Description
For sale: a genuine and rare pair of large collector's headlamps from the renowned MARCHAL marque, reference AB. TP 275, dating from the late 1920s / early 1930s. High-end models with a generous 24 cm diameter and 14 cm depth, ideal for restoring a pre-war French motor car (perfect for Citroën C4, C6, or other prestigious bodies of the period such as Delage, Delahaye, Talbot, Bugatti and Voisin). Judging by the brackets, they may have been fitted to commercial vehicles: Berliet lorry, Citroën ... Any information welcome... Specification and condition: • Optics: The original lenses are intact, with no cracks or chips whatsoever. • Appearance: The iconic central Marchal badges (the shields at the centre of the lenses) are present and in excellent visual condition. The rear shells are chrome-plated. • Mounting: The cast iron lower mounting lugs are original. They show surface rust, providing a sound, solid base to strip back for a correct, period-accurate restoration. Period parts that are now hard to find as a pair and in this lens condition; a few pits to note on the chrome shells... Sold 'as found', ideal for the discerning collector or historic restoration project. Price: €420 per pair. Shipping possible with ultra-careful, ultra-protected packaging (bubble wrap and double box) or collection in person... available at EPOQU'AUTO-LYON 2026
