1961 Volkswagen Beetle Spark Plugs

Keep Your 1961 Volkswagen Beetle in Top Shape with Quality Spark Plugs

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Spark Plug, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1961 Volkswagen Beetle looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Spark Plug Non-Foulers and Spark Plugs. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Top-Rated Spark Plugs from Trusted Brands

Looking for a reliable Spark Plug? We’ve got you covered with options from brands you know and trust like NGK, Champion, and Autolite. For example, NGK Spark Plugs start at just $5.49 with an average 4.8 star rating. Champion and Autolite offer similar pricing and quality, backed by strong customer feedback. With over 58 reviews and a solid 5 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other Volkswagen Beetle owners approve.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Spark Plug at Advance Auto Parts is around $6.68, with a range that starts at $2.29 and goes up to $16.99. With 7 options in stock from 5 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Copper Plus Spark Plug (RL86C): Dependable Performance & Durability, Copper Plus Spark Plug (L86C): Dependable Performance & Durability, and Spark Plug Non-Foulers – 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach start at just $2.29 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Spark Plug, don’t forget to check out other key components like Ignition Boots and Ignition Coils and Boots. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1961 Volkswagen Beetle in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Spark Plugs

Autolite – Copper Resistor Spark Plug: Quick Starts & Smooth Acceleration (Part No.5224)

Copper Resistor Spark Plug: Quick Starts & Smooth Acceleration

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Autolite Copper spark plugs are expertly crafted to ensure your vehicle delivers reliable performance with every start. Featuring a copper core center electrode, these spark plugs excel in thermal control and resist fouling, while the high nickel alloy center and ground electrode enhance durability for extended life. The high alumina multi-rib ceramic insulator boosts thermal conductivity and insulation strength, making it ideal for demanding conditions. Designed with a corrosion-resistant nickel-plated shell, these spark plugs offer long-lasting durability. With a standard center electrode design and long projection, they provide quick starts, smooth acceleration, and improved fuel economy, helping you save on fuel costs while maintaining peak performance. Perfectly suited for vehicles requiring a flat seat type and resistor-equipped spark plugs, Autolite Copper spark plugs are a dependable choice for consistent ignition and enhanced driving experience.

Product Features:
  • The copper core center electrode aids in thermal control and improves resistance to fouling.
  • Its specially engineered high nickel alloy center and ground electrode provides extended life.
  • The high alumina multi-rib ceramic insulator provides thermal conductivity and superior insulation for increased strength.
  • Designed with a nickel-plated shell that is corrosion resistant to provide increased durability for extended periods.
  • Quick Starts and Smooth Acceleration: Designed to deliver quick starts and smooth acceleration, ensuring a reliable performance for your vehicle.
  • Enhanced Fuel Economy: Engineered to provide good fuel economy, helping you save on fuel costs.
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NGK – Iridium IX Spark Plug (BKR7EIX): Enhanced Ignitability & Durability (Part No.2667)

Iridium IX Spark Plug (BKR7EIX): Enhanced Ignitability & Durability

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$14.99
NGK Iridium IX spark plugs are specifically designed for the performance enthusiast. Iridium IX provides outstanding acceleration, high fuel efficiency and durability. NGK Iridium IX plugs offer extreme ignitability and exceptional anti-fouling. Tapered cut ground electrode provides improved starting, idling and throttle response. The Iridium fine wire center electrode’s durability is six times harder than platinum. Iridium alloy’s extremely high melting point is perfect for today’s engines. For even greater performance consider upgrading to an NGK Ruthenium HX plug.

Product Features:
  • SINGLE IRIDIUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter iridium tip center electrode ensures high durability and a consistently stable spark
  • IRIDIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Iridium’s density (6x that of platinum) and extremely high melting point is perfect for modern high efficiency engines
  • TAPERED CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduced quenching design produces outstanding ignitability, improved acceleration, fuel efficiency and durability
  • SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
  • TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
  • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Modified or high performance applications, or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs
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Champion – Copper Plus Spark Plug (RC9YC): Dependable Performance & Durability (Part No.344)

Copper Plus Spark Plug (RC9YC): Dependable Performance & Durability

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$4.99
The Copper Plus Spark Plug delivers dependable performance and durability, making it a reliable choice for maintaining your vehicle’s efficiency. Featuring a copper core center electrode, it ensures enhanced conductivity and precise heat control, promoting good overall wear and extending the spark plug’s lifespan. Built to ISO and SAE Standards, this spark plug guarantees proven performance and superior corrosion resistance, even in demanding conditions. Its nickel center electrode tip and flat seat design provide consistent and reliable ignition, making it an ideal standard replacement for your vehicle. With a focus on durability and functionality, this spark plug is engineered to optimize heat range control, ensuring longer life and consistent performance. Whether you’re looking for enhanced heat management or reliable ignition, this spark plug offers exceptional value and quality.

Product Features:
  • Copper Plus – Dependable Performance and Durability
  • Copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range for longer life
  • Superior corrosion resistance
  • Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
  • Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
  • Enhanced Conductivity and Heat Control: The Champion Copper Plus Spark Plug features a copper core electrode that provides increased conductivity and heat control, ensuring good overall wear and extending the spark plug’s life.
  • Nickel Center Electrode Tip: Equipped with a nickel center electrode tip and a flat seat type, this spark plug ensures consistent and reliable performance.
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Autolite – Double Platinum Spark Plug: Enhanced Durability & Longer Service Life (Part No.APP5224)

Double Platinum Spark Plug: Enhanced Durability & Longer Service Life

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Double Platinum Spark Plug offers enhanced durability and longer service life, making it a top choice for performance-focused engines. Featuring a platinum-to-platinum design, it minimizes gap erosion and reduces misfires, ensuring consistent ignition and reliability. The yttrium-enhanced ground electrode provides superior heat transfer, allowing the spark plug to withstand high temperatures and pressures for extended durability. Its high alumina ceramic insulator optimizes thermal conductivity and dielectric strength, while the multi-rib insulator prevents flash-over for added safety. Designed with a long projection center electrode and platinum tip materials, this spark plug delivers precision and efficiency in distributor-less ignition system (DIS) engines. Engineered in the USA with over a century of expertise and backed by the sale of more than 11 billion plugs, it combines innovation and proven performance. Whether you’re upgrading for reliability or performance, this flat-seat spark plug is built to meet the demands of modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Engineered with a platinum-to-platinum design that prevents gap erosion, extending the life of the spark plug.
  • The yttrium-Enhanced Ground Electrode delivers superior heat transfer that delivers more durability under high temps and pressure for greater life.
  • Its high alumina ceramic insulator provides optimum thermal conductivity and dielectric strength.
  • The multi-rib insulator prevents flash-over.
  • Engineered in the USA: Backed by over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold.
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DENSO – Iridium Power Spark Plug: Maximum Spark Energy, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, IK20 (Part No.5304)

Iridium Power Spark Plug: Maximum Spark Energy, 0.4mm Iridium Tip, IK20

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The Iridium Power Spark Plug features the world’s smallest Iridium Center Electrode at just 0.4mm, delivering unmatched spark precision for maximum combustion efficiency. Engineered with a patented 360-degree laser welding assembly process, this spark plug ensures exceptional durability and reliability under extreme conditions, withstanding temperatures exceeding 4000 Deg F. Its U-groove and taper-cut ground electrode design optimizes flame propagation, enhancing overall engine performance. The burnished nickel plating provides superior resistance to high temperatures and corrosion, ensuring long-lasting performance. Designed with a flat seat type and crafted from premium iridium material, this spark plug is built to deliver consistent energy and durability. With a wide range of part numbers available, it is compatible with thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars. Choose this spark plug for a perfect blend of cutting-edge technology, durability, and performance.

Product Features:
  • World’s smallest Iridium Center Electrode (0.4mm) for improved spark for maximum combustion
  • Patented 360-degree laser welding assembly process
  • U-groove and taper cut ground electrode to maximize flame propagation.
  • Withstands temperatures greater than 4000 degree Fahrenheit
  • Burnished nickel plating for high temperature endurance and superior corrosion resistance
  • Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
  • Iridium Power
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NGK – Ruthenium HX Spark Plug (FR7BHX-S): High Ignitability & Durability (Part No.92400)

Ruthenium HX Spark Plug (FR7BHX-S): High Ignitability & Durability

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NGK Ruthenium HX High Ignitability spark plugs are the best in class plug for todays modern vehicles. Patented Ruthenium technology offers the most advance tip technology and delivers the highest performance and life expectancy. Created from advanced OE technology as a high ignitability plug, Ruthenium HX spark plugs come with patented, specialized OEM DFE and PSPE tip designs. NGK Ruthenium HX High Ignitability spark plugs provide a more complete fuel burn resulting in a quicker throttle response, smoother idle and better cold starts. Ruthenium center electrode provides industry leading durability.

Product Features:
  • HIGH IGNITABILITY PROJECTED SQUARE PLATINUM ELECTRODE DESIGN: Combines 0.6 millimeter ruthenium center with a unique cut-back PSPE ground electrode
  • RUTHENIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: NGK’s patented ruthenium technology produces maximum performance, ignitability & durability at high temperatures
  • PSPE DESIGN: Projected square platinum electrode shape of the ground electrode provides the best ignitability and service life for high heat engines
  • SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
  • TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
  • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Modern vehicles using OE PSPE type spark plugs or for those seeking an aftermarket plug with the latest OE technology
  • Enhanced Fuel Burn: Provides a more complete fuel burn, resulting in quicker throttle response, smoother idle, and better cold starts.
  • Industry-Leading Durability: Ruthenium center electrode ensures exceptional durability and longevity.
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ACDelco – Premium Double Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Long-Lasting Performance & Durability (Part No.41-806)

Premium Double Platinum Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Long-Lasting Performance & Durability

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ACDelco Gold (Professional) Double Platinum Spark Plug are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. With a copper core and double platinum pads on the center electrode, these plugs are designed to deliver long-lasting performance. These premium aftermarket replacement spark plugs are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:
  • One-piece, fired-in suppressor seal blends three glass types for a gas-tight seal that helps reduce radio frequency and engine interference, regulate spark plug energy, and protect against compression pressures for long life
  • Double platinum point pad on center and ground electrode offer excellent durability and consistent voltage demands to help reduce wear on ignition system
  • Pure copper core results in cooler electrode temperature for maximized durability and fouling resistance
  • Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
  • Premium aftermarket replacement part
  • Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models
  • Resistor Type: Includes a resistor to reduce radio frequency interference, ensuring smooth engine performance.
  • Flat Seat Type: Designed with a flat seat type for a secure and precise fit.
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Autolite – Double Platinum Spark Plug: Enhanced Durability & Performance (Part No.APP3923)

Double Platinum Spark Plug: Enhanced Durability & Performance

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Autolite Double Platinum spark plugs are engineered for exceptional durability and performance, making them an ideal choice for distributor-less ignition system (DIS) engines. Featuring a platinum-to-platinum design, these spark plugs effectively prevent gap erosion, reduce misfires, and extend service life. The yttrium-enhanced ground electrode ensures superior heat transfer, allowing the plugs to withstand high temperatures and pressures for greater longevity. A high alumina ceramic insulator provides optimal thermal conductivity and dielectric strength, while the multi-rib insulator design prevents flash-over for reliable operation. With a mid-projection center electrode and platinum tips on both the center and ground electrodes, these plugs deliver consistent performance and efficiency. Backed by over a century of engineering expertise and a legacy of over 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite guarantees proven quality and reliability. Designed for performance-grade applications, these spark plugs are a smart upgrade over copper and standard platinum options, ensuring your engine runs smoothly and efficiently.

Product Features:
  • Engineered with a platinum-to-platinum design that prevents gap erosion, extending the life of the spark plug.
  • The yttrium-Enhanced Ground Electrode delivers superior heat transfer that delivers more durability under high temps and pressure for greater life.
  • Its high alumina ceramic insulator provides optimum thermal conductivity and dielectric strength.
  • The multi-rib insulator prevents flash-over.
  • Proven Quality: Backed by over 100 years of engineering expertise and over 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite delivers exceptional quality and performance.
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Champion – Copper Plus Spark Plug (L86C): Dependable Performance & Durability (Part No.306)

Copper Plus Spark Plug (L86C): Dependable Performance & Durability

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$2.99
The Copper Plus spark plug is engineered for dependable performance and durability, making it an ideal OE-type replacement. Featuring a copper core center electrode, it ensures precise heat control for extended lifespan and resists fouling for consistent ignition. The nickel-tipped center and ground electrodes enhance conductivity while providing superior corrosion resistance, ensuring reliable operation in various conditions. Built to ISO and SAE Standards, this spark plug delivers proven performance and is designed with a flat seat type for secure installation. Whether you’re maintaining your vehicle or upgrading components, this standard-grade replacement offers excellent value and long-lasting functionality.

Product Features:
  • Resists fouling
  • Superior corrosion resistance
  • Dependable and proven performance
  • Increased conductivity and heat control for good overall wear
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Champion – Platinum Power Spark Plug (RC9PYC): Powerful Performance & Durability (Part No.3344)

Platinum Power Spark Plug (RC9PYC): Powerful Performance & Durability

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Champion Platinum Power spark plugs are engineered to deliver exceptional performance and durability, making them a reliable choice for your vehicle. Featuring a platinum center electrode, these spark plugs ensure long-lasting performance and resistance to wear, maintaining the proper gap specification throughout their lifespan. The fine-wire center electrode enhances ignitability, while the V-trimmed ground electrode sharpens spark focus for optimal combustion. Constructed with the exclusive Heat-Active alloy, these plugs quickly reach and maintain the ideal operating temperature, ensuring consistent performance under various driving conditions. Designed as a standard replacement, they feature a flat seat type and a nickel ground electrode tip for dependable functionality. With a built-in resistor, these spark plugs help reduce electromagnetic interference, making them a smart choice for maintaining engine efficiency and smooth operation. Whether you’re looking for powerful performance or extended durability, these spark plugs deliver exceptional value for your vehicle.

Product Features:
  • Platinum Power- Premium Spark Plug. Powerful Performance.
  • Platinum center electrode for long life
  • Fine-wire center electrode for greater ignitability
  • V-trimmed ground electrode promotes sharper spark focus
  • Heat-Active alloy allows electrodes to reach optimal temperature
  • Platinum tipped center wire resists wear and helps to maintain proper gap spec over life of the plug
  • Platinum Center Electrode: The Champion Platinum Power Spark Plug features a platinum center electrode for extended durability and long-lasting performance.
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ACDelco – Copper Core Spark Plug: Reliable Performance & Efficient Operation (Part No.41-602)

Copper Core Spark Plug: Reliable Performance & Efficient Operation

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ACDelco GM Original Equipment Conventional Spark Plugs are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. These Conventional Spark Plugs are designed for reliability and efficient performance, and are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. Their high-quality copper cores and outstanding suppression characteristics deliver reliable performance. They are also available for Marine applications. These premium aftermarket replacement spark plugs are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function. ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts are the true OE parts installed during the production of or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles. Some ACDelco GM Original Equipment parts may have formerly appeared as GM Genuine Parts (OE) or ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:
  • GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies
  • High-Quality Copper Core: Designed with high-quality copper cores for reliable performance and efficient operation.
  • Nickel Center Electrode Tip: Features a nickel center electrode tip for enhanced durability and consistent performance.
  • OE Replacement: These spark plugs are true OE parts, originally installed or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles.
  • Outstanding Suppression Characteristics: Engineered to deliver outstanding suppression characteristics, ensuring smooth and efficient engine performance.
  • Versatile Applications: Providing a high-quality replacement for a wide range of vehicles.
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E3 – DiamondFIRE Spark Plug: More Power & Fuel Efficiency (Part No.E3.48)

DiamondFIRE Spark Plug: More Power & Fuel Efficiency

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The Premium DiamondFire Automotive Spark Plug is engineered to deliver peak performance and efficiency for your vehicle. Featuring E3’s patented Diamond Fire edge-to-edge ground electrode, it ensures a faster, more complete burn for smoother acceleration and idle. The innovative “diamond-shaped” side wire electrode enhances combustion by quickly igniting the air/fuel mixture, resulting in a larger and faster flame kernel. This translates to improved power output – up to 6% on average – and better fuel efficiency, saving you money while reducing engine carbon deposits. Constructed with durable nickel center and ground electrode tips, this spark plug is built to last. Pre-gapped at the factory for hassle-free installation, it provides consistent, reliable performance. With its advanced design, this spark plug maximizes the energy from every drop of fuel, making it an excellent choice for drivers seeking enhanced power, efficiency, and longevity.

Product Features:
  • E3’s Diamond Fire edge to edge ground electrode provides maximum performance with increased efficiency and a faster more complete burn.
  • Smoother Acceleration & Idle – The faster flame initiated by the spark plug results in a more complete burn of the ingested fuel charge. More pressure is created against the piston more fuel is put to work
  • Energy – Power output improved up to 6% on average in the typical operating ranges. Results will vary.
  • Efficiency – The “diamond shaped” side wire electrode projects the combustion spark in a way that more quickly ignites the air/fuel mixture, thereby creating a significantly faster and larger flame kernel. The result is that more fuel is put to work durin
  • E3’s patented Diamond Fire Technology provides a cleaner burning combustion, which translates into fuel savings and reduced engine carbon deposits
  • The Spark Plugs are pre-gapped at the factory and cannot be adjusted.
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NGK – Iridium IX Spark Plug (ZFR5AIX-11): Extreme Ignitability & Durability (Part No.94553)

Iridium IX Spark Plug (ZFR5AIX-11): Extreme Ignitability & Durability

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NGK Iridium IX spark plugs are specifically designed for the performance enthusiast. Iridium IX provides outstanding acceleration, high fuel efficiency and durability. NGK Iridium IX plugs offer extreme ignitability and exceptional anti-fouling. Tapered cut ground electrode provides improved starting, idling and throttle response. The Iridium fine wire center electrode’s durability is six times harder than platinum. Iridium alloy’s extremely high melting point is perfect for today’s engines. For even greater performance consider upgrading to an NGK Ruthenium HX plug.

Product Features:
  • SINGLE IRIDIUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter iridium tip center electrode ensures high durability and a consistently stable spark
  • IRIDIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Iridium’s density (6x that of platinum) and extremely high melting point is perfect for modern high efficiency engines
  • TAPERED CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduced quenching design produces outstanding ignitability, improved acceleration, fuel efficiency and durability
  • SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
  • TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
  • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Modified or high performance applications, or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs
  • Outstanding Acceleration and High Fuel Efficiency: NGK Iridium IX spark plugs are engineered to deliver superior acceleration and enhanced fuel efficiency, making them ideal for performance enthusiasts.
  • Extreme Ignitability and Anti-Fouling: These spark plugs offer exceptional ignitability and anti-fouling properties, ensuring reliable performance and longevity.
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DENSO – U-Groove Spark Plug: OE Performance, K16GPR-U11 (Part No.3135)

U-Groove Spark Plug: OE Performance, K16GPR-U11

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The U-Groove Spark Plug features a patented U-groove ground electrode design that enhances ignitability, allowing it to fire leaner fuel mixtures for improved engine efficiency. Built with precision machine-rolled threads, it minimizes the risk of seizing or cross-threading in delicate aluminum heads, ensuring a secure and hassle-free installation. Designed for versatility, it offers compatibility with a wide range of vehicles, including classic and collector cars. Crafted with a nickel center electrode tip and a flat seat type, this spark plug delivers reliable performance and durability, lasting over 30,000 miles – twice as long as most conventional plugs. Each plug is 100% pre-fired to guarantee dependable operation, making it a long-lasting and cost-effective choice for maintaining optimal engine performance.

Product Features:
  • Patented U-groove ground electrode design fires leaner mixtures than conventional plugs
  • Precision machine-rolled threads reduce seizing and cross-threading in delicate aluminum heads
  • Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
  • Lasts twice as long as most conventional plugs
  • 100 percent pre-fired to assure reliable operation
  • U-Groove Conventional
  • Long-Lasting Durability: Lasts over 30,000 miles, twice as long as most conventional spark plugs, providing extended performance and reliability.
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Dorman – Help – Spark Plug Non-Foulers – 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach (Part No.42004)

Spark Plug Non-Foulers - 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach

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This spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation on specified vehicles to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage. It is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage on specified vehicles
  • Ideal solution – this non-fouler preserves spark plug life and is a reliable replacement for an original non-fouler that has failed due to corrosion
  • Durable construction – made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Most Popular Spark Plug Non-Fouler for 1961 Volkswagen Beetles

Enhance your 1961 Volkswagen Beetle with this popular Spark Plug Non-Fouler we have in stock, for $9.99.

Dorman – Help – Spark Plug Non-Foulers – 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach (Part No.42004)

Spark Plug Non-Foulers - 14mm Gasket Seat Long Reach

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This spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation on specified vehicles to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage. It is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage on specified vehicles
  • Ideal solution – this non-fouler preserves spark plug life and is a reliable replacement for an original non-fouler that has failed due to corrosion
  • Durable construction – made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Best-Selling 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Spark Plugs

Upgrade your Beetle with one of our 6 best-selling Spark Plugs, earning an average 5 stars rating across 26 reviews.

NGK – Standard Nickel Spark Plug (BR6HS): Reliable OE Performance (Part No.3922)

Standard Nickel Spark Plug (BR6HS): Reliable OE Performance

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NGK Standard spark plugs (in the iconic NGK ‘yellow box’ packaging) are a proven OE cornerstone and technology customers have relied on for decades. Engineered specifically for OE applications, NGK Standard spark plugs provide OE quality nickel alloy reliable performance and design. NGK’s legendary high grade alumina silicate ceramic creates a stronger insulator for optimal dielectric performance, while triple gasket sealing prevents combustion gas leakage. Solid 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges. Trivalent metal plating ensures superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties.

Product Features:
  • ACTUAL OE or EQUIVALENT DESIGN: OEM quality construction nickel alloy center electrode provides consistent performance
  • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Best for vehicles with OE nickel alloy plugs, not recommended on vehicles with factory precious metal plugs
  • NGK’s OE CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY: High grade alumina silicate ceramic creates a stronger insulator for optimal dielectric performance
  • SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
  • COLD-ROLLED THREADS: Prevents cross-threading and damage to cylinder heads
  • TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
  • Triple Gasket Sealing: Prevents combustion gas leakage, ensuring efficient engine performance.
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Champion – Copper Plus Spark Plug (RL86C): Dependable Performance & Durability (Part No.830)

Copper Plus Spark Plug (RL86C): Dependable Performance & Durability

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Copper Plus Spark Plug RL86C delivers dependable performance and durability, making it an ideal choice for small engines. Featuring a copper core center electrode, it ensures enhanced conductivity and precise heat control, promoting longer life and good overall wear. Built to ISO and SAE Standards, this spark plug resists fouling and offers superior corrosion resistance, ensuring reliable operation in various conditions. Its nickel-tipped center and ground electrodes further contribute to its durability and consistent performance. Designed as an OE-type replacement plug, it fits seamlessly into your engine setup, while its flat seat and resistor type design optimize functionality. Whether you’re seeking improved heat management or reliable ignition, this standard-grade replacement spark plug is engineered to deliver proven results at an exceptional value.

Product Features:
  • Copper Plus – Dependable Performance and Durability
  • OE type replacement plug
  • Resists fouling
  • Copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range for longer life
  • Superior corrosion resistance
  • Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
  • Enhanced Conductivity and Heat Control: The copper core electrode ensures increased conductivity and effective heat control, promoting good overall wear.
  • Optimal Performance Design: Featuring a resistor type and flat seat type, this spark plug is designed for optimal performance in small engines.
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Autolite – Copper Resistor Spark Plug: Quick Starts & Enhanced Durability (Part No.425)

Copper Resistor Spark Plug: Quick Starts & Enhanced Durability

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Autolite Copper spark plugs are expertly crafted to ensure reliable performance and long-lasting durability for your vehicle. Featuring a copper core center electrode, these spark plugs excel in thermal control and resist fouling, ensuring consistent operation. The high nickel alloy center and ground electrodes are designed for extended life, while the high alumina multi-rib ceramic insulator enhances thermal conductivity and provides superior insulation for added strength. With a nickel-plated shell, these spark plugs resist corrosion, making them ideal for long-term use. The standard center electrode design with a short projection and nickel tip material ensures dependable ignition, while the flat seat type and built-in resistor further enhance compatibility and performance. Perfect for quick starts and meeting demanding performance expectations, these spark plugs offer exceptional value and reliability.

Product Features:
  • The copper core center electrode aids in thermal control and improves resistance to fouling.
  • Its specially engineered high nickel alloy center and ground electrode provides extended life.
  • The high alumina multi-rib ceramic insulator provides thermal conductivity and superior insulation for increased strength.
  • Designed with a nickel-plated shell that is corrosion resistant to provide increased durability for extended periods.
  • The built-in resistor enhances compatibility and ensures consistent performance by reducing electrical interference.
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NGK – Iridium IX Spark Plug (BR6HIX): Outstanding Acceleration & Durability (Part No.3419)

Iridium IX Spark Plug (BR6HIX): Outstanding Acceleration & Durability

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NGK Iridium IX spark plugs are specifically designed for the performance enthusiast. Iridium IX provides outstanding acceleration, high fuel efficiency and durability. NGK Iridium IX plugs offer extreme ignitability and exceptional anti-fouling. Tapered cut ground electrode provides improved starting, idling and throttle response. The Iridium fine wire center electrode’s durability is six times harder than platinum. Iridium alloy’s extremely high melting point is perfect for today’s engines. For even greater performance consider upgrading to an NGK Ruthenium HX plug.

Product Features:
  • SINGLE IRIDIUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter iridium tip center electrode ensures high durability and a consistently stable spark
  • IRIDIUM ALLOY CENTER ELECTRODE: Iridium’s density (6x that of platinum) and extremely high melting point is perfect for modern high efficiency engines
  • TAPERED CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduced quenching design produces outstanding ignitability, improved acceleration, fuel efficiency and durability
  • SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
  • TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal
  • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Modified or high performance applications, or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs
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Champion – Copper Plus Spark Plug (L86C): Dependable Performance & Durability (Part No.306)

Copper Plus Spark Plug (L86C): Dependable Performance & Durability

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$2.99
The Copper Plus spark plug is engineered for dependable performance and durability, making it an ideal OE-type replacement. Featuring a copper core center electrode, it ensures precise heat control for extended lifespan and resists fouling for consistent ignition. The nickel-tipped center and ground electrodes enhance conductivity while providing superior corrosion resistance, ensuring reliable operation in various conditions. Built to ISO and SAE Standards, this spark plug delivers proven performance and is designed with a flat seat type for secure installation. Whether you’re maintaining your vehicle or upgrading components, this standard-grade replacement offers excellent value and long-lasting functionality.

Product Features:
  • Resists fouling
  • Superior corrosion resistance
  • Dependable and proven performance
  • Increased conductivity and heat control for good overall wear
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ACDelco – Conventional Nickel Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Enhances Heat Transfer & Durability (Part No.R44F)

Conventional Nickel Tip Copper Core Spark Plug: Enhances Heat Transfer & Durability

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ACDelco Gold (Professional) Conventional Spark Plugs are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. These conventional spark plugs are designed for reliability and efficient performance. Their high-quality copper cores and outstanding suppression characteristics deliver reliable performance. They are also available for Marine applications. These premium aftermarket replacement spark plugs are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:
  • Black Onyx coating helps reduce corrosion
  • Copper core provides great heat transfer and helps maximize plug durability
  • Available for use in Marine applications
  • Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
  • Premium aftermarket replacement part
  • Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models
  • Nickel Center Electrode Tip: Provides efficient performance and reliability, making it a high-quality alternative to OE parts.
  • Outstanding Suppression Characteristics: Delivers reliable performance, reducing the risk of misfires and ensuring smooth engine operation.
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Top-Rated Spark Plug Brands For Your 1961 Volkswagen Beetle

When it comes to finding the perfect Spark Plug for your 1961 Volkswagen Beetle, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 5 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Spark Plug brands including NGK, Champion, and Autolite, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.8 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $2.29. Purchasing a Spark Plug from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1961 Volkswagen Beetle, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

Popular NGK 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Spark Plugs

If you’re looking for a top-quality Spark Plug for your 1961 Volkswagen Beetle, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of NGK Spark Plugs. We have 2 NGK Spark Plugs in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $5.49 and an average cost of $11.24, you’ll find the perfect Spark Plug for your needs and budget. NGK Spark Plugs for the 1961 Volkswagen Beetle come highly rated, with over 20 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.8 stars. Choosing a NGK Spark Plug from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.
Iridium IX Spark Plug (BR6HIX): Outstanding Acceleration & Durability
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Iridium IX Spark Plug (BR6HIX): Outstanding Acceleration & Durability
“used as a replacement plug on my vintage moped….its a god sent!!”
Standard Nickel Spark Plug (BR6HS): Reliable OE Performance
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Standard Nickel Spark Plug (BR6HS): Reliable OE Performance
“Just what I wanted for my 72 Beetle.”

Top-Quality Champion 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Spark Plugs

For those in search of a high-quality Spark Plug for their 1961 Volkswagen Beetle, Advance Auto Parts offers a great selection of Champion Spark Plugs. With 1 Champion Spark Plugs in stock, you can trust you’re getting top-tier parts designed for durability and a perfect fit. Prices for these Spark Plugs start at just $2.29, giving you a range of options to suit your budget. Backed by over 4 customer ratings and an average rating of 4.7 stars, Champion Spark Plugs provide both reliability and excellent performance. Choosing a Champion Spark Plug from Advance Auto Parts is a smart investment in your vehicle’s performance and longevity.
Copper Plus Spark Plug (RL86C): Dependable Performance & Durability
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Copper Plus Spark Plug (RL86C): Dependable Performance & Durability
“Exact fit and work great, improved engine performance. Helped to improve throttle response and overall engine performance. Improved the average of gas”

FAQs for 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Spark Plugs

What are the best-selling Spark Plugs for 1961 Volkswagen Beetles?

Out of 7 Spark Plugs that fit 1961 Volkswagen Beetles, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Spark Plugs?

The prices of Spark Plugs for the 1961 Volkswagen Beetle range from $2.29 up to $16.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Spark Plug for a 1961 Volkswagen Beetle?

The average price for Spark Plugs for the 1961 Volkswagen Beetle is $6.68. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Spark Plug category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Spark Plugs for other Volkswagen Beetle model years?

Yes, we carry Spark Plugs for 48 model years of Volkswagen Beetles between 1950 and 2019. The following model years are the most popular for Spark Plug purchases: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2010.

What are the cheapest Spark Plugs for my 1961 Volkswagen Beetle?

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Spark Plugs for any other 1961 Volkswagen models?

Yes. We stock Spark Plugs for 1 other popular 1961 Volkswagen models. Some of the most popular are 1961 Transporter Spark Plugs and 1961 Karmann Ghia Spark Plugs.

What are the top-rated Spark Plugs that fit the 1961 Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 58 reviews by customers, our 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Spark Plugs have an average customer rating of 5 stars. These are the highest-rated categories of Spark Plugs for the 1961 Volkswagen Beetle and their top-rated products:

What types of Spark Plugs do you sell for my 1961 Volkswagen Beetle?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Spark Plugs for a 1961 Volkswagen Beetle:

Can I get help with 1961 Volkswagen Beetle Spark Plug orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Volkswagen Spark Plugs and more.

What is your return policy for Volkswagen Beetle Spark Plugs?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Volkswagen Beetle Spark Plugs and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.