>
> > On many models there really was no such thing as 'orignal mirrors'
> here in
> > North America. In many cases, mirrors were installed here by the
> North
> > American dealer. However, I would think that 'original' or 'period'
> mirrors
> > for a 77 Spit would be more likely the trapezoid-shaped, wing type
> of
> > mirror...probably with a black finish, rather than the bullet type
> you
> > describe. If this is correct, I believe a British company, Tex, is
> still
> > making these mirrors and most suppliers seem to have this type. The
> ones I
> > have seen seem to be of decent quality. Hope this helps.
>
> Keith,
> By the time of the late 70's in the UK, we were getting far more used
> to door mounted mirrors than the wing mounted versions. From what I
> can remember, the Spitfire of around 77 had the same shaped door
> mirror as that fitted to UK and european Spitfires. I'm sure I'll be
> corrected by others with far more detailed records / memories than
> me, but I THINK the North American mirror was painted matt black. If
> you go to Jim altman's website of Triumphs at Gaydon which he put
> together from pics I took for everyone last year, you'll see the very
> last Spitfire made and it has the type of mirror to which I refer. In
> this car's case, the mirror has a stainless housing. You may have to
> zoom in very close to get a proper idea of the mirror overall shape.
> You'll find the pic at http://www.altlaw.com/metro/jaltman.html
>
> John Mac`
Right John...but what I meant by 'wing mirror' was not one of those mirrors
mounted on a wing, but more the trapezoidal shaped mirror as opposed to the
bullet shaped mirror...and yes, mounted on the door rather than the wing...
Keith
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