Vehicle Tail Light, 1940 (estimated)

Historical information

Lucas Electrical manufactured light and electrical components for many vehicle manufacturers in England and many manufacturers used them as accessories or added extras.

Significance

Lucas granted Richards Body Builders of Adelaide, Australia, permission to use the phrase 'King of the Road' as their trade nick name.

Physical description

Kidney shaped metal & glass, four lens number-plate & tail light combination

Inscriptions & markings

King of the Road maker's mark

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