VW Beetle 1302 (Super Beetle) bucket seat guide
1302, 1970 to 1972
The 1302 is the Super Beetle, the version VW gave a MacPherson strut front end and a longer curved bonnet with a bigger boot in place of the older torsion-bar front axle. That change in the floor and front structure is why it takes its own Corbeau frame rather than the one shared across the 1200, 1300 and 1500.
Beyond the frame, the seat range on this page leans toward the Cobra and Corbeau classic lines, which suit the character of a Super Beetle well.
- Corbeau direct fit frame confirmed for the 1302, listed as 1200/1302/1500, £245, base mount
- This is a different part number from the frame used on the standard 1200/1300/1500, reflecting the Super Beetle's different front end
- OMP build a 6 Point Bolt In Roll Cage specifically for the Beetle, £903.56
- The Corbeau GT8 Highback at £510.00 and the Cobra Stuttgart Vinyl Tartan Edition at £919.00 sit at the top of the range
- The Corbeau Sportsman at £390 is a genuinely classic-style reclining seat, right at home on this car
- All FIA harnesses carry a stamped expiry date that ends their competition life regardless of wear
The fitting frame
Corbeau list a frame specifically covering the 1302 alongside the 1200 and 1500, at £245, base mount. It is a different product from the frame used on the standard-front-end 1200/1300/1500 range, which follows from the Super Beetle’s different front suspension and floor structure. It bolts to the factory floor mounting points, and every seat on this page fixes to it directly.
The fitting kit
The frame is priced per seat, so two front seats means two orders. Confirm you have the 1302 Super Beetle rather than the standard front end before ordering, since the frames are not interchangeable.
- Corbeau direct fit frame, £245 per seat, 1302 Super Beetle, base mount
Bucket and reclining seats
The Corbeau Classic at £348.00 and the Cobra Classic CS at £349.00 are the entry point, period-flavoured fixed-back shells. The Corbeau GT4 Retro at £360.00 and the Cobra Classic GT at £359.00 sit alongside them. The Corbeau Alpine at £390 and the Cobra Classic 40th Edition at £414.00 are a step up, and the Corbeau GT8 Highback at £510.00 sits at the top of the fixed-back range.
For reclining seats, the Corbeau Sportsman at £390 keeps the classic look with real recline. The Cobra Daytona at £599.00, the Cobra Le Mans at £515.83 and the Cobra Stuttgart Vinyl at £515.83 sit in the middle. The Cobra Le Mans Heritage at £649.00, the Cobra Le Mans Carbon Edition at £714.00 and the Cobra Stuttgart Vinyl Tartan Edition at £919.00 are the premium options on this page.
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Our recommendationConfirm your front end before ordering
The 1302 has its own frame, so check you have the Super Beetle front end before ordering. Cameron works out the fit and the best combination for a given car, so tell him how the Beetle is used and he will point you at the right seat.
Harnesses
There is no harness made specifically for the Beetle, so you are fitting a universal belt and working out the mounting yourself. The original lap and diagonal belt mounts were not built for a competition harness, so the roll cage below, a bolt-in harness bar, or a fabricated anchor point is the correct route for a car heading anywhere near track use.
The Schroth Profi 3×2 at £370 and the TRS Magnum 6 Point Superlite at £245 are both FIA 8853-2016. The TRS Magnum 4 Point at £139 is FIA 8854-1998. All three carry a stamped expiry date regardless of wear. For a road or trackday car, the Takata Drift II and III and the TRS Clubman belts cost less, though none of those four are HANS compatible.
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Our recommendationConfirm the anchor before the belt
Tell us whether the car is caged, what is behind the seats now, and whether a head restraint is going in, and we will tell you what the shoulder straps can anchor to before you spend anything on the belt.
Roll cage
OMP build a 6 Point Bolt In Roll Cage specifically for the Beetle at £903.56, the straightforward route to a proper harness anchor on this car.
If competing, check the specification against your class regulations before ordering, and keep the sign-off paperwork with the logbook. Pad any tube within reach of a helmet, and tell your insurer, because a cage is a notifiable modification.
What fits what
All seats below fit the 1302 Super Beetle on the Corbeau frame confirmed for this front end, base mount.
| Seat | Mounting | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbeau Classic | Base mount | Period-flavoured fixed back | £348.00 |
| Cobra Classic CS | Base mount | Period-flavoured fixed back | £349.00 |
| Corbeau GT8 Highback | Base mount | Fixed back | £510.00 |
| Corbeau Sportsman | Base mount | Classic-style reclining seat | £390 |
| Cobra Le Mans | Base mount | Reclining seat | £515.83 |
| Cobra Stuttgart Vinyl Tartan Edition | Base mount | Reclining seat | £919.00 |
Common questions
Which frame does the 1302 need?
Corbeau list a frame specifically for the 1302, at £245 per seat, base mount. It is a different part from the frame used on the standard 1200/1300/1500 front end, reflecting the Super Beetle’s different suspension and floor.
Why does the 1302 need a different frame from the 1200?
The 1302 introduced a MacPherson strut front end and a longer bonnet in place of the earlier torsion-bar axle, which changes the floor structure the frame bolts to.
Is the Corbeau Sportsman right for this car?
Yes. It is a genuinely classic-style reclining seat, and the Super Beetle is exactly the kind of car it is built for.
Is there a roll cage for the 1302?
Yes. OMP build a 6 Point Bolt In Roll Cage specifically for the Beetle at £903.56.
Which harness should I buy?
For FIA competition, the Schroth Profi 3×2 at £370 and the TRS Magnum 6 Point Superlite at £245 both meet 8853-2016, and the TRS Magnum 4 Point at £139 meets 8854-1998. For road and trackday use, the Takata Drift II and III and the TRS Clubman belts cost less but are not HANS compatible.
More help
If your car turns out to be the standard-front-end 1200 or 1300, those guides cover the different frame made for them. If you want the frame or the cage confirmed against your specific car, the contact link is the quickest way to get it looked at.
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