1963 VW Beetle vehicle description
The 1963 VW Beetle Sedan has some remarkable features. We can recognize the 1963 Volkswagen Bug with his large rear window. There was also a convertible version of this car.
Main changes in 1963
- Fresh air heating replaces stale air heating.
- The engine gets redesigned fan housing, muffler and heat exchangers.
- Leatherette headlining.
- Folding handle for the sunroof.
- Nylon window guides.
- Foam sandwich floor mats.
- Wolfsburg crest discontinued.
Chassis numbers: 4 846 836 – 5 677 118
The chassis numbers for the 1963 VW Beetle are between 4 846 836 – 5 677 118.
1963 VW Bug engine and technical specs
This are the specs of the 1963 VW Beetle engine:
- Layout: rear-engine with rear-drive.
- Engine: 4-cyl. 1192cc/34hp
- Transmission: four-speed manual.
- Final drive type: spiral bevel.
- Steering: worm and cap nut.
- Suspension (front): king pins with traverse torsion bars and upper : lower trailing arms.
- Suspension (rear): swings axles with trailing arms and torsion bars.
- Brakes: hydraulic, front / rear drum.
- Fuel tank: 10.6 gallon.
VW Beetle parts
Are you looking for parts for your 1963 Volkswagen Beetle? On this page you can submit a parts request that is send to multiple VW Beetle parts sellers (Paruzzi & VW Heritage). They will provide you with their price (without obligation to buy the parts AND there are no hidden charges).
1963 VW Beetle for sale
Interested in a 1963 VW Beetle for sale? Or are you selling a Beetle yourself? Before you make a purchase or a sale, it can be interesting to know the value of the 1963 VW Beetle in advance. You can determine the value of the car through our Value Calculation tool.
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How to restore a VW Beetle
Are you looking to restore a 1963 VW Bug? Here you can find some useful documents that might help you.