Have you checked to see what other vehicles of the period might use that
lens? The bezel may be unique to the TR2, but the lens was a standard
Lucas product, and probably used on other vehicles.
George Richardson
Justin Wagner wrote:
> Hello all... I'm after yet a pair of the tail lights for my early TR2.
>
> Here is what they look like:
>
> http://www.vtr.org/TR2/NewPhotos/tt2reflector.jpg
>
> The lens "Lucas 471" and "Made in England" embossed in the glass.
> Notice that is has a rectangular shape.
>
> These were found on the early TR2s through TS1387. After this, they
> changed to a round type lens.
>
> I really hope I can find an original pair, not reproductions or lens
> missing the "Lucas 471" lettering, etc.
>
> Some may recall, I have an early, unmolested, unrestored TR2. It's my
> goal to basically keep it as is, but make it safe to drive, halt
> corrosion, and to keep it a good example of an original car, except for
> period accessories.
>
> Not to complicate matters, but as a comparison, here is the later TR2
> lens assembly (that I do not need...)
>
> http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1168/532815396_7eca578c32.jpg?v=0
>
> It appears that the lens is a bit more common than the rest of the
> assembly. While the lens was used on various cars of the period, the
> bezel may have been unique to the TR2.
>
> --Justin Wagner
>
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