Spare wheel fuel can

[Nocky]

Hi all, can anyone confirm if this was an aftermarket accessory or maybe a 1 off ? I’ve never seen one before but seems like a good idea for those of us with dodgy fuel gauges / senders.

[type21f]

Yes I have a spare wheel fuel can with a slightly different form. I am aware that there were two VW stamped ones. 7L for 14" wheels and 8L for 15" wheels. Mine is 7L and is stamped VW on the front in raised letters.

[Nocky]

Awesome cheers for the speedy reply. I’ve just purchased a mint looking one was hoping it was vw, but assumed aftermarket as I’d never seen one before.

[type21f]

Nice purchase! That was made for a VW.. the one I have had a brass threaded cap with a pull out n up spout. Carried it in my Fire Truck.
If you seek photos I believe there are some on thesamba.com. these come up for sale rarely. I bid for a 'rough' 15" wheel one last year on eBay but failed.. these fit beetles well and went to a US bidder!