Nope, Joseph Lucas it is...
Bob Reid Stonehaven Scotland -------------------------------------
On 25 Oct 2005, at 03:07, Peter Koskinen wrote:
SNIP:< Tom, in automotive circles Joseph Lucas was dubbed "The Father Of Darkness" for his unreliable auto electrics found on English cars. >
It was Sir John Lucas and he was known as the Prince of Darkness. Why do MG and Triumph autos have a light switch with 3 settings? They are Dim, Flicker, and Off. Why do the British drink Warm Beer? Because Sir John invented the Lucas Electrical system.
Peter Koskinen Relying on Bosch systems for my cars in Bingham Township, NC, YEW ESS AYY
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Peter Weigle Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 8:06 PM To: Classicrendezvous@Bikelist.Org Subject: Re: [CR]veloswap
Tom Martin wrote
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> Also- anyone familiar with the maker Joseph Lucas? British? I saw on
> ebay some oil lamps for bikes and carriages.
>
Tom, in automotive circles Joseph Lucas was dubbed "The Father Of Darkness" for his unreliable auto electrics found on English cars. Don't know if this is justified, but thats the word up here. Probably the same maker, maybe the oil lamps were better??? :~) Peter Weigle Lymie Ct.