: 1946–1967 Beetle sedan; 1949–1967 convertible

Restorer's Note: While this fender is a direct bolt-on for all years from 1946 through 1967, it does not feature the specific dimples between the bolt-hole locations found on the original fenders of very early models.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which side is this? The left (driver) side, rear.
• Which years does it fit? It is built to the wide profile used before the 1968 design changes, matching Standard Beetle sedans 1946–1967 and convertibles 1949–1967.
• Does it have the early dimples? No — it does not feature the specific dimples between the bolt-hole locations found on the original fenders of very early models.

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