Guest Mark Rodgers Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 What cars had the biggest chrome bucket style headlights ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 No idea but my guess would be some European make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 You're seeking light dimensions from 1927 or newer, so I suspect that possibly Packard or Cadillac from around 1930-31. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I was told my 1929 Graham-Paige 8 had the largest? but I would think there were larger? If I remember correctly, they are 12 3/4 inch lens, Hall Headlamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphicar BUYER Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 My ex-wife had some large diameter headlights. They were from 1964. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Lucas P100 headlamps, optional extras on prewar Rolls Royce, Bentley and other luxury cars. Standard equipment on postwar Austin Sheerline. Austin specified these very expensive headlights in an attempt to put their flagship car in a class with Rolls, Bentley and Daimler.http://www.classiccar.co.nz/articles/austin-and-the-razors-edge-austine-sheerline-187 Edited January 23, 2012 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I was told my 1929 Graham-Paige 8 had the largest? but I would think there were larger? If I remember correctly, they are 12 3/4 inch lens, Hall Headlamps.Hall supplied those exact same headlights on Springfield Rolls-Royce, Packard and other makes. They aren't as large as the Lucas headlights, nor as large as the Hall headlamps offered in 1930-32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Graham used the same headlights 1929 827-837 First Series (steel visor) and 1930 827-837 Second Series (glass visor). The 1930 First Series 127 and 137 (1931) are smaller and not made by Hall, they have a peak on the top that look like the Nash headlights of the same years. I can only speak for the Graham cars I have personally seen.I looked up the P100 Lucas headlights on line but could not find a measurement.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldovert Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 My ex-wife had some large diameter headlights. They were from 1964. Those can be the most expensive headlights one will ever come across!Cheers,Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jim_Edwards Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 My ex-wife had some large diameter headlights. They were from 1964. That's good for at least one "Boo Hiss" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 My ex-wife had some large diameter headlights. They were from 1964. Ahhhhhh, yes. That's expensive alright. But were they chrome??? Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Ahhhhhh, yes. That's expensive alright. But were they chrome??? Dandy Dave!Probably stainless.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stephen48 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Lens diameter- 1;Cadillac 1930(some) 12 1/8 inch :2 & 3: Auburn 1928-30 11 1/2 , Franklin 1930 11 1/2. 4:Stutz incl Blackhawk 1930 11 5/16. 5 & 6:Windsor 11 1/4 and Cadillac 452 & 370 1930-31 11 1/4. 7: Packard some 1930-31 11 3/16. Graham is 10 3/4 and Rolls-Royce 10 3/8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 From an operational or decorative viewpoint?I can almost hear the theme song...TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mark Rodgers Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 These are the ones on my Hearse that I'm looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest South_paw Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Got to be the 1930 Cadillac, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphicar BUYER Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Quote:Originally Posted by Amphicar BUYER My ex-wife had some large diameter headlights. They were from 1964. Those can be the most expensive headlights one will ever come across!Cheers,Pat There were indeed!Ahhhhhh, yes. That's expensive alright. But were they chrome??? Dandy Dave! Ummm, polished. (squeek... squeek.... squeek!)Probably stainless.... See above. That's good for at least one "Boo Hiss" My job is done here. I now return you to your regularly scheduled programming already in progress.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mark Rodgers Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Does anyone have a pair they want to part with ? It doesn't matter to me what condition they're in, I'm need them for a mockup project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I think the lights on JB Nethercutt's 1956 Rolls Royce Phantom IV may have some of the largest lights on a car. I've seen this car in person and they are huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kaycee Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 My ex-wife had some large diameter headlights. They were from 1964. Were they original or modified? kaycee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WindDancerCal Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Got to be the 1930 Cadillac, Hey guys I would Love to give a nice home to a pair of very large headlights!I have a 31 Plymouth that needs to show her beautiful big eyes Please any Offers considered.PM Please.Love old cars ~MARTIN USN Ret~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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