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MG TD TF 1500 - Lucas 700 Fog/Spot Lamps

Hi, I have a pair of Lucas SLR 700 spot lamps in need of new lenses as the originals are badly cracked and unusable. Is there a US source that won't break the bank? Next question, would these be considered period correct (not original, I know) for a late TD? I've seen many of them on Jag XK120s so I'm guessing this might be the case. Finally, are the Lucas 700s also known as the Flamethrower lamps? Many thanks in advance to all.
Best, Robert
TD 14649
TD 26273
MGC 7213
Robert Rutschman

Robert,

I would say that they are period lamps. If they are original and not reproductions they are more valueable. I have a set on my 56 A/H 100M. I used the 576 series on my other TD's. I now have an Arno-lite on my current TD. The SLR is the long range driving lamp and the SFT is the foglamp. The only good lense replacements I have seen were at the autojumbles in the UK.

You have a very nice collection.

Good luck,

David....
David Honness

Robert,
Here are the ones I put on my TD back in the late 60's. They worked out so well that I put a set on my TF in the mid 70's and I also have them on my B (which were dealer installed in 1966 when the car was originally purchased new). We have done a lot of traveling with all these cars and at night on back country roads they are invaluable. My son also has a set on his Austin Healey Sprite MK II.

George Herschell


George R Herschell

This thread was discussed between 22/09/2007 and 23/09/2007

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