A RUBBER TAIL-LAMP.
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Out of sight, out of mind," is an eld adage that can be applied with considerable truth to the tail-lamps of motor vehicles. Far too often does one see lamps that are not functioning properly, whilst others have broken glasses or damaged filaments. In some cases the trouble can be said to be due to the neglect of the driver, but in quite a number of instances vibration brought about by travelling at high speeds over bad roads or faulty positioning of the light is directly responsible.
It is to overcome these problems that Flexible Lamps, Ltd., 102, • Wigmore Street, London, W.1., is marketing a special type of tail-lamp which, by virtue of the fact that it is made of rubber, is not affected by vibration. The body of the lamp cannot be damaged through collision, and if • glasses be broken new Ones can quickly be fitted ; extra glasses are supplied with each lamp. Thus, it will be seen that in cases of collision little expense is en.; tailed in gett nig the lamp into working condition again, as compared with the outlay that might be involved in repairing or replacing a damaged lamp of the ordinary pattern. The No. 1 model of the lamp, which is known as the Rubbolite, is particularly suitable for commercial use, and will fit almost any type of standard bracket. It sells at 10s. 6d. and is finished in bright enamel or dull black. This type throws a direct light on to the number plate, but another model is available for use where the lamp is fixed through the plate. We are told that the lamp has been tested and approved by Scotland Yard for use on London cabs. The company also markets an unbreakable signal lamp which is supplied for attaching to the No. 3 model