Receptacle under dash

[DJ]

I recently bought my first 356. It is a '62 cpe. While checking the wiring under the dash, I came across a small chrome receptacle below the ignition switch. The receptacle is in a vertical position,open end facing down. Inside the receptacle is a snap connector. I don't have a proper manual that would describe this item. Anyone know what it is?

[BobSnow]

This is an accessory receptacle, meant to be used much the way the cigarette lighter receptacle is used to power things like a cell phone in modern cars. I understand that BMW motorcycles used this type of receptacle until recently and plugs and accessories for it can be ordered from BMW motorcycle dealers. It is especially useful to connect a trickle or smart charger to your battery without opening the luggage compartment.

Bob Snow

[Wayne 962]

I don't have much info on this, but I believe that this is a 6V accessory plug from the 1960s era...

-Wayne