Well, I'm not from the UK, but I think I can answer your question--the flat
headlamps were almost definitely Hella. They're a particular type of lamp
called "ellipsoid", most often seen on BMW's.
I would think you could get Wipac H4's pretty easily--I'm pretty sure that's
what's used in all UK-market Land Rovers that use 7" headlamps. They have
the "traditional" domed lens you seek...
Ian Frearson.
----- Original Message -----
From: Davies William-qswi646 <QSWI646@email.mot.com>
To: 'List, Triumph' <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 9:09 AM
Subject: RE: Halogen Headlamps for Spitfire
Question for UK listers:
The only time I have fitted Halogens was to my MGBGT, sometime around 198=
9.
These were H4 types (in the UK). I remember that there were 2 distinct
styles, one with a domed front. similar in appearance to a Lucas 7" seale=
d
beam, while the other type had a near flat front, giving a sharp angle at
the outer edge - they looked completely wrong. Can anyone tell me who mak=
es
which type? I think the ones I used were Hella, but I can't be sure. I'm
intending to fit Halogens to the "daily driver" Herald, but I'd like to r=
ule
out the "wrong" style before I start shopping around,
Cheers,
Bill.
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