1949-1979 Beetle Fender Identification Chart

HORN GRILLS

Slanted Headlight Bucket 1958-Early 1966

Vertical Headlight Bucket Late 1966-1967

Tech Note: When you order a fender, it is very important to use our handy fender chart. It is very common to have a Beetle of one year with front fenders from an earlier or later model. It is also common to have different years of fenders on both the front and rear of your VW Beetle. This will save you both time and money if you are not 100% sure what year of fender is installed on your Bug.

ORIGINAL STYLE SLOTTED BUMPER BRACKET HOLE

Straight Lower Front 1968-1973 Standard Beetle

Curved Lower Front1971-1973 Super Beetle

MEXICAN STYLE SLOTTED BUMPER BRACKET HOLE

Straight Lower Front 1968-1973 Mexican Style Standard Beetle
Does Not Have Cutout For Turn Signals

TRIANGLE SLOTTED BUMPER BRACKET HOLE

Straight Lower Front 1974-1977 Standard Beetle

Curved Lower Front1974-1979 Super Beetle

SMALL TAILLIGHT HOLES

without Bumper Overrider Holes 1949-1967

with Overrider Hole and Slot1958-1967

Long Bumper Bracket Slot1968-1972

Tech Note: Standard and Super Beetles share the same rear fenders. When you order a fender, it is very important to use our handy fender chart. It is very common to have a Beetle of one year with front fenders from an earlier or later model. It is also common to have different years of fenders on both the front and rear of your VW Beetle. This will save you both time and money if you are not 100% sure what year of fender is installed on your Bug.

LARGE TAILLIGHT HOLES

Long Bumper Bracket Slot 1973 Only

Diamond Hole 3/4” from Edge1974 Only

Diamond Hole 1 1/4” from Edge1975-1979

Please Note: Our Volkswagen Sheet Metal parts are quality replacement parts produced by companies worldwide. These parts are delivered to us and then to you using ships, trains, trucks, and local carriers. Scratches in the rust preventative paint (not considered primer) and minor dings are not unusual and can not be prevented. Minor flaws are not considered damaged product. Minor repair may be required.