412 Head and Tail Lights

[peter dowdle]

Does any body know what car the head lights for a 412 ( early model) come from. I have heard some Opel but what model I have no idea.

The tail lights are from a Lancia Beta Zagato convertible but to find a source for these seems impossible. Any clues much appreciated.

[lansdownplace]

The 412 headlights are from an Opal Kadet of the era. i think you can still get as new versions if you search diligently. The tail lights are very difficult to source, so I bought a spare pair of tail lights about ten years ago when I got the opportunity just in case I ever got rear ended. I no longer have the car, but I do still have the tail lights

[roybatute]

A left hand drive Opal Kadet will have headlights that dip the wrong way for a RHD car so you would be looking for headlights from a UK model.

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by roybatute

A left hand drive Opal Kadet will have headlights that dip the wrong way for a RHD car so you would be looking for headlights from a UK model.

Assuming we're talking about the Kadett C (1973–1979), then perhaps headlights for a Holden Gemini from Australia or an Isuzu Gemini from Japan might be the same.

[peter dowdle]

I was wondering about the lh v rh dipping is it only on low beam. I have not been aware of this on cars I have owned in Australia . Both high and low beams seem to look directly down the road. How extreme is the offset ?

[peter dowdle]

I have just been in contact with a chap in Melbourne who is mad on Lancia Beta Zagato"s. He has had small batches of tail lights made and is in the process of have a few sets made. Contact me if any one is interested.

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by peter dowdle

I have just been in contact with a chap in Melbourne who is mad on Lancia Beta Zagato"s. He has had small batches of tail lights made and is in the process of have a few sets made. Contact me if any one is interested.

I was thinking these things may be worth manufacturing. I was reading some discussion on a Lancia forum and I got the impression people would pay quite a lot for these lights.

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by peter dowdle

I was wondering about the lh v rh dipping is it only on low beam. I have not been aware of this on cars I have owned in Australia . Both high and low beams seem to look directly down the road. How extreme is the offset ?

Peter, I did a quick search for Holden Gemini headlights and they appear to be readily available, and not very expensive, so no need to bother with those made for a LHD car.