Glossary / General

pop-up lights

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Pop-up lights are headlights that fold down into the car when they're not needed, making the car look smoother. They were common in sporty cars back in the day.

Technical Definition

Pop-up lights are headlights that retract into the body of the car when not in use, providing a sleek appearance. They were popular in sports cars during the 1980s and 1990s.

Hear It Discussed

"And I appreciate Joe's as a mark three, but but the mark one, particularly because of the pop up lights."
OTOSOT 104 Smith and Sniff 25:10

"I can just about get away with persuading the dealer that I might be. Bloody brilliant pop-up lights. Great pop-up lights."
How would you design a new Ferrari? | The Car Podcast #90 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 23:26

"[1874.8s] obviously, doesn't have the pop-up lights anymore, but it looks good. [1878.3s] I mean, it looks really good."
Driven Radio Show #347: Greg Stanley of the Collector Car Podcast Driven Radio Show 31:14