HEADLAMPS & FITTINGS

CAR-IDENTIFICATION LATE SPRITE & MIDGET (1967-1979)

A model year does not necessarily coincide with the year in which the car was built. For example, it may be seen from the following chart that while a car built in January 1972 is indeed a 1972 model year car, another one built in August of that year is a 1973 model year car. There are several different reasons for this. One reason is that it is easier to bring in changes in a model's specification when production has been halted already for a holiday shut down. Another reason is that motor shows usually took place in the Autumn and Winter, displaying the following year's new or updated models. Detailed here are the Sprite and Midget model years relevant to our categories.

Model	Model Year	First chassis no.	Start Date
MG Midget MkIII	1967	G-AN4-52390	October 1966
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1967	H-AN9-64735	October 1966

MG Midget MkIII	1968	G-AN4-60460	November 1967
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1968	H-AN9-72041	November 1967

MG Midget MkIII	1969	G-AN4-66226	December 1968
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1969	H-AN9-77591	December 1968

MG Midget MkIII	1970	G-AN5-74886	September 1969
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1970	H-AN10-85287	September 1969

MG Midget MkIII	1971	G-AN5-96273	December 1970
Austin Healey Sprite MkIV	1971	H-AN10-86766	December 1970
Austin Sprite MkIV	1971	A-AN10-86803	January 1971

MG Midget MkIII	1972	G-AN5-105501	October 1971
MG Midget MkIII	1972	G-AN5-123731	July 1972

MG Midget MkIII	1974	G-AN5-138801	August 1973

MG Midget 1500cc	1975	G-AN6-154101	September 1974
MG Midget 1500cc	1976	G-AN6-166301	October 1975
MG Midget 1500cc	1977	G-AN6-182001	August 1976
MG Midget 1500cc	1978	G-AN6-200001	August 1977
MG Midget 1500cc	1979	G-AN6-212001	May 1978
MG Midget 1500cc	1980	G-AN6-229001	October 1979

Serial Number Prefixes

Chassis-numbers
Midget chassis numbers:	G-AN4	(1967 - 1969)
	G-AN5	(1970 - 1974)
	G-AN6	(1975 - 1979)

Sprite chassis numbers:	H-AN9	(1967 - 1969)
	H-AN10	(1970)
	A-AN10	(1971)

Engine numbers
1275cc engine numbers:	12CC/Da/H	(1967)
	12CE/Da/H	(1968 - 1971)
	12V586F	(1972)
	12V588F	(1973)
	12V778F	(1974)

1500cc Engine numbers:	FP	(1975 - 1979)

Body numbers
Midget body numbers:	GBE	(throughout)

Sprite body numbers:	ABL	(throughout)

Where do I find these Numbers?

Chassis Number (All Models)

The chassis number is stamped on a plate secured to the
support step on the LH inner wheel arch under the bonnet.

Body Number (All Models)

The Body Number is stamped on a plate secured to the
LH front door pillar.

Engine Number (1275cc)

The Engine Number is stamped on a plate that is secured
to the RH side of the cylinder block.

Engine Number (1500cc)

The Engine Number is stamped on a flange on the LH
side of the cylinder block.

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	AEU1061A	HEADLAMP ASSY 7IN LHD	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10 - LHD (not for Germany)	CHF 123.20
1	BAU1177A	H/L ASSY EEC LHD+P	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10 - LHD, only Germany	CHF 114.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
3	27H4146A	HEADLAMP UNIT, NO PILOT, PLAIN, 7", P45 LHD	2		CHF 62.80
3	27H5981A	HEADLAMP UNIT 7", P45, WITH PILOT, LHD	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
4	GLB410	BULB 12V 45/40W	2	45/50 watt	CHF 3.35
4			2	45/50 watt
4	GLB2983	BULB 12V P45T HALOGN	2	60/55 watt	CHF 18.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
6	BAU2110	CABLE/CONNECTOR TO HEADLAMP WITHOUT PILOT	2		CHF 18.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
7	BAU2111	CABLE/CONNECTOR FOR SEALED BEAM HEADLAMP WITH PILOT	2		CHF 29.70

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
8	27H5976	LOOM HEADLAMP, SEALED BEAM, WITH PILOT	1	for P45T with pilot	CHF 28.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
10	GLB501	BULB 12V 5W CAPLESS	2	fits BAU2111 only (No. 7)	CHF 0.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
11	GLB233	BULB 12V 4W	2	fits 27H5976 only (No. 8)	CHF 2.25

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
15	27H8263X	BUCKET BOWL & RIM, HEADLAMP	2		CHF 78.20

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
16	BHM7058	TRIMSCREW KIT- HEADLAMP	2		CHF 11.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
17	515218A	RIM LAMP RETAINING, CHROME	2		CHF 18.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
18	AB606021	SCREW PANHD NO6X1/4	6		CHF 1.30

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
19	SML4	INTERIOR POT HEADLIGHT 7", L54521538	2		CHF 20.00
19	27H6481	PLASTIC HEADLAMP BACK	2		CHF 69.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
20	SML3	BUCKET, HEADLAMP, 2 ADJUSTER TYPE, STEEL	2	with adjuster	CHF 37.00
20	SML3P	BUCKET, HEADLAMP, PLASTIC	2	with adjuster	CHF 59.50
20	SML3Z	BUCKET, HEADLAMP, AFTERMARKET	2	without adjuster	CHF 33.50

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
21	009403	RUBBER GASKET LAMP POT, 2 PINS F.ADJUSTER	2		CHF 12.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
22	500929	HEADLAMP RIM 7", L54520650	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 43.10
22	500929ALLOY	HEADLAMP RIM 7", ALUMINIUM	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 57.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
23	RTC465	SCREW, HEADLAMP RIM RETAINING	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 2.75

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
24	21G9057	RUBBER WASHER	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 1.55

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
25	37H7421A	SPIRE CLIP HEADLAMP RIM	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 6.65

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
26	57H5455	HEADLAMP RIM	2	G-AN6 - spring clip fitting	CHF 41.40

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
27	BAU1460	CLAMP HEADLIGHT RING, L54522243	2	G-AN6	CHF 10.80

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
30	PMZ314	SCREW, 3/16" UNF X 7/8", PAN HEAD	8	‘screw & nut’ method	CHF 2.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
31	GHF306	WASHER 3/16 X 3/8 OD	16	‘screw & nut’ method	CHF 0.95

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
32	WL700101	WASHER SPRING 3/16	8	‘screw & nut’ method	CHF 0.15

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
33	GHF206	NUT 10.32UNF(5/16AF)	8	‘screw & nut’ method	CHF 1.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
34	AB610051	SELF TAPPING SCREW	8	‘self tapping screw’ method	CHF 0.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
35	WE702101	WASHER, SHAKEPROOF, 3/16"	8	‘self tapping screw’ method	CHF 0.90

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
36	569313	POP RIVET	8	‘pop rivet’ method	CHF 2.05

Ill.no.	Partno.	Part	Quantity required	Info	Price
1	AEU1061A	HEADLAMP ASSY 7IN LHD	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10 - LHD (not for Germany)	CHF 123.20
1	BAU1177A	H/L ASSY EEC LHD+P	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10 - LHD, only Germany	CHF 114.95
3	27H4146A	HEADLAMP UNIT, NO PILOT, PLAIN, 7", P45 LHD	2		CHF 62.80
3	27H5981A	HEADLAMP UNIT 7", P45, WITH PILOT, LHD	2		availability request (add quantity to basket, offer follows)
4	GLB410	BULB 12V 45/40W	2	45/50 watt	CHF 3.35
4			2	45/50 watt
4	GLB2983	BULB 12V P45T HALOGN	2	60/55 watt	CHF 18.90
6	BAU2110	CABLE/CONNECTOR TO HEADLAMP WITHOUT PILOT	2		CHF 18.40
7	BAU2111	CABLE/CONNECTOR FOR SEALED BEAM HEADLAMP WITH PILOT	2		CHF 29.70
8	27H5976	LOOM HEADLAMP, SEALED BEAM, WITH PILOT	1	for P45T with pilot	CHF 28.30
10	GLB501	BULB 12V 5W CAPLESS	2	fits BAU2111 only (No. 7)	CHF 0.75
11	GLB233	BULB 12V 4W	2	fits 27H5976 only (No. 8)	CHF 2.25
15	27H8263X	BUCKET BOWL & RIM, HEADLAMP	2		CHF 78.20
16	BHM7058	TRIMSCREW KIT- HEADLAMP	2		CHF 11.05
17	515218A	RIM LAMP RETAINING, CHROME	2		CHF 18.15
18	AB606021	SCREW PANHD NO6X1/4	6		CHF 1.30
19	SML4	INTERIOR POT HEADLIGHT 7", L54521538	2		CHF 20.00
19	27H6481	PLASTIC HEADLAMP BACK	2		CHF 69.80
20	SML3	BUCKET, HEADLAMP, 2 ADJUSTER TYPE, STEEL	2	with adjuster	CHF 37.00
20	SML3P	BUCKET, HEADLAMP, PLASTIC	2	with adjuster	CHF 59.50
20	SML3Z	BUCKET, HEADLAMP, AFTERMARKET	2	without adjuster	CHF 33.50
21	009403	RUBBER GASKET LAMP POT, 2 PINS F.ADJUSTER	2		CHF 12.75
22	500929	HEADLAMP RIM 7", L54520650	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 43.10
22	500929ALLOY	HEADLAMP RIM 7", ALUMINIUM	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 57.55
23	RTC465	SCREW, HEADLAMP RIM RETAINING	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 2.75
24	21G9057	RUBBER WASHER	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 1.55
25	37H7421A	SPIRE CLIP HEADLAMP RIM	2	G-AN4, G-AN5, H-AN9, H-AN10, A-AN10	CHF 6.65
26	57H5455	HEADLAMP RIM	2	G-AN6 - spring clip fitting	CHF 41.40
27	BAU1460	CLAMP HEADLIGHT RING, L54522243	2	G-AN6	CHF 10.80
The headlamp units were attached to the front wings by more than one method. The most common method used was screws and nuts, this was replaced at a late date by the use of either self tapping screws or pop rivets. The latter was preferred by the production line for speed of assembly.
30	PMZ314	SCREW, 3/16" UNF X 7/8", PAN HEAD	8	‘screw & nut’ method	CHF 2.05
31	GHF306	WASHER 3/16 X 3/8 OD	16	‘screw & nut’ method	CHF 0.95
32	WL700101	WASHER SPRING 3/16	8	‘screw & nut’ method	CHF 0.15
33	GHF206	NUT 10.32UNF(5/16AF)	8	‘screw & nut’ method	CHF 1.05
34	AB610051	SELF TAPPING SCREW	8	‘self tapping screw’ method	CHF 0.90
35	WE702101	WASHER, SHAKEPROOF, 3/16"	8	‘self tapping screw’ method	CHF 0.90
36	569313	POP RIVET	8	‘pop rivet’ method	CHF 2.05