Beetle Roof Rack - Stainless Steel With Wooden Slats

Add vintage style and practical storage to your classic VW with this top-quality stainless steel roof rack, complete with polished tubing and hardwood slats. Designed to fit all aircooled VW Beetles from 1949 to 1979, including 1302, 1303, and Mexican-built models, this rack is both functional and aesthetically true to the period.

Supplied as a flat-pack kit, the rack is easy to assemble with basic tools and mounts securely to the factory rain gutter rails—no drilling required. Its robust stainless steel construction ensures durability and resistance to rust, while the natural wooden slats add an unmistakable vintage touch.

This rack offers a usable load space of 980mm x 870mm and a recommended maximum load capacity of 50kg, making it ideal for luggage, camping gear, or show accessories. It’s also a popular choice for roof-mounted display setups at vintage VW events.

Please Note:

• Not suitable for modern, watercooled Beetles, due to significant differences in roof curvature and gutter design.

• Always secure your load and do not exceed the recommended capacity.

Measurements:

• Load Area: 980mm (L) x 870mm (W)

• Height from Gutter to Rack Base: approx. 220mm

• Height from Gutter to Strengthening Rod: approx. 160mm

Specifications:

• Material: Polished stainless steel with wooden slats

• Assembly: Supplied flat-packed – assembly required

• Load Capacity: Max. 50kg

• Mounting: Gutter rail mounted – no drilling

• Quality: Top quality reproduction

Applications:

• VW Beetle: 1949 – 1979 (incl. 1302, 1303, and Mexican Beetles)

• VW Buggy & Baja (based on standard Beetle chassis): 1949 – 1979