Stephen,
U.S. Mk3's were fitted with red turn signals -- European counterparts had
the amber.
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
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----- Original Message -----
From: Stephen Hall <shall@fastpointcom.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2000 7:50 PM
Subject: Rear turn lens
>
> Hello again-
> Through all of your help, we've determined that I have the rear
> plinth of a pre-1970 Mk3, which I can certainly live with. Now I've
> settled into a bit of confusion once again (as I do so frequently with
> my Trimphs).. What criteria determine whether a car as fitted with
> amber-coloured rear turning lenses versus the red-coloured ones? Now
> that I have my trusty parts catalogue,(thank you TRF!) I see that they
> were both fitted for the same range of commission numbers..
>
> Steve
>
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