Cars which share the same headlights?

[Centroid]

The Chrsler/Talbot Sunbeam is an interesting example. Developed in 18 months and only on sale for 4 years. It took its headlights from the Avenger.

And then a year before being replaced, it got face-lifted with the lights from the it's upcoming replacement, the Samba

 

[Tyger]

The Chrsler/Talbot Sunbeam is an interesting example. Developed in 18 months and only on sale for 4 years. It took its headlights from the Avenger.

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And then a year before being replaced, it got face-lifted with the lights from the it's upcoming replacement, the Samba

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Very similar front to the slightly larger Horizon too, which I believe also shared the same (later style) lights, the US equivalent being the Dodge Omni (which had smaller recessed lights again, similar to the Sunbeam but probably from another parts bin)

 

[Tornado]

The Omni had sealed beams.

 

[Centroid]

Another car developed on a shoe string and got its lights from elsewhere, the Mk1 Land Rover Discovery:-

Front

Back

 

[buickgnx88]

The taillights from the Jeep CJ7 were used on the Hummer H1.

Yes I know that they are basically just trailer lights, but I found it funny!

 

[Volksauto]

The Meyers Manx (as well as many other similar ripoffs) used VW Beetle taillights.
1964 Meyers Manx "Old Red":

1964 VW Beetle:

 

[GTV0819]

The taillights from the Jeep CJ7 were used on the Hummer H1.

Yes I know that they are basically just trailer lights, but I found it funny!

I've seen this one sold as aftermarket lights. They also use this for heavy trucks, too.

 

[GTV0819]

 

[a112]

Those (and more) are Fiat 850 Special lights. Later some Italian specials used the 850 Sport Coupe/Fiat 128 Rally lights.

 

[Volksauto]

Ford GT40 MKI

Simca 1000

Fiat 850

 

[L_Kesan]

Early 356s used Volkswagen headlamps.

1949 Porsche 356/2

1949 Volkswagen Standard

Whilst you are not wrong the 356 was derived/built directly from VW Bug so it's kind of a cheating at this game

 

[GranTurNismo]

2004-2012 Maserati Quattroporte shares the same taillights as the Daewoo Nubira.

 

[ImaRobot]

Doesn't look like it.

I mean, it does look like it, sorta, but they aren't the same lights.

 

[GranTurNismo]

Doesn't look like it.

I mean, it does look like it, sorta, but they aren't the same lights.

They are the same lights though, it's pretty well documented. The Quattroporte's lights were slightly modified but the same light as the Nubira at first. Maybe this picture shows it better.

 

[ImaRobot]

What the pictures show is that they're not the same, really. At least not in the way that basically every single other car in this thread has shown. They resemble each other sure, but I'm not so sure you can say they're the same.

 

[Populuxe]

Unfortunately I'm not seeing it either.

 

[Dave A]

I'm not seeing it either, although similar in style I can see clear differences in shape and detail.

Here's another one, the MG SV:

Shares it's headlights with the Fiat Punto:

 

[FT-1]

2004-2012 Maserati Quattroporte shares the same taillights as the Daewoo Nubira.

These are definitely not the same lights.

• For starters, the Maserati uses LED bulbs. The Daewoo does not. (This requires a completely different circuit board)
• The clear section is centralized on the Maserati. The equivalent part on the Daewoo is offset.
• The edges of the cluster are sharp on the Maserati while they are rounded on the Daewoo.

 

[MatskiMonk]

it's pretty well documented

Then share the documentation... slay the doubters.

 

[Dave A]

Just to eliminate further doubt on the Quattrporte / Nubira headlights, here is a headlight unite from the Quattroporte:

And here is one from the Nubira:

Although there is a similarity in the style, not only do they house different types of bulbs in different cluster formations, they are completely different shapes and the finer details are all different too.

It's an interesting comparison though, I had never noticed the similarities between them before. A quick Google does actually bring up a "random facts" type website that states that they are the same, but they clearly aren't.

 

[GranTurNismo]

Then share the documentation... slay the doubters.

This article suggested that those two cars shared the same taillights, though it seems that it isn't true. Also, a google image search for "Maserati Quattroporte Daewoo Nubira headlights" brought up results comparing the two headlights.

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/10-expensive-rides-with-parts-borrowed-from-cheap-cars/

 

[Populuxe]

This article suggested that those two cars shared the same taillights, though it seems that it isn't true. Also, a google image search for "Maserati Quattroporte Daewoo Nubira headlights" brought up results comparing the two headlights.

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/10-expensive-rides-with-parts-borrowed-from-cheap-cars/

You'll note the photo in the article says "not the same part, but the design is near identical" so even they knew it wasn't the same. I do like the comparison between the VW GTi wheels and a City of Louisville garbage can, though.

 

[Tornado]

I'd also question why Maserati would be swiping parts from crappy cars in the first place after Fiat/Ferrari actually started giving their cars real development budgets instead of just "money provided by whoever de Tomaso tricked this year."

 

[GTV0819]

Just to eliminate further doubt on the Quattrporte / Nubira headlights, here is a headlight unite from the Quattroporte:

And here is one from the Nubira:

Although there is a similarity in the style, not only do they house different types of bulbs in different cluster formations, they are completely different shapes and the finer details are all different too.

It's an interesting comparison though, I had never noticed the similarities between them before. A quick Google does actually bring up a "random facts" type website that states that they are the same, but they clearly aren't.

Seems like they're only similar in terms of shape and layout. Other than that, not much else.

 

[JR98]

 

[Volksauto]

Alpine A110 and Renault 8 / R8.
I know they're from the same brand.

 

[Centroid]

The Matra Bagheera

Get its rear lights from the Sunbeam

Or was it the alpine?

Its successor the Murena, seems to have unique rear clusters. They are very similar to the Horizon's but the wrap around profile is unique. Unless someone knows better?

 

[TexRex]

I maintain that the Matra Murena really doesn't look like the sort of vehicle that would be mid-engined. The Bagheera doesn't either, but the Murena appeals to me more.

 

[TheCracker]

Here's a new one to me. The Vauxhall HP Firenza 'Droopsnoot' and the Alpine A310 V6 both used the same Cibie headlight units.

 

[mwoodski]

I'd also question why Maserati would be swiping parts from crappy cars in the first place after Fiat/Ferrari actually started giving their cars real development budgets instead of just "money provided by whoever de Tomaso tricked this year."

You must not be familiar with the parts bin sharing then, considering the Masers use the same switch units as lowly Dodge Darts.