Parking Brake Handle | 1955 & Earlier VW Beetle | Rod-Style, German Refurbished (#R02)

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Product details
  • Vendor Washburn's Metal
  • SKU #R02
  • Fits
    • Through 1955|VW|Beetle

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Original German Parking Brake Handle — 1955 & Earlier VW Beetle (Rod-Style)

This is the rod-style parking brake handle used on 1955 and earlier VW Beetles — the split and oval window cars. Each handle has been inspected, media blasted, and powder coated, making it a genuinely rare part in this condition.

Vehicle Fitment

  • VW Beetle (Type 1): 1955 & earlier — rod-style parking brake (split & oval window cars)

Why Choose Washburn's Metal?

Hard-to-find early parts are inspected and fully refurbished in-house — media blasted and powder coated — so you receive a rare original German handle ready to install.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Rod-style configuration: correct for 1955 & earlier split and oval window Beetles.
  • Fully refurbished: inspected, media blasted, and powder coated.
  • Rare in this condition: a genuinely hard-to-find original German part.

Technical Specifications

  • Part number: #R02
  • Origin: Original German (OEM)
  • Configuration: Rod-style parking brake
  • Finish: Media blasted & powder coated
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Fitment: 1955 & earlier VW Type 1 Beetle

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which cars use the rod-style handle? Split and oval window Beetles — 1955 and earlier.
  • How was it refurbished? Inspected, media blasted, and powder coated.

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