These beautiful lamps are the famous 5.76-inch Lucas SFT576 fog lamps, sometimes known as "Pathfinders." They are the lamps that won the Monte Carlo rally when used on Minis, provided elegant illumination on Rolls-Royce Silver Clouds and Jaguar XK 140 and 150, Mark I, Mark VIIM, VIII and IX, and dressed up the front of Austin-Healeys, Triumph TR2-3-4-5-250, MGA, MGB, Magnette, MG TD and TF, and so many other British cars. They were sold as options on many of these cars, and thousands were sold as accessory lamps in the 1950s through 1970s.
These are restored original lamps, dated 2-59 and 12-59. The bodies have been rechromed, the lenses and reflectors replaced with new Lucas units (correctly marked "M5 MADE IN ENGLAND") and new wiring fitted. They are NOT TO BE COMPARED with any new so-called Lucas 576 lamps manufactured today. The bodies are chrome-plated brass, whereas all new Lucas fog and driving lamps have steel bodies. The lenses have all the correct Lucas lettering, while new ones do not, and the bodies are properly stamped LUCAS SFT576 MADE IN ENGLAND, but again, new lamps do not have these features. There are other differences, but we don't want to go on and on. These are original, and correct. They are ready to bolt on and plug in!
We also have a great many reproduction and used Lucas 700 and 576 lamps, originals as well as NOS units, priced in accordance with their condition and rarity. We sell lenses, bulbholders and other parts for these lovely old lamps. Check our other eBay auctions or email us or contact us at +1413-333 and then 9807 for details.
We have many other new old stock (NOS) and original 576 lamps, as well as two grades of reproductions, and associated parts such as bulbs, replacement lens units, brackets, switches and switch panels, some of which can be seen in Related Products below. Contact us for more choices.