{"product_id":"parking-brake-handle-1955-earlier-type-1-german-original-refurbished","title":"Parking Brake Handle | 1955 \u0026 Earlier VW Beetle | Rod-Style, German Refurbished (#R02)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal German Parking Brake Handle — 1955 \u0026amp; Earlier VW Beetle (Rod-Style)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cb\u003erod-style parking brake handle\u003c\/b\u003e used on 1955 and earlier VW Beetles — the split and oval window cars. Each handle has been \u003cb\u003einspected, media blasted, and powder coated\u003c\/b\u003e, making it a genuinely rare part in this condition.\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 1955 \u0026amp; earlier — rod-style parking brake (split \u0026amp; oval window cars)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHard-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRod-style configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e correct for 1955 \u0026amp; earlier split and oval window Beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully refurbished:\u003c\/b\u003e inspected, media blasted, and powder coated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRare in this condition:\u003c\/b\u003e a genuinely hard-to-find original German part.\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\u003ePart number:\u003c\/b\u003e #R02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Original German (OEM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/b\u003e Rod-style parking brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Media blasted \u0026amp; powder coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Refurbished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFitment:\u003c\/b\u003e 1955 \u0026amp; earlier VW Type 1 Beetle\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 cars use the rod-style handle?\u003c\/b\u003e Split and oval window Beetles — 1955 and earlier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow was it refurbished?\u003c\/b\u003e Inspected, media blasted, 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, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43491323609203,"sku":"#R02","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/42709F23-8326-49EB-BB74-3A783114FC88.jpg?v=1755163679","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/parking-brake-handle-1955-earlier-type-1-german-original-refurbished","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}