Topic: Rear Light Mysteries

[Djetset]

And here's a few more to help occupy a wet weekend. This time its a Porsche 550 (#0015), Porsche Studebaker 548 (possibly unique to this prototype?), Ilinga AF-2, Thunder Ranch Riot, Image Chimo, Jawa Chic/Ital Jet T2-T4 and Ducarme Peugeot 204. Thanks.

[Carnut]

I thought at first those on the Saab Facett were from a Triumph Dolomite, but whilst they are very similar it's the indicators which are outermost on the Saab but the reflectors on the Triumph.  Maybe they're from an early version than I can't find?

[Djetset]

I thought at first those on the Saab Facett were from a Triumph Dolomite, but whilst they are very similar it's the indicators which are outermost on the Saab but the reflectors on the Triumph.  Maybe they're from an early version than I can't find?

Yes, I can see the similarity to the Facett and Dolomite tail light units, but the Saab was made before the Triumph existed. The Facett lamps look very familiar, but frustratingly I just can not place them, as with each of the other remaining vehicles!

[gte4289]

The Vector WX-3 lights are from the 1990-92 Nissan Stanza.

[Djetset]

Thanks GTE, I wouldn’t have thought of that Nissan Stanza model as it wasn’t sold in Europe so too easily overlooked.

[gte4289]

Thanks GTE, I wouldn’t have thought of that Nissan Stanza model as it wasn’t sold in Europe so too easily overlooked.

I sold these for a living back in '92. Horrible cars.

[Carnut]

Could those PF Mercedes coupé lights be Ford Capri units again? MkIII this time?

[Djetset]

Could those PF Mercedes coupé lights be Ford Capri units again? MkIII this time?

No, this can't be the case sadly as the Pininfarina Mercedes from 1969 pre-dates the hatchback Capri from 1974. The lights do look a bit Ford-like though. The mystery remains...

[gte4289]

The PF Mercedes lights are from the Fiat 124 Sport Spider

[gte4289]

Ilinga lights appear to be from ca. 1975 Mercedes-Benz SE/SEL, but framed in a way make them appear different. See my poor illustration below:

[Djetset]

Thanks for the useful updates GTE, both of which make perfect sense. Any further thoughts on any of the other rear light mysteries very welcome.

[Djetset]

Another batch of six tail light mysteries to help keep you entertained/mystified in these challenging times, with many more to follow soon. Thank you in advance for your thoughts and ideas re the original source for these, plus any of the other previous mysteries that are still unresolved, and have a Happy Easter.

Today I have;
- Rover T3 (the original 1953 prototype)
- TMC Costin
- Barnardi USA kit car (look a little like 1980 Mercury Capri lamps, but not wide enough)?
- Viotti-bodied Delahaye 135
- Triton Trike 3-wheeler
- Warlock Sports Roadster