Classic car LED at Limora
If you are looking for more road illumination and you want a power-saving as well as a chic solution for your classic car? Then our special classic car LEDs are just the right thing for you! All our LED models come in retro designs, but offer the latest technology and of course all have the ECE mark!
Interesting facts about classic cars and LEDs
The first LED light-emitting diodes were indicator lights and were used in auxiliary brake lights at Cadillac from 1993. A lot has happened since then, and since the 2000s more and more vehicle manufacturers have been using the energy-saving and smart technology in rear lights, brake lights and indicators.
Later, as in the Audi A8, LEDs were also used for daytime running lights and then later for high and low beams, thanks to the Hella company. LED lights are characterized above all by excellent luminosity, but with low power consumption. In addition, they do not emit heat and have a fast response - so use these advantages for your classic car too!
Is it permissible to install LED headlamps in classic cars?
A distinction must be made between LEDs in areas relevant for registration and in areas not relevant for registration. Most drivers of classic vehicles will not think of installing LEDs in their vehicles. This is because of authenticity, light color and brightness. Often it also has to do with the fact that LEDs are generally larger than light sources with filaments.
The main advantage of LEDs is their extremely low power consumption. And this makes the LED light an ideal illuminant in the areas relevant for licensing, such as interior lights, trunk or engine compartment lighting.
This is precisely the point, that the potential can be exploited. Often the battery is empty or even dead because the (passenger) door has not been fully closed. Or because the contact of the glove compartment light has not been set correctly. Through the use of LEDs inside the vehicle, you can greatly reduce the load on the battery.
In addition, LEDs do not emit heat. The environment often becomes very warm due to the low air exchange using a normal 10 watt indoor light. Warmer than old thermoplastics need to deform. We recommend replacing all interior lights with LEDs, not least for a safety aspect.
Because higher power does not automatically mean higher heat, we advise changing the engine compartment lighting to a more luminous LED bulb so that the lighting can be a real help.
You will get a greater benefit using LED dashboard-lighting. LEDs have a significantly longer service life than conventional light bulbs. They also do not burn out, but only weaken after the very long service life has expired.
Replacing a bulb in the instruments is very time-consuming, and thus expensive work. Here, the conversion to LED illuminants, which are available in many different base shapes, is worthwhile in any case.
LED approval and other technical advantages
Exterior lighting is regulated by the STVZO, all components must have a certification mark, LEDs do not all get a certification mark at the moment. In general, LED lights with approval on new vehicles have been available for many years. For retrofit options, the tests are not worthwhile due to the low numbers of units expected. Nevertheless, there are technical reasons to install LEDs.
Both of the two-filament lamps at the rear require 50 watts in driving mode. That's a current of 4 A flowing through the already slightly corroded steering column switch, not counting the front headlights. If the contact resistances in the wiring harness become higher over time, using LEDs can work wonders. Parking lights, for example, can be operated with about one tenth of the current previously required.
Classic vehicles with 7" headlamps have the option of mounting one of the many swap inserts, created for the sealed beam market. These solutions can be mounted in many classic vehicles without much effort. The sometimes very modernistic look restricts the use to younger vehicles such as Landrover.
Classic car LED headlamps and lights with E-mark
If you receive the E-mark, you can be sure that the components marked with it have undergone the necessary tests and approvals and have been granted ECE type approval. An E-mark is required for almost all components on the vehicle.
If installed parts are operated without E-marking, the operating permit for the vehicle may expire under certain circumstances.
By the way, ECE means Economic Commission for Europe - meanwhile these regulations are valid for 63 countries and far beyond the borders of Europe! In Germany for example and also in Austria, an E-mark means that the component so marked may be carried without a special entry in the vehicle documents.
Our LED headlamps for classic cars are all equipped with E-mark. Please note that for indicators an additional resistor (part no. 499189) must be used so that the correct flashing frequency is given with the LED classic car light.
Universal LED headlamps for classic cars
Before we explicitly discuss specific classic car brands and models, we will introduce you to our universally applicable LEDs from Limora. These can be used as ...
- brake lights and rear lights,
- flasher lamps,
- or indicator lights can be used!
Classic car LEDs
At Limora, we offer LED base plates and headlight inserts for specific classic car brands and models. The base plates even come with specially written installation instructions, which you can easily download and print out via this link!
LED for Aston Martin
Limora offers one package each for vehicles with a minus to ground and a plus to ground (negative or positive ground).
For the Aston Martin DB2 (1950-53) and DB2/4 Mark I (1953-55) we offer a classic car LED base plate of the Lucas brand type L488 and L594. The plate for classic car rear lights and brake lights consists of 96 individual red LEDs and is supplied in a set of 2 pieces.
LED for Austin Healey
For the Austin Healey BN1 and BN2 (1953-56) we also offer LED base plates from Lucas, which also consist of 96 red LEDs for rear and brake lights.
Again, be sure to ground your vehicle when ordering, as we have both positively and negatively grounded LEDs in our assortment.
In addition to that, we also offer classic car LED lights for dashboards, instruments and warning lights - either in a 6-piece set or in a 7-piece set, always suitable for your Austin Healey!
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LED for Jaguar and Daimler
For Jaguar and Daimler cars we offer a wide range of LED base plates, LED sets and LED lights for dashboards and instrumental lighting. For the Jaguar E Series 3 2+2 with manual transmission, for example, you can get from us a 32-piece set, in which your car will have its bright joy!
For the Jaguar E Series 1, we also have LED base plates on offer that make the indicators and parking lights light up and are ideal for converting low-light classic car headlamps to LED. The set includes 2 LED base plates.
LED for Land Rover
Parking light, low beam and daytime running light can be switched in one housing.
For the Land Rover enthusiasts out there, we have a few especially beautiful LED headlamps for classic cars in the Limora range! In modern chrome look and technologically up to date, our 7" inserts with E-mark are a real eye-catcher on your vehicle!
They are suitable for the Land Rover series, for the Defender as well as for the Mini with headlight range adjustment! Here it is again to pay attention to the marking LHD and RHD, which we have of course both in the range!
A popular set for the vehicles Land Rover Series II, IIA and III (1958-85) 90, 110 and Defender to VIN...LA939975 (1983-94) consists of 13 parts. The lights are provided with E-marking and may be used without further registration in the area of the FZV.
In addition, you can also have resistors and relays for the complete Land Rover series and the Defender conveniently delivered to your home!
LED for MG
For MG enthusiasts we have also the right LED on offer: We supply custom-fit boards with powerful LEDs for a wide range of models, often with a choice of positive or negative vehicle grounding versions!
For the MG you can choose between 4 products, each set consists of 2 LED boards.
LED for Mini
Headlamp levelling is the adjustment of the light cone of a vehicle headlamp to the pitch angle, i.e. the longitudinal inclination of the motor vehicle. The aim is to always provide the driver with optimum illumination of the road without dazzling oncoming or preceding road users.
For the Mini, like the Land Rover, there are very nice LED headlamps for classic car retrofitting, even with headlight adjustment!
You can also order at Limora for your Mini only one chrome trim, which you will find either in a round version for indicators and a square version for side indicators! But also if you need a resistor or a relay, you will find at Limora:
- Resistor cable clamps
- Relay for 12 volt on-board voltage, can only be used for negatively grounded vehicles
LED for Morgan, Morris and Triumph
For those three vehicle types we have classic car LED various and adapted LED base plates for you in offer. In addition, you will again receive a suitable installation instructions as a PDF file to download. Always take into account whether your vehicle is positive or negative polarity!
Buy classic car LEDs cheap at Limora!
If you would like to convert your classic car to energy-saving as well as powerful LEDs, we also have the right product for this wish in our range.
Whether classic car lighting or classic car LED retrofit - with us you are well advised! If you are not sure whether and which LEDs fit to your vehicle, then please do not hesitate to contact us or take a look at our catalog!
FAQ: questions and answers
Can I retrofit any classic car with LEDs?
For sports purposes or in non-EU countries, there is often no restriction. Within the scope of the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO), you should check whether the intended solution is generally approved by an E-mark or whether technical reasons allow individual registration.
Are there LED lights in retro look?
LED inserts and adapted bulbs are offered for many models. Most LED bulbs fit into the standard existing sockets.
What are the advantages of LEDs?
LEDs are more reliable than filament bulbs and consume significantly less energy. As a result, the applied currents are lower and heat generation is zero. These advantages can be used easily and inexpensively at many points in the classic vehicle to increase operational safety.