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Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:51 pm
by david1964
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
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 10:51 am
by AndyPen
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?
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 10:53 am
by AndyPen
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.
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 2:49 pm
by Pete
Talking of mirrors what do we think this is? Aftermarket or off another car? (1964)
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 8:01 pm
by david1964
MGB GT MIRROR ?
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:09 pm
by Pete
Mmm...thanks David, not quite sure it’s the same shape?
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 6:04 pm
by Nevsmini
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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
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:14 pm
by Pete
Ahaa! That does look right Nev. Ta! Just a matter of finding one now!
(Sorry for the thread hijack)
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2021 8:14 am
by Nick W
Looks like an early mini "Jemca" mirror, they were just flat glass, so would have had the plastic edging fitted to protect the driver.
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:10 am
by JohnA
Lucas Jaguar were used
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:16 am
by Simon776
Probably an export spec mirror, Coopers for
always had a framed mirror.
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:44 am
by Hipwell
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
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:55 am
by Nick W
Any bets on who just bought it
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:34 am
by Pete
Well it wasn’t me!
. If anybody sees one of those for sale please PM me! Thanks for trying though, appreciate it!
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:45 am
by Nick W
That's why I never bet
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:18 pm
by GraemeC
I might know of one - I'll do some digging
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:42 pm
by MiNiKiN
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.
Re: Rear Mirror on 1964 Monte Mini Cooper S 1071cc
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 6:45 pm
by hanlminiman
The car in front is a Mini Cooper.
always had a framed mirror.