[E-Type] Correct Headlight Replacements?

E-Type
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Are the Lucas PL 700 tripod style lamps really correct and an
authentic USA part for a 62 S1 E-type?

Stephen, the ‘‘Becomming Enlightened’’ E-type owner–
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Stephen,

No, US cars were delivered with Lucas sealed beam units,
as separate bulb headlights were illegal in those days, as
I recall. they do look cool, though.

Jerry Mouton '64 E Type FHC “Laissez les bons temps rouler!”
Jaguar Owner’s North American Tour - http://jonat.org
April 15, 2004 - July 4, 2004----- Original Message -----
From: “jagabond” drgooms@AOL.COM
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Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 11:11 AM
Subject: [E-Type] Correct Headlight Replacements???

Are the Lucas PL 700 tripod style lamps really correct and an
authentic USA part for a 62 S1 E-type?

Stephen, the ‘‘Becomming Enlightened’’ E-type owner

jagabond
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In reply to a message from jagabond sent Wed 22 Oct 2003:

True, the Lucas lights (is that an oxymoron…?) were not a
factory install, but they were a very popular and widely available
accessory for any 7-inch headlighted car, so there would be no harm
(and I think no show penalty) for their use. If you’re going for
good lights, for all the work it takes to change’m, go with Hellas.–
The original message included these comments:

Are the Lucas PL 700 tripod style lamps really correct and an
authentic USA part for a 62 S1 E-type?

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Paul Wigton, whom Tweety rules!
Brighton, CO, United States
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In reply to a message from jagabond sent Wed 22 Oct 2003:

True, the Lucas lights (is that an oxymoron…?) were not a
factory install, but they were a very popular and widely available
accessory for any 7-inch headlighted car, so there would be no harm
(and I think no show penalty) for their use. If you’re going for
good lights, for all the work it takes to change’m, go with Hellas.–
The original message included these comments:

Are the Lucas PL 700 tripod style lamps really correct and an
authentic USA part for a 62 S1 E-type?

–
Paul Wigton, whom Tweety rules!
Brighton, CO, United States
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Paul,

According to my 3.8 parts manual, they actually
WERE factory install – outside the US. They are even
shown in the figure. US cars show sealed beam units,
Haddock shows some of the Lucas sealed beams they
used. FWIW.

Jerry

Jerry Mouton '64 E Type FHC “Laissez les bons temps rouler!”
Jaguar Owner’s North American Tour - http://jonat.org
April 15, 2004 - July 4, 2004----- Original Message -----
From: “vrooomie” vrooomie@fastmail.fm

True, the Lucas lights (is that an oxymoron…?) were not a
factory install, but they were a very popular and widely available
accessory for any 7-inch headlighted car, so there would be no harm
(and I think no show penalty) for their use. If you’re going for
good lights, for all the work it takes to change’m, go with Hellas.

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In reply to a message from Jerry Mouton sent Thu 23 Oct 2003:

Think this is true - US was one of first to mandate sealed beam
and ‘tripods’ were used elsewhere.–
Peter Crespin 94 X300 Daimler / 66 2+2 ‘E’
Buxton, United Kingdom
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