Early French Tail ?

[hauser]

Is this an early version of a French tail lamp?

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1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

[Jonny B]

I believe so, they French had the amber back up light.

Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto

[DavidAPease]

Hi, Hauser,

Yes, my French '66 (originally sold in Paris) had those taillights on it when I bought it. (They are now stored safely away, and I have installed a new set with clear reverse lenses for regular use instead.)

-David Pease
'66 French 230SL