Euro headlights

[alabbasi]

I've sold 3 on eBay, All selling for between $350-$500 / pair.
These are the ones with the vacuum canisters.

My local wholesaler (***pac) sells them new for $330+tax each side. Glass however is only $45+tax each side so if you score one with a cracked lens. It's not all doom and gloom.

[meltedpanda]

thanks, I am not sure about the 116, it would seem the older ones would be , perhaps someone knows for sure

[rowdie]

Don, I should modify that the vacuum ones will not fit. I think you could remove the vacuum diaphram and not have to modify the housing.

[MBeige]

Originally Posted by Strife

Define "decent".

Bad reflectors = very difficult/expensive/impossible to repair/replace
Bad adjusters = require fabrication to repair/replace
Bad gaskets = hard to find replacements in US, bad gaskets cause bad reflectors/adjusters
Note that replacement FRONT glass, best price I know, is $40 a side, so are the sides. Not easy to find.

Bottom line: Used bargain Euros = not always a bargain once restoration is considered

I was able to get the gaskets brand new at the dealer. Give them the part numbers. Then again mine is a w123, but I'm sure the SL parts should also still be available from Germany.