Reply to "Progress pics of my Mangusta"

I happen to agree, designers often do not include the mirrors in their designs, but DMV, your safety, that of your car and that of others relies on the fact that the driver is seen and can be seen. So mirrors are essential.

Other item is the location and style of the mirror. Think small hot rod peep style mirror on window frame; would look out of place on this car. Forget the square style. 60's Mustang (or that of a F-246) chrome round style mirror mounted on door would not look agressive enough and stick out too much, 70's Mustang racing mirror mounted on door (with a lot of work) may look somewhat ok but too smooth for the car squarish edge look. The mirror of a F-345 mounted on the a pillar or corner of vent glass again would not look right.

I feel my Vitalone copies of 308 mirrors are a good fit for mine although their location on top of the fender (even if correct for the period) leave a lot to be desired (dates the car and poor rear view) and I will relocate them to the door when I will restore.

Denis