KONI Special Classic 80 Series Front Shock Absorber for 1952–1959 Volkswagen Beetle and Karmann Ghia

KONI Special Classic 80 Series internally rebound adjustable twin-tube non-gas shock absorber

Improve the handling and ride control of your classic Volkswagen with the KONI Special Classic 80 Series front shock absorber. Part number KON80 1349 is an internally rebound-adjustable, twin-tube shock absorber designed for vintage automotive applications. Its non-gas design complements original-style suspension systems while providing dependable damping performance for classic-car driving.

The KONI Special Classic series is engineered to help maintain tire contact with the road, reduce suspension oscillation, and provide more controlled handling during acceleration, braking, and cornering. Internal rebound adjustment allows the shock absorber to be tailored to the vehicle and driving preference during installation or service, helping support a balanced ride without changing the vehicle’s original suspension layout.

This KONI front shock absorber is intended for select Volkswagen applications, including the 1953 Beetle and 1959–1967 Transporter models listed in the available fitment data. Verify the vehicle configuration, suspension position, and application year before ordering. The shock absorber is supplied individually, with one unit per package.

Key Product Specifications and Technical Data

• Brand: KONI
• Series: Special Classic 80
• Part Number: KON80 1349
• Product Type: Automotive shock absorber
• Adjustment Type: Internally rebound adjustable
• Construction: Twin-tube design
• Pressurization: Non-gas shock absorber
• Installation Position: Front

Fitment

Fits select 1953 Volkswagen Beetle applications and 1959–1967 Volkswagen Transporter models. The product name also identifies Volkswagen Beetle and Karmann Ghia applications; confirm exact vehicle fitment before purchase.

What's Included

One KONI Special Classic 80 Series front shock absorber.

Features:

• Internally rebound adjustable: Allows damping characteristics to be tailored during installation or servicing for a more controlled ride.
• Twin-tube construction: Supports consistent suspension control and dependable performance in classic Volkswagen applications.
• Non-gas design: Provides an original-style shock absorber configuration suited to vintage suspension systems.
• Classic Volkswagen fitment: Designed for select Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and Transporter applications when matched to the correct vehicle configuration.

Fitments:
1953 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1953 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe
1954 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1954 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe
1955 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1955 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe
1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1955 Volkswagen Transporter Base
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1956 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe
1956 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1956 Volkswagen Transporter Base
1957 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1957 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe
1957 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1957 Volkswagen Transporter Base
1958 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1958 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe
1958 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1958 Volkswagen Transporter Base
1959 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1959 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1959 Volkswagen Transporter Base
1960 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1960 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe
1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1960 Volkswagen Transporter Base
1961 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1961 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe
1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1961 Volkswagen Transporter Base
1962 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1962 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe
1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1962 Volkswagen Transporter Base
1963 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1963 Volkswagen Beetle Deluxe
1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1963 Volkswagen Transporter Base
1964 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1964 Volkswagen Transporter Base
1965 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1965 Volkswagen Transporter Base
1966 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1966 Volkswagen Fastback Base
1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1966 Volkswagen Squareback Base
1966 Volkswagen Transporter Base
1967 Volkswagen Beetle Base
1967 Volkswagen Fastback Base
1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1967 Volkswagen Squareback Base
1967 Volkswagen Transporter Base
1968 Volkswagen Fastback Base
1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1968 Volkswagen Squareback Base
1969 Volkswagen Fastback Base
1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1969 Volkswagen Squareback Base
1970 Volkswagen Fastback Base
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1970 Volkswagen Squareback Base
1971 Volkswagen Fastback Base
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1971 Volkswagen Squareback Base
1972 Volkswagen Fastback Base
1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1972 Volkswagen Squareback Base
1973 Volkswagen Fastback Base
1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Base
1973 Volkswagen Squareback Base

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Unknown
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1