Smiths 52mm Fuel Gauge | VW Type 1 Beetle & Karmann Ghia (6-Volt) | 6V, Black Bezel (14-1123-0)

Smiths 52mm Fuel Gauge — 6V, Black Bezel (14-1123-0)

A Smiths Industries fuel level gauge in classic British styling, made in the UK. This is the 6-volt version for early VW Type 1 cars running the original pre-1967 6-volt electrical system.

It works with VW's original fuel-tank sending unit and replaces a non-functional OEM fuel gauge in restorations.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Beetle (Type 1): 1949–1967, early 6-volt cars
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1955–1967, early 6-volt cars

Why Choose Smiths?

Smiths Industries has built automotive instrumentation in Britain for nearly a century — originally as OE supplier to Jaguar, Triumph, MG, and the rest of the classic British marques. Today the Smiths instrument range remains the gold standard for restorers who want their dashboards to look the way they did when the car left the factory. Smiths gauges have a recognizable look: a clean dial face, the distinctive Smiths typeface, and the characteristic chrome or black 'V' bezel.

Key Features & Benefits

• Correct 6-Volt System: 6-volt version for early (pre-1967) Type 1 cars on the original electrical system.
• Fuel-Level Monitoring: Works with VW's original fuel-tank sending unit.
• Restoration-Ready: Replaces a non-functional OEM fuel gauge in restorations.
• Classic British Styling: A clean dial face, the distinctive Smiths typeface, and the characteristic 'V' bezel.
• Made in the UK: Manufactured in Britain by Smiths Industries.

Technical Specifications

• EMPI Part #: 14-1123-0
• Size: 52mm
• Voltage: 6 V
• Bezel: Black
• UPC: 707924551235
• Origin: Made in the UK

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this work on my early 6-volt VW? Yes — this is the 6-volt version for early Type 1 cars (pre-1967) running the original 6-volt electrical system.
• What sending unit does it use? It works with VW's original fuel-tank sending unit.
• Where is it made? Made in the UK by Smiths Industries.

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