Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc

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Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc

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Hello

Anyone know the rear view mirror model number used on the 1964 winning Monte Carlo Rally Car?

It looks barrel shaped?

Is it Lucas, Wingard or MG or something else.

Thanks David
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I have seen an extra barnacle type mirror used, indeed we used one ourselves for a while. Could that be the sucker in this pic?

We also used to have larger 'over mirrors' that had springs to wrap around the original mirror. I may even still have some of these somewhere?
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AndyPen wrote: Sun Dec 06, 2020 10:51 am I have seen an extra barnacle type mirror used, indeed we used one ourselves for a while. Could that be the sucker in this pic?

We also used to have larger 'over mirrors' that had springs to wrap around the original mirror. I may even still have some of these somewhere?
Some also wrapped the earlier mirror edges with plastic trim, but we all used the later mirrors anyway - for safety.
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Talking of mirrors what do we think this is? Aftermarket or off another car? (1964)
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MGB GT MIRROR ?
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Mmm...thanks David, not quite sure it’s the same shape?
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Peter it looks like a chrome version of this Eversure rear view mirror, but with the mirror turned upside down so it doesn’t obscure the drivers vision
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Ahaa! That does look right Nev. Ta! Just a matter of finding one now!

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Looks like an early mini "Jemca" mirror, they were just flat glass, so would have had the plastic edging fitted to protect the driver.
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Lucas Jaguar were used
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Probably an export spec mirror, Coopers for 🇫🇷 always had a framed mirror.
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Pete wrote: Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:14 pm Ahaa! That does look right Nev. Ta! Just a matter of finding one now!

(Sorry for the thread hijack)
One here with correct stem.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224068660515
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Any bets on who just bought it :lol:
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Well it wasn’t me! :lol: . If anybody sees one of those for sale please PM me! Thanks for trying though, appreciate it!
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That's why I never bet :lol:
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I might know of one - I'll do some digging
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Hipwell wrote: Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:44 am One here with correct stem.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224068660515
Blimey, that was a steal. I am currently watching an Inno Cooper mirror, and the chap wants 75€ minimum, plus loads of postage from Italy. :oops:
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The car in front is a Mini Cooper. 8-) :D
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