Product Description
Genuine General Motors / Chevrolet 985261 Back-Up Lamp Accessory Kit (NOS)
Add an authentic piece of factory-optional equipment to your classic bow-tie restoration with this genuine New Old Stock (NORS/NOS) General Motors Back-Up Lamp Unit installation kit. Complete in its original green and tan Chevrolet accessories box, this package features the factory wiring harness, column/transmission trigger switch, and mounting hardware.
CRUCIAL BUYER NOTE: LENS COLOR
While the original factory box is printed "BACK-UP LAMP UNIT", the included circular lens is RED (stamped Guidex on the lower rim face). This kit is being sold exactly as pictured—perfect for collectors, those missing the core wiring/switch assembly, or customizers looking to add an extra set of operational red tail/brake lamps to their inner rear panel locations.
Key Features:
- Brand: Genuine General Motors / Chevrolet Genuine Accessories
- Part Number: 985261
- OEM Number: 985261
- Interchange: GR. 2.697 (Lamp Assembly - Back-Up)
- Lens Branding: Guidex (Red Acrylic)
- Origin: Made in USA
- Condition: NOS (New Old Stock) — Vintage unused components in original box
Kit Contents:
- 1x Red Guidex circular ribbed tail/stop/auxiliary lens
- 1x Dual-socket insulated factory wiring harness (wrapped in protective black fabric loom and green lead wire)
- 1x Mechanical slide-activation backup light / neutral safety switch (equipped with 2 male spade terminals and an integrated zinc-plated mounting bracket)
- 1x Rigid white plastic wire routing strap/clip
- 1x Hex-head factory mounting screw
Fitment:
| Make | Model Lineup | Year | Body Style Compatibility & Fitment Notes |
| Chevrolet | Biscayne | 1962 | YES; Fits standard sedans and coupes (Fills inner lamp pocket) |
| Chevrolet | Bel Air | 1962 | YES; Fits standard sedans and sports coupes (Fills inner lamp pocket) |
| Chevrolet | Impala / SS | 1962 | NO; Impalas feature a dedicated triple-lens rear panel layout |
| Chevrolet | Station Wagons (All) | 1962 | EXCLUDES STATION WAGON (As explicitly stated on factory box label) |
Fits Years:
1962
Authentic Vintage Packaging: You are bidding on a genuine NOS piece of 1960s automotive history. The original cardboard box shows beautiful period styling along with typical shelf wear, minor tearing, vintage tape residue, and a handwritten application note ("Chevy 1962") from decades of careful garage storage. The electrical components, sockets, and switch terminals remain clean, bright, and uninstalled.
A Note on Fitment Accuracy: We manually research our fitment data using vintage manufacturer catalogs to provide you with the most accurate information possible. However, because we are human and these decades-old resources can occasionally contain errors, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. We strongly encourage you to perform your own due diligence and verify this part number for your specific application before purchasing. Please note that this part may also fit other vehicles or years not explicitly listed in our research.
Unbeatable Prices & Expectations
While many of our vintage parts were manufactured decades ago, they remain unused and high-quality. Some original boxes may show signs of shelf-wear, such as dust, tape, or surface distress from years of storage. Rest assured, the components inside have been inspected to ensure they are complete and ready to help you finish your project without breaking the bank.
