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I seem to have an affinity for the early dual reflector headlights. As you may know, it was a big advancement in bulbs when the halogen H1 was introduced. But there was one big disadvantage - it only has one filament. So in order to use them in automobile headlights it was necessary to have two bulbs and two reflectors, one for low beam and one for high beam. Several manufacturers came up with this innovative solution, including BOSCH (what is commonly just called the "H1"), Cibie Bi-Iodes, Carello and the SEV Marchal Ampliluxes made in France.
SEV Marchal Ampliluxes
The top reflector (upper half) was fitted with an H1 bulb and used for the low beam. The bottom reflector was fitted with an H3 bulb and used for the high beam. Ampliluxes, like the Bosch H1 headlight and the Cibie Bi-Iode headlight were complex and expensive to manufacture but they were the only way to use the advanced halogen bulb in automotive headlights until the two filament H4 halogen bulb was introduced in 1972.
The Ampliluxes had a sharp low beam cut-off and a far reaching high beam that could be adjusted separately from the low beam, creating an almost laser like far reaching beam. These and the Bosch H1 were the only headlights that had the capability of adjusting the high and low beams separately.
This pair started with a set of SEV Marchal Ampliluxes in the original boxes and in excellent condition. They are mounted in original Hella sealed beam housings that have been restored. The chrome trim rings are original and in excellent condition. The lenses are new with correct Hella markings.
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I've installed new bulbs, 55w H1's in the low beams and 55w H3's in the high beams. I can also provide 100w H3's at no extra cost if you prefer but I recommend that you install a relay kit if you use the higher power bulb. I can provide one from JWest Engineering for $32.00. I'm also including fender gaskets and mounting screws.
Price: $1,100.00 plus shipping
Thanks for looking.
Cheers,
John
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