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Post By 750hp
01-23-2016, 05:35 AM
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Cibie Oscars period correct for 289 Cobra?
Are Cibie Oscars period correct for fitting (as auxiliaries) onto a 289 Cobra?
Anybody know when they (Oscars) were first produced?
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Glen
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01-23-2016, 05:54 AM
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Oscars date to the early 70's I believe.
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01-23-2016, 06:36 PM
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They definitely go back earlier than early 70s, but not sure how far back.
Ford Australia used Cibie Oscars on the London to Sydney Rally cars in 1968.
Heres KAG-002 (placed 3rd outright). Note the Oscars....
I'm assuming Oscars had been available for some time before that, so they are probably at least 'almost' period-correct 
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01-23-2016, 07:23 PM
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You could install a set of Marchal vintage headlights. Exotic and very cool to those who know what they are!
Larry
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01-23-2016, 10:04 PM
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The auxiliary lighting typically used on the SAI team 289 Cobras was the LUCAS SFT Flame Thrower, Moss Motors as well as other companies offer a reproduction in both lens configurations.
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01-24-2016, 01:04 AM
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Larry and CompClassics - I agree that Marchal and Lucas would be ideal, but I have a pair of Cibie Oscars that I've had for 40 years and I obviously have much history with these particular examples, so I want to use these on AP2289 IF they are close enough to being period correct or even 'period reminiscent'....and they won't cost me anything  . They have seen regular use on my '76 Alfa since 1981, and before that on every other car I've owned. If I squint a little, I think they qualify according to my criteria
Cheers,
Glen
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01-24-2016, 01:08 AM
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Glen, I think you've just answered your own question about whether to use them...
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01-24-2016, 01:21 AM
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Yep, I think so....but I was hoping some knowledgeable person would know when they were first produced
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