Re: Roadmaster detail

Posted by HH56 On 2010/4/15 20:45:24

Looks very small to be a siren from that time. Most sirens of the 40's and 50's were large motor driven units several inches in diameter and 10 or 12 inches long. If not a spotlight then maybe an opera light. I think the lens is clear and we are seeing the bulb reflection. Anyway, not very deep color such as one would expect if red, blue or amber flashing light that usually signal something important.

EDIT: I'm trying to remember what the opera light was for. Information seems a bit scarce. Was it to announce the car for the owner or to light the way when exiting in their finery? Neither, both, something else? If this is one, being pointed straight ahead (unless it moves) would seem kind of a waste if lighting the exit--although the Cad Gusha links to is pointed ahead. Later cars like the more modern Cads and Lincolns were on the side.