It's more than likely that your model was built in 1970, but was too early
for the mods. Triumph didn't operate to a "model year" like the US & VW
brands (eg they didn't start their "1971 models" in August of 1970) -
therefore it's entirely feasible that your '70 is one with the (better) rear
lights
Also, the combo unit is SO rare, some people actually convert to the older
units, if theirs ever goes "pop"
Andy
http://www.spitfires.net
1968 Spitfire Mk3
1972 GT6 Mk3
1970 Karmann Ghia Cabrio
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephen Hall [SMTP:shall@fastpointcom.com]
> Sent: 03 May, 2000 7:28 PM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Confusion
>
>
> Hi all-
> Quick question for ya.. I was reading my new book, Spitfire and GT6,
> A Guide To Orginality today. They made a point to note that the 1970
> model Mk3 combined the reverse light and license plate lamp into one
> unit, thus eliminating one of the two lamps to the left and right of
> the license plate. My car was made in June 1970 (suposedly), comm #
> FDU90177L, but has the two lamps to the left and right of the lic.
> plate. Hmmmm...
>
> Another one: my dashboard seems to be totally different from the one
> listed in the above-mentioned book as well. I have the speedo/tac
> gauges directly above the steering wheel and the temp/gas gauges to
> the right on a separate panel. Is this the correct dashboard?? The
> switches appear different from the pictures in the book as well..
>
> Confusedly yours,
>
> Steve Hall
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