FS Rear lights/ France *SOLD*

[Keshav]

Hello all,
Doing this for my parts guy.... a pair of rear lights (without bulb holders) with orange reverse light lenses, French specs.
Possibly attractive for our French members.
Please pm me and I’ll set up a direct contact to the seller.
Right light looks really nice, left one has some pitting

Thanks for looking.
Keshav

 

[teahead]

Very nice.

Anyone know the reason why a backup light is amber in France?

 

[Keshav]

Along with the yellow headlights..... hopefully a French member can shed some ‘light’ on this unique combination.

Per internet, “Yellow light is more effective in bad weather. Sometimes, yellow still used for fog lights. Because its lower wavelength means that it scatters less in fog and rain and this reduces bounced blinding light to both the driver and oncoming traffic as it is more focused than whiter light”.
And....
This tradition started during World War II so that the French civilian cars would stand out form enemy vehicles. The Government enacted a law on the 3rd of November, 1936 stating that all vehicles put into production in 1937 are required to have yellow headlights.

 

[dave v. in nc]

Good photos, Keshav. And finally I know the rest of the story on the amber headlights.

 

[teahead]

ya, but amber BACKUP lights for fog penetration? Seems a bit overkill.

 

[Keshav]

ya, but amber BACKUP lights for fog penetration? Seems a bit overkill.

Apparently the amber penetrates the wavelength better, makes sense to me apart from the exotic look. In Germany they aren’t allowed or else I’d fancy something like that

 

[Stevehose]

I believe the yellow light benefit for fog has been debunked. They may have put them also on the back lights thinking cars behind wouldnt be blinded or more easily see cars ahead. I like the WW2 theory but i am sure the enemy would have caught on pretty quickly!

 

[coupeking]

K-
I would have interest in the right side lens. What is your friend asking pricewise?
Peter
[email protected]

 

[Keshav]

Hi Peter,
Thanks for your interest. Sent email
Keshav

 

[Keshav]

Thank you all for your interest and for looking, these are sold.

Keshav

 

[dave v. in nc]

Glad they found a home. Since it was a third party, do you mind disclosing the price. Always the best barometer of value is a sold price. Thanks.

 

[Keshav]

Hi Dave,
Being that the buyer is a forum member, it’s not my place to disclose the price, but I will say, it’s the same average price like most other lenses sold in similar condition here. Selling the French type is surely more difficult than the standard ones therefore I’m glad they sold.

Keshav