"Land Mine Gas Tank"

[46 woodie]

I just came across what was described as a very rare accessory for early Volkswagon's called a "Land Mine Gas Tank, made by a company called Quickly, Hammerich & Co. It's an accessory gas tank that fits into the spare tire rim and takes the place of the hubcap. I was told the reason they called it a Land Mine Tank is because it look's very similar to a WW II, land mine. It holds 8 liters of gas and has a brass cap and pull out spout. Its painted hammer-tone blue and was probably restored at one time. Anyone know anything about them, Im told they are very rare and desirable.

[Pfeil]

On 5/10/2022 at 11:40 AM, 46 woodie said:

I just came across what was described as a very rare accessory for early Volkswagon's called a "Land Mine Gas Tank, made by a company called Quickly, Hammerich & Co. It's an accessory gas tank that fits into the spare tire rim and takes the place of the hubcap. I was told the reason they called it a Land Mine Tank is because it look's very similar to a WW II, land mine. It holds 8 liters of gas and has a brass cap and pull out spout. Its painted hammer-tone blue and was probably restored at one time. Anyone know anything about them, Im told they are very rare and desirable.

Beetle and for Type 181 

[46 woodie]

Pfeil, the one for the Beetle is the tank I have. 

[8E45E]

Another 'custom fit' jerry can was Volvo.  They offered a half round jerry can that fit inside the spare wheel well on the 140/240 series cars.

 

Craig

[Larry Schramm]

Mercedes also offered one.

[TOM H. S.]

Wow that is so cool, that would've come in handy in the 70's during the gasoline shortages in USA. Perhaps you could suggest that one of the Aftermarket VW companies make a replica and sell to those cross country travelers. 

[46 woodie]

Thank you to all that replied to my question. A gentleman in Colorado made the decal for me and it is a perfect match to the original that was applied to the tank.