What is the definition of a vintage, historic or classic car?

5 January, 2023

When does an old car become a classic? There are a lot of terms applied to older cars with much overlap and confusion as to exact meanings. There are some legal definitions, but other than that there are many different opinions and national variations on the use of...

Bright self-flashing LED upgrade for trafficators

5 December, 2022

Classic Bulbs has developed two new LED festoon lamps designed for use in “pop-up” semaphore ‘Trafficators’ such as the Lucas SE100/SF80 unit.  These LED lights are 36mm long with 8mm caps and slimline electronics featuring three very bright 5730 SMD LEDs...

Ford Cortina Mk1 Top Suspension Mount

24 November, 2022

A Classic Ford Spares exclusive part, previously unavailable to buy new. The only new fitment was the adjustable race type people use to race Lotus Cortinas – which gives a very harsh ride on the road.  These new suspension mounts from Classic Ford Spares are...

Boa Constrictor Snake Horn

27 September, 2022

The Boa Constrictor Snake Horn is one of our more exotic products made “in-house” here at Vintage and Classic Spares. This stunning edition of the iconic Boa Constrictor bulb horn is a careful reproduction of  the horn design originally patented in 1907...

Making Owl-Eye Rear Lights

23 September, 2022

Another of the many products made “in-house” here at Vintage and Classic Spares is this beautiful reproduction of the iconic pre-war Owl-Eye rear lamp. Made by Lucas as the Type 312 rear lamp and also branded as CAV these rear light units were becoming...