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WANTED Left and right facelift tail light lenses
- Thread starter Joe500
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In a pinch, I would run these until I found some factory ones...
I ran them for years (smoked version) until I finally got around to "upgrading" to 20 year old factory models. I never had any complaints and only the guys here knew the difference. It kind of depends on whether you're doing a concours restoration or just need tail lights.
maw
PS... I know, pics or it didn't happen
DEPO Mercedes Benz 86-95 W124 260E 300E E320 E420 Smoke Red Tail Light Pair | eBay
1986-1995 W124 260E 300E 300CE 400E E320 E420 E500 500E Sedan, Coupe, Convertible.
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I ran them for years (smoked version) until I finally got around to "upgrading" to 20 year old factory models. I never had any complaints and only the guys here knew the difference. It kind of depends on whether you're doing a concours restoration or just need tail lights.
maw
PS... I know, pics or it didn't happen
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Try to contact Speed Autoteile in Germany info@speed-autoteile.com and see if they still have tail lights. I got my tail lights (although the smoked version) from them and they are from Hella, and are excellent. But this was a while ago, so I’m not sure how much they cost now.
The left side USA-spec lens (124-820-41-66) is NLA. 
However, the Euro-spec facelift lenses are still available, 124-820-37-66 (left) and 124-820-40-66 (right). RevParts sites, including Annapolis, may show them as "Currently unavailable". MSRP is $188 each, discount dealers like Covington / Laredo are <$120 each. You will need to call and talk to a live person, you won't be able to order them online.
There's a chance these are "comm blocked", if so, you would need to order from Speed-Autoteile in Germany. The cost may be prohibitive, likely €150-175 each plus S&H. In which case I'd seriously consider maw's recommendation for aftermarket, or get nice used ones off eBay.
I believe the Euro lenses lack the USA-spec side/corner marker bulb provision, but if you remove those bulbs from both holders, the Euro lens should work fine with the USA holder. Edit - the lenses have no significant difference between USA+Euro, it's the Euro reflectors that lack provision for the additional USA-spec "corner" bulb.
However, the Euro-spec facelift lenses are still available, 124-820-37-66 (left) and 124-820-40-66 (right). RevParts sites, including Annapolis, may show them as "Currently unavailable". MSRP is $188 each, discount dealers like Covington / Laredo are <$120 each. You will need to call and talk to a live person, you won't be able to order them online.
There's a chance these are "comm blocked", if so, you would need to order from Speed-Autoteile in Germany. The cost may be prohibitive, likely €150-175 each plus S&H. In which case I'd seriously consider maw's recommendation for aftermarket, or get nice used ones off eBay.
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Indeed. I had to get those bright red / amber OE pre facelift ones out of there immediately though (pictured). And I felt like the smoked ones went with the Shades of Grey and Black thing I have going with this car.
It took me a while to find a good set of facelift Hellas, but patience paid off. When I got them I started to leave them on the shelf but since I had the originals I installed them.
Don't think I have a picture though.
maw
PS... I ended up paying $125 for the pair in 2021... add $75 for the internal supports, thanks to my sherpa @gsxr... eBay seller still has the internal supports if you need them... just trying to get you what you need, as guys here have done for me.
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I have a used geniune set in very good condition, asking 140$ + shipping
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Could be those were older/original numbers which were superceded, and the old number doesn't show in the EPC. I'm not certain.
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I searched long and hard for this thread to post this eBay link... "Reporting for duty, Sir!!"
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