Complete Beetle Tail Light Assemblies - 1953-55 (Oval Window Beetle)

Bring your Oval Beetle’s classic rear styling back to life with this pair of Heart Tail Light Housings, designed for all VW Beetles from 1952 to 1955. These reproduction housings accurately replicate the early “heart” style taillights—so named for their distinctive heart-shaped lens section used on Oval window models.

Each housing is crafted to the original shape and dimensions, ensuring a precise fit into your Beetle’s rear fenders. The housings hold the lens assembly and bulb holder securely, protecting the electrical components from water ingress and ensuring proper illumination of the brake, tail, and indicator lights.

These housings are an essential component when restoring an Oval Beetle to factory-correct specification. Whether your originals are corroded, damaged, or missing altogether, these new replacements provide the perfect finishing touch for concours restorations or high-quality driver builds.

Fitting:

• Fits both left (passenger) and right (driver) sides on RHD models.

• Direct bolt-on replacement for original units.

• Compatible with original-style heart lenses and bulb holders (sold separately).

Quality:
High-quality reproduction manufactured with attention to original detail.

Quantity:
Sold as a pair (left and right).

Applications:

• VW Beetle: 1952 – 1955 (Oval window models only)

These tail light bulb holders attach the tail light to the rear wing and allow you to mount a dual filament bulb.

The clips on original units are often damaged or rusty and often need replacing

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Applications

All Beetles from November 1952 to July 1955 from Chassis number 1-397 023 to 1-929 745

This red taillight lens is essential on Oval rear window Beetles from September 1952 to July 1955.

They are located on the top of the tail light unit.

Scratched or broken items can be replaced now without problems and the break lights are clearly visible.

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These red lenses are located in the rear tail lights and they are essential to be seen in the traffic after sunrise.

Faded and/or torn items can be replaced by these nice reproductions.

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Applications

Beetles from October 1952 to July 1955

Special Order – Please call for lead time.

This Oval Beetle Tail Light Seal is designed specifically for Beetles manufactured from October 1952 to July 1955, fitted with the distinctive Heart style tail lights. The seal sits neatly between the tail light housing and the rear fender (wing), ensuring a watertight and vibration-free fit while protecting your paintwork from scratches and corrosion.

Made from durable, weather-resistant rubber, this seal replicates the exact shape and thickness of the original Hella specification. It provides a snug fit around the light base, maintaining a proper seal against the curved fender profile of early Oval Beetles. A must-have part when replacing, restoring, or upgrading your rear light assemblies.

Sold individually – two required per car.

Quality: Top quality reproduction rubber
Applications:
VW Beetle: October 1952 – July 1955
(For use with Heart Tail Lights only)