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MG MGA - Lucas 494 Reversing Light

The Lucas 494 reversing/rear fog light was an aftermarket product for the MGA and other cars of the period. They are still remanufactured, costing £35.

I have been following a second hand one on Ebay. It had some minor pitting to the chrome but still fetched £102. Has the world gone mad? I paid less than £20 each for 2 similar ones a while back and without any pitting.

Steve
Steve Gyles

It never ceases to amaze me what people will pay for some items, but it always seems to be the same sellers that get the high figures. Someone else selling the same item may only get half the amount.
Dave O'Neill 2

Wow - will have to dig mine off the shelf in the garage and clean it up (It is a Lucas not sure about the 494)- even half that amount would be good Dave - only paid £5 for mine at a car boot!
Cam Cunningham

Cam

Picture attached of the Lucas 494.

Anyone who may require one can buy a new item for £35 + VAT + postage from Vintage Supplies: http://tinyurl.com/6b8u3bj

Perhaps I should buy a handful and put them on Ebay. A potential 100% plus profit on each item cannot be a bad bit of business!

Steve

Steve Gyles

ebay prices can be crazy. I have often sold stuff for ten times my buying price, but it may be that I also can spot a bargain !
dominic clancy

Streve - Just dug mine out of the box in the garage, and yes it is a 494 - but not as good condition as your photo - might clean it up and sell - or I might just fit it - cheers Cam
Cam Cunningham

Cam

That was not a picture of mine. That was a new one!

Steve
Steve Gyles

This thread was discussed between 10/02/2011 and 13/02/2011

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