So we recently brought a austin 7 ulster in ok condition and it came with some light however the car dose not look berry good and not like a normal ulster or ulster replica, a freind has told us that these headlamps are 1926 light when ulster from what I know we're only made in 1929, I would be interested to know if anyone knows were I can get a decent pair of 1930 style lucas head lamps?

Location: Somerset

Keep an eye out for Lucas R47. They have a main beam and separate pilot light. They come up on eBay occasionally - I think that Tony Betts had a nice nickel plated pair but they are probably now sold.

There are some reproductions on the Internet. I can't vouch for the quality, but from memory they used to be about £400-500.

Dad's Ulster rep has a pair of marchal headlights that don't look out of place and are significantly better in terms of night time visibility. Worth a thought.

Peter

Thanks peter. I will give it a try

Location: Somerset

Olly

There's a pair on ebay right now:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261655881957?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Missing their reflectors unfortunately.

Peter

Location: United Kingdom

Olly,
John Barlow had some made a good while ago. These were just the shells and rims with no fittings. I have used the Seven Workshop reflectors for the special I am building.
Dave.

Location: Sheffield, the home of Hendersons Relish.

Good evening Olly. Previous correspondents are correct in identifying Lucas R47's as the correct headlamps for your car. I have been restoring and making them for many years, if you are interested give me a call on 01785 850916 to discuss.
Regards from the creative county
Stuart

Location: Staffordshire

Stuart,
Apologies,I didn't know you made them from scratch.
Dave.

Location: Sheffield, the home of Hendersons Relish.

Good evening Dave. Apologies not required - I appreciate the interest. The pair recently sold by Tony were one of mine, the reason for the nickel plate was they were ordered for a Swallow restoration which didn't come to fruition - I still have the side lights.
I also use the Seven Workshop reflectors in my lamps unless they are in for restoration in which case I use originals re-silvered.
PS shouldn't Henderson's Relish contain an apostrophe? As a practicing teacher I was taught that every teacher is a teacher of English.
Regards from the creative county
Stuart

Location: Staffordshire

Location: Shropshire

Stuart and Ian,
Correct, there should be an apostrophe. Looking back at previous contributions I used an apostrophe but I think later on this year I gave up on it when there was the madness of the "backslash invasion". I have inadvertently joined the current trend for apostrophe abuse.
Dave.

Location: Sheffield, the home of Hendersons Relish.

Location: oz

This means another chance on the journey south on Saturday.
It's an ill-wind that blows nobody any good.

Location: Bristol

Ian,
Too much pie and Hendo's (please note apostrophe) can blow quite an ill wind.
Dave.

Location: Sheffield, the home of Henderson's Relish.(Please note apostrophe).

My daughter lives not too far from the Relish Emporium and a bottle is always one of my prized Christmas presents..

Those still not sure what all the fuss is about should read this..

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/the-northerner/2014/jan/22/mp-disses-hendersons-relish-and-incurs-the-wrath-of-sheffield-and-nick-clegg-gets-a-bit-cross

(and apologies for thread drift..)

Location: Cambridge

Location: Shropshire

Hi Charles, I contacted Olly directly, as I have a pair of R47 that I have restored, but he has not bothered to answer!!!!!

Location: near junc 8 M25

John I'm sorry I have not awnsers back. I hate technology honestly. I am still interested but I am doing a rather large over hall on another car and will be a while. I will contact you as soon as is possible

Location: Somerset