LC Mk11 Oddments

[Ray Graham]

Hi - Can anyone advise me on where to source a pair of wing mirrors for my car? On both wings there is a large hole in the centre with a couple of fixing screw holes about 5 inches apart. I also need a pair of front spot lights with fittings for the grille and a pair of oblong fog lamps for beneath the front bumper...Ray

 

[mk2cortinamatt]

In my opinion, wing mirrors spoil the lines of the car but thats my opinion.

The mirrors can be sourced from the owners clubs i believe. Genuine items can be found too

There is also a company i will look into finding again whom stocks the mirrors similat to the originals

 

[Ray Graham]

Thanks Matt and you just have a point about the visual effect of the wing mirrors. Maybe I'll get the holes filled and painted when I have a few other little body jobs done...Ray

 

[Lashman]

Hi Ray,
I agree with Matt about the wing mirrors spoiling the lines on the mk2. A couple of us mk2 owners without wing mirrors use wider clip on/strap on interior mirrors, to help rear vision.
As for a lights you've got lot's of options. I just used some mk2 escort lamp brackets and modern Cibie spotlights.

 

[RONV]

Hi I agree mirrors and spots or for 1600Es not for Lotus Cortinas, bet you do not go out in the dark to use them. I bought a quarter light mirror as used on minis for traveling to and from shows and when we do classic runs abroad, I remove it at the show. It does not spoil the look of the car and I can use it on all my cars. Regards RONV.