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Double contact headlamp bulbs with vintage and classic car, motorcycle and commercial vehicle applications. This section includes some single filament bulbs but most are twin filament. Options for most bulb bases including H4 P43t and P45t, ASY UEC P45t 'Duplo', American and British pre-focus, Bosch, Marchal etc. Please select your base from the Search 'drop down' box - and open the Help & Instructions tab below if you need help identifying your base.

Headlamp Bulb Bases

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What headlamp bulb type do I need?

A handy guide to identifying your headlamp bulb base fitting, with links to more detailed descriptions and the product options available for each type. With so many different headlight bulbs and sockets fitted by automotive manufacturers over the years, it can be difficult to identify the correct bulb to order. So, with your existing bulb in hand, here is a photo chart to help you select a replacement or an upgraded bulb to fit your bulb holder.

 

American Pre-Focus P15D 30 Bulb

APF P15D 30

American Pre-Focus bulbs with a 15mm diameter double contact cap, fitted with a 30mm diameter plate with three small holes and three larger distinctive comet-shaped holes, and twin filaments. See Bulb Type APF P15D 30 with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with this base are also available here
ASY UEC P45T bulb

ASY UEC P45T

Asymmetric bulbs for older ‘Duplo’ style headlamps fitted with the European code, P45t, round turreted base with three spade connections and distinctive 41mm diameter round glass globe. Twin filaments. See Bulb Type ASY UEC P45t with links to all related product options. Halogen bulb options fitted with the P45t base are linked here. LED bulb options fitted with the P45t base are available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

BA21S and BA21D bulbs

BA21S and BA21D

‘Marchal’ type bulbs with a 21mm diameter single (BA21S) or double (BA21D) contact cap fitted with three equally spaced locating/bayonet pins. Distinctive 40mm diameter round glass globe. Single or twin filament options and clear or yellow glass are available. See Bulb Types BA21S and BA21D, both with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with the BA21D base are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

Bosch BA20s BA20d bulb

BOSCH BA20S and BA20D

Bosch-type bulbs with a 20mm diameter single (BA20S) or double (BA20D) contact cap fitted with two opposed, flat locating tabs. Distinctive pear-shaped glass. Single or twin filament options are available as well as clear or yellow glass. See Bulb Types BOSCH BA20S and Bosch BA20D , both with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with the BA20D base are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

British Pre-Focus (BPF) type bulb

BPF SC P36S, BPF DC P36D and P36D

Halogen – British Pre-Focus (BPF) type bulbs with Single Contact (SC) P36S or Double Contact (DC) P36D bases 22mm in diameter (so sometimes referred to as P22S or D) fitted with a 36mm diameter plate with one half-round locating notch. Distinctive tubular-shaped glass. Single or twin filament options are available as well as clear or yellow glass. See Bulb Types BPF P36S LARGE, BPF P36S SMALL, BPF P36S HALOGEN, BPF P36D SINGLE FILAMENT, BPF P36D TWIN FILAMENT and BPF P36D SHIELD, all with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with the BPF SC P36S and BPF DC P36D bases are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

BA15S bulb cap

SCC BA15S

Originally called the Single Centre Contact (SCC) type base, now BA15S (or 1156) this is a 15mm diameter cap with two equal/opposed bayonet pins on the cap and a single axial or transverse filament. Used in many bulb applications, but for head and spot lamp application, usually with a 38mm diameter clear glass globe. See Bulb Types BA15S SINGLE TRANSVERSE FILAMENT, BA15S SINGLE AXIAL FILAMENT and BA15S HALOGEN T10, all with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with the SCC/BA15S/1156 base are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

SBC BA15D bulb cap

SBC BA15D 

Originally called the Small Bayonet Cap (SBC) type base, now BA15D, this is a 15mm diameter double contact cap with two equal/opposed bayonet pins on the cap and a single twin filament arrangement. Single filament bulbs for earth through one of the contacts rather than via the cap applications. Used in many bulb applications, but for head and spot lamp application, usually with a 38mm diameter clear glass globe. See Bulb Types BA15D SINGLE FILAMENT and BA15D DOUBLE FILAMENT, all with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with the SBC BA15D base are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

P36t Bulb Cap

P36T

This base has a 22mm diameter cap fitted with a 36mm diameter plate - with one half-round locating notch – as the British Pre-focus base, BUT fitted with three spade contact terminals similar to the H4 connection arrangement. Twin filament headlight bulb. See Bulb Type P36T HALOGEN. P36T SB35 is similar but with a 35mm diameter turret on top of a 36mm diameter plate and we offer one bulb of this type here.

PX15D and PX15S bulb caps

T19 PX15D 25.1 and T19 PX15S 25.1

This base has a 15mm diameter single or double contact cap, fitted with a 25mm diameter plate featuring a single distinctive half-round locating tab. Twin or single filament. Tubular 19mm diameter (T19) glass. Motorcycle or scooter headlamp application. See Bulb Types PX15D 25.1 T19 and PX15S 25.1 T19, all with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with the PX15D 25.1 base are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

P15D bulb caps

P15D 25.3

This base has a 15mm diameter double contact cap, fitted with a 25mm diameter plate featuring three distinctive square-cut locating tabs and a single half-round notch. Twin filament. Usually pear-shaped 25mm diameter glass. Motorcycle or scooter headlamp application. See Bulb Type P15D 25.3 with links to related product options. LED bulb options fitted with the P15D 25.3 base are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

BAX15D bulb capBAY15D bulb cap

BAX15D LSP and BAY15D HEADLAMP

These bases are used in many applications but there are a small number of headlamp options. BAX15D is a 15mm diameter double contact cap with two equally opposed pins, though one pin is longer than the other. BAY15D is a 15mm diameter double contact cap with two pins opposed in the same plane, but with a vertical offset. BAY15D is more commonly found on Stop & Tail or Side Light & Indicator bulbs. In headlamp application, the bulbs have a twin axial filament arrangement with a bulb shield. See Bulb Type BAX15D LSP and BAY15D HEADLAMP

H1 P14.5s bulb cap

H1 P14.5S

This base features a 24.5mm diameter base plate with a distinctive slash-cut flat and one spade connection. Single filament. Car and motorcycle head and spot lamp application. Available in a wide range of voltages, wattages and specifications some of which are for off-road use only due to brightness and/or colour tint. See Bulb Type H1 P14.5S with links to all related product options of this type

H2 X511 bulb cap

H2 X511

This base is a very distinctive flat blade, 19.5mm wide, with two square-cut notches and one round hole with 9mm diameter halogen-filled glass. Single filament. Car and motorcycle head and spot lamp application. Available in a wide range of voltages, wattages and specifications some of which are for off-road use only due to brightness and/or colour tint. See Bulb Type H2 X511 with links to all related product options of this type.

H3 PK22S bulb cap

H3 PK22S

This base features a 24.5mm diameter base plate with two distinctive half-round cutouts and one spade connection on the end of a short wire. Single filament. Car and motorcycle head and spot lamp application. Available in a wide range of voltages, wattages and specifications some of which are for off-road use only due to brightness and/or colour tint. See Bulb Type H3 PK22S with links to all related product options of this type.

PX43T bulb capP43T bulb cap

H4 PX43t and H4 P43t

P43T has a 43mm diameter base plate with three locating tabs - two 6mm wide and one 8mm wide. PX43T is the same but with two 6mm wide tabs and one 10mm wide tab. PX43T is used on motorcycles. P43T will fit into PX43T holders but not the other way around. Two square holes in the base plate between two narrower tabs. 38mm diameter turret with 23mm long flat above base plate. Three spade connections - one for neutral/earth and two for live, dipped and main beam. Very common on classics/halogen bulb upgrades. Twin filament headlamp bulbs are available in a wide range of wattages and specifications, some of which are for off-road use only due to brightness and/or colour tint. See Bulb Types H4 PX43t and H4 P43t with links to all related product options of these types. LED bulb options fitted with the H4 P43T base are also available here. Please check bulb dimensions to ensure that your lamps can accommodate them.

H7 PX26D bulb bap

H7 PX26D

This base comprises a 34mm diameter round plate with 21mm long flat side featuring a square cut 8mm wide locating tab. 26mm diameter turret on top of the base plate. Two spade connections. Single filament car, motorcycle and commercial vehicle halogen headlamp bulb are available in a wide range of wattages and specifications some of which are for off-road use only due to brightness and/or colour tint. See Bulb Type H7 PX26D with links to all related product options of this type.

 

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B194 - 24 Volt 48/36W SBC BA15D base Headlamp bulb

From £10.41 (£12.49 inc. VAT @ 20%)

24V blub rated at 48/36W BA15D (SBC, 1158) 15mm diameter, equal pin, double contact base. Globe diameter 38mm. Double transverse filament. Recently remanufactured by Classic Bulbs with uprated 48w...

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB194, 13622

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
SBC BA15D 24 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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B904 - 12 Volt 45/40W H4 P45T base Headlamp bulb

From £6.05 (£7.26 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V Halogen H4 bulb rated at 45/40W. H4 P45T base. Clear glass 16mm diameter. Black cap.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - R904, 12475, 52950

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
H4 P45T 12 45/40 Halogen Clear Headlamp
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B5915BH - 12 Volt 60/55W BA21D base HALOGEN Headlamp bulb, 'Marchal' type

From £19.44 (£23.33 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V double filament HALOGEN bulb rated at 60/55W. 15mm diameter glass tube with black cap, 40mm glass tube height, total bulb height 63mm. BA21D double contact, 3 pin 'Marchal' type base. Headlamp...

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BA21D 12 Halogen Clear Headlamp
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B1248H - 12 Volt SBC BA15d 60/55 watt double filament HALOGEN Headlamp bulb

From £17.07 (£20.48 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12 volt double contact BA15D HALOGEN 60/55 watt double filament bulb. Dimensions 14mm diameter glass tube x 56mm tall with 15mm diameter cap. Use headlight. A twin filament bulb with filament...

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
SBC BA15D 12 Halogen Clear Headlamp
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B459A - 12 Volt 45/40W H4 P43T base Headlamp bulb

From £5.19 (£6.23 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V H4 bulb rated at 45/40W with standard fit P43T base. Lower wattage suitable for halogen headlamp conversions on older vehicles. Clear glass with black cap. E Marked.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - R911

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
H4 P43T 12 Halogen Clear Headlamp
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B472 - 12 Volt 60/55W H4 P43T base Headlamp bulb

From £2.83 (£3.40 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V H4 bulb rated at 60/55W with standard fit P43T base. Clear glass with black cap. E Marked.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB472, BLB472, 0538, 64193, 12342, R472, 50440

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
H4 P43T 12 Halogen Clear Headlamp
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B490 - 12 Volt 130/90W H4 P43T base Headlamp bulb

From £4.00 (£4.80 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V Halogen H4 bulb rated at 130/90W. H4 P43T base. Glass 15mm diameter. Off road use only.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB490, 12670, R490

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
H4 P43T 12 Halogen Clear Headlamp
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BT81667Y - 24 Volt 75/70W H4 P45T base Headlamp bulb

From £17.16 (£20.59 inc. VAT @ 20%)

24V halogen H4 bulb rated at 75/70W. H4 P45T base. Yellow outer glass bulb 34mm diameter over inner 16mm diameter H4 glass.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB024, BLBHB024, 24HB, R024, 52080,

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
H4 P45T 24 75/70 Halogen Yellow Headlamp
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B423 - 6 Volt 45/40W ASY UEC P45T base Headlamp bulb

From £4.64 (£5.57 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V bulb rated at 45/40W. Asymmetric UEC P45T base. Clear glass globe 41mm diameter. E marked.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB423, R423, 6620, 7950, 1926, 7318, 8015

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
ASY UEC P45T 6 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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BT520Y - 6 Volt 25/25W BOSCH BA20D base Headlamp bulb

From £9.16 (£10.99 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V bulb rated at 25/25W, Bosch type BA20D double contact base. Double Filament - Transverse and V. Yellow glass. E marked.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB392, T520, R392, 6718, 7323, 91210, 7368, 4412

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BOSCH BA20D 6 25/25 Incandescent Yellow Headlamp
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BT520 - 6 Volt 25/25W BOSCH BA20D base Headlamp bulb

From £4.56 (£5.47 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V bulb rated at 25/25W, Bosch type BA20D double contact base. Double Filament - Transverse and V. Clear glass. Narva. E marked.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB392, T520, R392, 6718, 7323, 91210, 7368, 4412

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BOSCH BA20D 6 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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BT523Y - 12 Volt 35/35W BOSCH BA20D base Headlamp bulb

From £9.16 (£10.99 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V bulb rated at 35/35W. BA20D double contact base. Double filament. No tabs. Yellow glass, 35mm diameter. E marked.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB395, LLB182, 12728, 7327, 91221

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
BOSCH BA20D 12 35/35 Incandescent Yellow Headlamp
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B3130D - 6 Volt 75/70 CP (approx. 40/36W performance) ASY UEC P45T base Headlamp bulb

From £4.31 (£5.17 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V bulb, rated at 75/70 Candle Power, double filament. Asymmetric UEC P45T base. Duplo headlamp application. Performs equivalent to 40/36W. Globe diameter 41mm. Features a kidney shaped cut out on...

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
ASY UEC P45T 6 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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B5655 - 6 Volt 25/25W APF P15D 30 base Headlamp bulb

From £3.75 (£4.50 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V bulb rated at 25/25W, P15D 30 American Pre Focus double contact base. Double Filament - transverse and V. 35mm glass diameter.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB1001, 5616, 3716, 2330, 7578

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
APF P15D 30 6 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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BA3598HA - 6 Volt 15/15W T19 PX15D 25.1 base Headlamp bulb

From £3.34 (£4.01 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V bulb rated at 15/15W, double contact PX15D 25.1 base. Double V filament. 19mm glass diameter. Pre-focus headlamp application.

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - 3598H, 3916

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
T19 PX15D 25.1 6 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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B3596 - 6 Volt 18/18W T19 PX15D 25.1 base Headlamp bulb

From £3.75 (£4.50 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V bulb rated at 18/18W, double contact PX15D 25.1 base. Double V filament. 19mm tubular glass diameter. Pre-focus headlamp application.

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
T19 PX15D 25.1 6 18/18 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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B170B - 6 Volt 35/35W SBC BA15D base Headlamp bulb

From £10.08 (£12.10 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6V bulb rated at 35/35W, double filament. BA15D double contact base. 38mm globe diameter. Clear glass. For brighter LED upgrade options please see part numbers BA15DLED-H30-6N (for 6V Negative...

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB170, 3336, 1086, 6622

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
SBC BA15D 6 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
Supercedes Early Lucas #:
LLB169
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B171B - 12 Volt 35/35W SBC BA15D base Headlamp bulb

From £7.98 (£9.58 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V bulb rated at 35/35W, double transverse filament. BA15D double contact base. 38mm globe diameter. Clear glass. For a brighter incandescent option please see part number B1248B. For BA15D LED...

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB171, 12622, 1190, 3378, 5229

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
SBC BA15D 12 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
Supercedes Early Lucas #:
LLB050, LLB051, LLB052, LLB181
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B7024 - 12 Volt 25/25W P15D 25.3 base Headlamp bulb

From £4.56 (£5.47 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V bulb rated at 25/25W. P15D 25.3 double contact base. Clear globe 30mm diameter. Double V filament. Pre-focus headlamp application.

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
P15D 25.3 12 25/25 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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B7025 - 12 Volt 35/25W P15D 25.3 base Headlamp bulb

From £4.95 (£5.94 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V bulb rated at 35/25W. P15D 25.3 double contact base. Clear globe 30mm diameter. Double V filament. Pre-focus headlamp application.

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
P15D 25.3 12 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
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B111 - 6 Volt 36W SBC BA15D base Head, Spot & Fog bulb

From £9.16 (£10.99 inc. VAT @ 20%)

6v bulb rated at 36W with double contact BA15D base. 38mm globe diameter with single axial filament. For a 24W DOUBLE contact bulb with a transverse filament please see part number B3617 (B78).

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - LLB111, 5016, 3128, 1184, 7463, 6222

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
SBC BA15D 6 Incandescent Clear Headlamp
Supercedes Early Lucas #:
LLB109, LLB014, LLB042, LLB078, LLB079, LLB110
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B1248B - 12 Volt 45/35W SBC BA15D base Headlamp bulb

From £8.59 (£10.31 inc. VAT @ 20%)

12V bulb rated at 45/35W, 33mm diameter clear glass bulb. BA15D double contact base. Double transverse filament. An uprated version of popular incandescent bulb B171B. For BA15D LED upgrade...

Comparable to other manufacturer part numbers - 1248

Classic Bulbs - Incandescent & Halogen Bulbs - Headlamp Bulbs
Base Volts Watts/Amps Element Colour Application
SBC BA15D 12 Incandescent Clear Headlamp