Douglas Mitchell wrote:
>
> On Nov 3, 2:53pm, William West wrote:
> > Subject: stock radio
> > Greetings all!
> >
> > Does anyone know where I can find a stock radio for my 76 Spitfire? Any
> > leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
> >
> > Will
> >
> >
> >
> >-- End of excerpt from William West
>
> Will,
>
> There was no 'stock' radio for any of the Spits. They were a dealer
> installed accessory, and varied accordingly. Some had the Triumph
> logo on the face, but those were the earlier cars rather than the
> later. If you are looking for a period radio, I would suggest that
> you check out some of the auto-jumbles/swap meets/flea markets.
>
Also, According to the VTR concours rules, new style radios don't
constitute violations of originality as long as they don't require
cutting the original mounts.
Joe Curry '63 Spit
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