I actually have one-bolt talbot-style convex mirrors over the front wheel
wells. I used to have Lucas mirrors there but they were a pain in the ass.
The Talbots look more appropriate on a sports car anyway, are lower
profile, and they don't change position when bumped because a screw anchors
the mirror to the Talbot bullet. Increasing the height of the dash mirror
does block the view of the passenger mirror, so I use a handy suction cup
mount mirror at the top edge of the windshield, gives a much better field of
view anyway. These mirrors can be had in the OEM style rectangular shape.
On Saturday, June 29, 2013, Greg Lemon wrote:
> I think mirrors on the fender look classy and period correct, if you use
> convex they give you a broad view of the road behind you, no blindpsot
> whatsoever, and you don't have to move your eyes as far off the road as
> you do for door mirrors. Yes the mirror is a little far away and things
> look small, but for me anyway I don't need to read the license plate, just
> see if there is a car in the lane I am contemplating changing too.
>
> downside they get bumped when you work under the hood, and adjustment is
> trial and error without a buddy or significant other to help adjust them.
>
> But opinions do differ on ideal location.
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