Vintage Speed LED Tail Lights | VW Beetle 1955-1961 | 12V "Snowflake" Pair, OE 111 945 231 (155-211-12V)
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Vintage Speed LED Tail Lights for the 1955-1961 VW Beetle (12V, Pair)
The small factory tail lights on a late-fifties Beetle were never bright, and against modern traffic they are easy to miss. These Vintage Speed LED units, sold by King Performance under the "Snowflake" name, keep the early-Beetle look while putting out far more light, so the driver behind you sees you earlier and knows there is a Bug ahead.
Fitment
Fits the VW Beetle, 1955 through 1961. Vintage Speed lists this part against OE number 111 945 231. This is the 12-volt version. Most Beetles of this era came from the factory with 6-volt electrics, so check that your car has been converted to 12 volts before ordering. Vintage Speed also lists a 6V version; contact us if you need one.
Features
- LED light source for noticeably brighter tail and brake lighting than the original bulbs.
- Period-correct look that suits a 1955-1961 Beetle.
- Sold as a pair (left and right), per King Performance.
- Made by Vintage Speed, the Taiwanese maker behind many of the stainless and billet VW parts King Performance sells.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Vintage Speed |
|---|---|
| Part number | 155-211-12V |
| OE reference | 111 945 231 |
| Vehicle | VW Beetle 1955-1961 |
| Voltage | 12V |
| Light source | LED |
| Quantity | Pair (2 tail lights) |
| Lead time | About 2 weeks (King Performance) |
| Use | Off-highway use only (King) |
Installation Notes
- Confirm your Beetle runs a 12-volt system before installing.
- Vintage Speed publishes installation instructions for this part; we can send you a copy on request.
- After fitting, check that both tail lights and brake lights work before driving, and have a helper confirm brightness from behind.
- If your turn signals flash too fast after an LED swap anywhere on the car, an LED-compatible flasher relay usually fixes it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which years do these LED tail lights fit?
VW Beetle 1955 through 1961. Vintage Speed lists them against OE number 111 945 231.
Are they 6 volt or 12 volt?
This listing is the 12V version (Vintage Speed 155-211-12V). Most 1955-1961 Beetles left the factory with 6-volt electrics, so confirm your car has been converted to 12 volts. Vintage Speed also lists a 6V version; ask us if you need it.
Do I get one light or a pair?
A pair. King Performance lists this item as two tail lights.
Why switch to LED tail lights on an early Beetle?
The original lights are small and dim by modern standards. Brighter LED units help drivers behind you see you sooner and recognize that a small car is ahead.
How long does shipping take?
King Performance lists these at about two weeks to ship, so allow extra time before your car needs to be back on the road.
Are they street legal?
King lists them for off-highway use only. Check lighting rules in your area before using them on the road.
Who makes these tail lights?
Vintage Speed of Taiwan, part number 155-211-12V. Vintage Speed also makes the Best Linkage and stainless accessories King Performance sells.
California Proposition 65
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.