John,
Looking in the earlier, 30s, catalogues there's no mention of "M" headlights.
However, in the 1945-1960 cat. it mentions MD and MBD headlights.
The prefixes given are,
M. Standard lamp with separate reflector and lens. Reflector held with rubber
bead.
B. Brass [Chrome Body.]
D. Domed Lens.
Both MD and MBD 143 were 90 degree mountings.
The vehicle applications are listed as,
MBD 143. L.H. Export. 12v. double contact.
Austin 10 1946-47. Hire Car 1951-1954.
MD 143. R.H. 12v. Single contact. 90 degree.
Austin 10 1946. Taxi 1948-54. 2 and 5 ton trucks1949-50. Coach 1947-49.
Sorry, I couldn't make it more exotic.
Brian Kelly.
In a message dated 09/19/2001 6:58:13 PM Central Daylight Time,
Jorolibb@aol.com writes:
>
> Dear MG folks,
>
> I have a pair of Lucas M143 headlamps that include the shell, rims and only
> one reflector. These were part of the "package" when I bought my J2 years
> ago. Now I have the means (these lists) to help me find out what cars they
> were used on (British cars - just trying to save you the trouble Badger!) I
> don't need these as I have a pair of K624 Rotax lamps and would like to
> find
> someone who could use these. I have digital photos available for anyone who
> would like to see them. They have the mounting points at 90 degrees to what
> all Lucas lamps on MG's have.
>
> Please help find a good home for these. Someone might really need these to
> finish their restorations of ....?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John Libbert
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