Lucas 135 Driving Mirror Wanted

[chris lambert]

Wanted - A reasonable or restorable example of the Lucas 135 Driving (or rear view) Mirror as used on the Semi-sports and Tourers. I have searched for 18 months on eBay and elsewhere and have yet to see one, let alone been in a position to bid. Your price paid.
Chris

[Ian Grace]

I bought a couple of circular mirrors on eBay a while ago - both from the fifties, I guess. Both were chrome - one had flat glass, the other convex. I painted one and fitted it on the Bed-Pan, and made a replica triangular support for it - see the Dorset photos. I have looked in vain for years for an original mirror - or an original triangular support bracket. These were also fitted on the larger open Morrises.

[Toby]

Chris, I have seen many replicas at Beaulieu, some masquarading as originals, don't know if replica will do or what a 135 looks like. They sell around £35-£80 and I need some mirrors for my minors but can't decide what would look right or work properly so have never got round to parting with my cash. did any have them fitted as original, if so, what style and where?

[chris lambert]

Toby,
This is a picture of the mirror in question - image taken from a 32 two seater press photo. Have you seen them like this at Beaulieu?

[Toby]

Not exactly the same, but, the same looking mirror with a different style bracket. You'll have to wait till May! or look at the complete automobilist, woolies, etc websites.

[Ian Grace]

It is surprising that these are so rare, since all the larger open Morrises were fitted with them as well. If they had been fitted to Bentleys, we'd be able to buy accurate replicas - for GBP 400 a copy.

[cammy]

Could it be, is it possible, that NG 850 has an orignal bit of kit that is actually of some value or rarity?
See below.

[chris lambert]

Clive,
Certainly looks very similar to the item in the other photo!
Chris

[Ian Grace]

Sorry to disappoint you Clive, but the triangular bracket was only used on the open cars, and was different in design to this one. The saloons had a bar. This is not a Minor mirror, but it does look vintage and looks like it would restore nicely. I'd use it if it were mine, and I didn't have the 'correct' one.