Brand: VDO
Manufacturer Part Number: W=1.12 / Date Code 1.72
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany (West Germany)
Gauge Type: Speedometer
Unit of Measure: MPH
Housing Diameter: 80mm (approx. 3-1/8")
Condition: Used
Title: Vintage VDO 120 MPH Mechanical Speedometer – 80mm – W=1.12 (Dated January 1972)
Description: Up for sale is a beautiful, highly preserved vintage mechanical VDO speedometer manufactured in West Germany. This is a standalone, black-faced unit featuring a 0–120 MPH sweeping scale, a primary odometer reading 14,621 miles, and a working mechanical trip odometer with a glass-mounted manual reset knob.
This gauge features highly desirable stamped details on the rear of the housing making it an excellent find for period-correct restorations or high-end vintage custom builds.
Key Technical Details & Markings:
Calibration Factor (Wegezahl): Stamped W=1.12 — Factory calibrated for specific European gear ratios (commonly matches classic BMW /2 series final drive setups, such as the R50/2 and R60/2 with 32:11 gearing).
Date Code: Stamped 1.72 indicating production in January 1972.
Country of Origin: Stamped "Made in Germany / VDO"
Dimensions: Standard 80mm (approx. 3-1/8") outer body diameter.
Mounting: Dual rear threaded mounting studs with original knurled thumb nuts included. Standard threaded mechanical cable drive receiver.
Condition: Cosmetically in very clean vintage condition. The chrome bezel is bright with only minor, age-appropriate surface wear. The glass face is clear, the black dial face is crisp with no fading, and the white pointer needle is fully intact. The body retains its original satin black finish with sharp, legible factory stamps on the back. Miles show 14,621. This unit has not been bench-tested for accuracy and is sold as-is, exactly as pictured.