{"product_id":"restored-1968-vw-beetle-speedometer-with-integrated-fuel-gauge","title":"Restored 1968 VW Beetle Speedometer w\/ Integrated Fuel Gauge | One-Year-Only VDO | Show-Ready W 0.80 Ratio","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRestored 1968 VW Beetle Speedometer with Integrated Fuel Gauge — One-Year-Only VDO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding a clean, functional 1968-only speedometer is getting harder every year. This \u003cb\u003eone-year-only \"transition\" gauge\u003c\/b\u003e is the holy grail for dune buggy builds and '68 Beetle restorations because it perfectly bridges the gap between classic aesthetics and modern convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit has been fully restored to factory-fresh standards and is ready to drop into your dash. You get that iconic vintage VDO font and styling with the added reliability of an \u003cb\u003eintegrated fuel gauge\u003c\/b\u003e — no more guessing your range or mounting clunky auxiliary gauges under the dash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1968 (one-year-only transition speedometer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDune Buggy builds:\u003c\/b\u003e A popular choice for classic VDO styling with a built-in fuel readout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCalibration:\u003c\/b\u003e W 0.80 ratio, correct for the Type 1 drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Washburn's Metal?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis speedometer has been expertly restored in-house to show-ready, \"jewel\" quality — from refreshed internals and a crystal-clean face to a bright chrome bezel and crisp needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully Restored:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly refreshed internals and a crystal-clean face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntegrated Fuel Gauge:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic speedo look with a built-in fuel readout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Jewel\" Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Show-ready condition, from the chrome bezel to the crisp needle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eZero Core Charge:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep your old core — this is an outright sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e 1968 one-year-only speedometer with integrated fuel gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCalibration:\u003c\/b\u003e W 0.80 ratio (Type 1 drivetrain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e VDO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully restored, show-ready; zero core charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs a core charge required?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Keep your old core — this is an outright sale with zero core charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat years does it fit?\u003c\/b\u003e It is the one-year-only 1968 VW Beetle transition speedometer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it include a fuel gauge?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — a fuel gauge is integrated directly into the speedometer face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestoring your dash? Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gauges-instruments\"\u003eGauges \u0026amp; Instruments\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dune-buggy\"\u003eDune Buggy\u003c\/a\u003e parts, and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44896318488691,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/098CEE0A-E92A-416D-A15F-C9D48CEF137F.jpg?v=1777145791","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/restored-1968-vw-beetle-speedometer-with-integrated-fuel-gauge","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}