Packard Headlamps

[Guest glassjj]

I have one pair of what I believe to be Packard Headlamps from 1905-1911. I am inherited them and am trying to establish value. On the headlamps is an inscription that says "Made for Cadillac by Gray and Davis". I also have the mounting brackets. I believe these were electric headlamps just because I see cut wires. Can anybody help me out?

The person had them identified as Made for Cadillac. Was Packard made by Cadillac?

Edited August 29, 2010 by glassjj
I want to add a picture (see edit history)

[Seldenguy]

Pictures would be in your best interest to have them identified, however from your description they say"Made for Cadillac". Wouldn't this be the application?--Bob

[Guest glassjj]

not funny, I am trying to find information that will allow these headlamps go to someone who will make use of them

[JalopyBob]

Packard was made by Packard. They would not have used Cadillac headlights. Yours are most likely for a Cadillac of that era.

[Guest glassjj]

Thank you, I always thought that but the box I received said Packard on it. So where could I find the value in this product.

[Dave Mellor NJ]

If they're in nice condition they would be valuable whichever car they are for. One thing you have to know is that there aren,t any price guides for parts. you pretty much have to research it by finding completed sales on ebay or contact vendors who might have similar parts for sale. those vendors will only offer about a quarter of what they would sell it for. The fact that they had wires coming out means it was electrified at some point as car headlughts were mostly carbide in those years. that seriously devalues them. If you can get to hershey you should find a few sets to compare to.Bring good walking shoes.

[Guest justme]

Hi

If they are electric, the lights are 1912 and up. Can you post photos as was suggested here?

Charley

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