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Re: Spitfire bonnet latches

To: Troy Johnson <clancy@softdisk.com>
Subject: Re: Spitfire bonnet latches
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 12:41:36 -0400 ()
Cc: "triumphs@autox.team.net" <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
On Thu, 25 Jun 1998, Troy Johnson wrote:

> 
> I've got another "just wanted to know" type question for those who've
> been around awhile. My 78 Spitfire has chrome bonnet latches that have
> the letter *M* as part of the design. Are these aftermarket latches? If
> so, what does the *M* stand for? If not, what does the *M* stand for?

Pretty sure it's Michelotti. They're original, having debuted on the
Herald back in '59. They've also appeared on some models of the Marcos and
even (IMS) the Ford GT40!

--Andy

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