Rare VW Accessories

This great VW Type 3 tow hook was made in Germany by Perohaus. It fits on Type 3 1500 and 1600 automatic and the mounting of the rear tow hook is very easy. Just lose the screws on the bumper support on the right, then attach the hook and fasten it with the enclosed screws. The box is marked in...

This engine compartment light was Made in Germany by Hella between 1953-1955 for vintage VW Beetle. A VW Oval and VW Split edition was available. You can find some more information on thesamba.com forum on topic Rare Engine Compartment Light. A similar engine compartment light was made by SWF. Here pictures of the rare Hella engine compartment light for vintage Volkswagen, scanned from...

This Volkswagen 411 Tow Hook was made in Germany by Perohaus. The mounting is very easy. You just put the tow hook between the bumper and bumper bracket, then lead the screw through the existing hole and secure it with the bolt. By the way, the nickname of the VW 411 is “Nasenbaer” (coati). Below pictures of the rare new...

The Volkswagen T1 Bus emergency flasher system was available in 1966. Volkswagen mounted a nice illuminated hazard warning switch in the USA T1 Bus only. The switch had the same design like the wiper or headlight switch. The knob of the emergency flasher switch was red with the inscription “VW EMERGENCY 88”. If you want the very best for your...

This rare Anker 8 day wind-up VW Oval Bug steering wheel clock was made in Germany by Kunika. It fits on the original steering wheel after you remove the Wolfsburg horn button. The Anker steering wheel horn button clock has a small knob at the bottom to activate the clock lighting which is very useful at night. On the side...

Hello VW fans. This is the rarest of the very rare VW Split Beetle steering wheel clock. This Mekra wind-up 8 day clock was made in Germany by Koehler for VW Split Bug. It fits on the original VW batwing steering wheel. To use the horn or fanfare you just press the cool clock. At the top you can set...

Hello VW fans. I have collected some information about parcel trays in classic VWs for you. From 1950 to 1970 Ra-Bambus, KAMEI, PEROHAUS and GHE made some great products which are hunted around the world these days. They are made in Germany for VW Split, Oval, Bug, 1302 1303 Super Beetle and Karmann Ghia. The details are scanned from Gute...

Hello VW Fans. Here you see the rare VW bug glove box light. It can easily be installed with some skill and the parts in the box. Particularly simple is the installation in all Volkswagens and there is no repair shop needed. The light is switched on or off automatically when the cover of the glove compartment is opened or...

The vintage VW dash mileage counter has a magnetic base and the size is about 4x3cm. It is an accessory that you can use to note the mileage of the next fuel fill up or oil change. After the tank is filled with fuel, you just roll the wheels on the counter to match with the speedometer mileage and you...

This is the rare GHE Happich parcel tray for VW Beetle which I saw in the GHE accessories catalog from 1958. It is inserted obliquely from above and held by means of automatic clamping action. The VW Beetle on the GHE picture has a great Petri steering wheel with the Sun and Moon horn button mounted, a glove box handle...

The rare VW Beetle trunk light from Quecks SWF can be used as a trunk or engine compartment light. The switch control is mounted in the lamp, so none of the usual pressure switch is required. The SWF logo is stamped on the lens. The Quecks light below is new old stock and with the german box and it is marked with...

GHE Happich made nice accessories for vintage Volkswagen. This is the GHE coco floor mat made in Germany for VW Beetle. I scanned the pages from an GHE Happich Textil catalog 1956/57. Happich City mats cause additional floor insulation and strong noise damping. The ideal, non-slip floor covering of indestructible quality and sporty elegance. These nice Happich coco floor mats...