Talbot Berlin Mirror On Early T5 cars? (1960-61)

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Jonathan Trichel
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Talbot Berlin Mirror On Early T5 cars? (1960-61)

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I realize that the Talbot Berlin mirror wasn't necessarily "standard issue" on the 356 T5 cars. However, in some of the original literature/pictures I've seen (and possess), they are shown mounted on the car. In official Porsche marketing materials. Further, in some of those pictures, the 'green dot' variant is shown, which I thought came along later. I have always been of the opinion that a 'period correct' Talbot Berlin mirror for a 1960-61 Porsche 356 would be a 'no green dot' variant, with "Berlin" stamped, not "W Berlin".

Anyone know the real skinny?
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110 reads and not one opinion or point of view? This is making me feel better about my lack of knowledge ha ha…

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I am a newbie in the 356 world but my 61 T5 which is mostly original has this mirror, for what that's worth.
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My previous reply was a bit unclear. My Talbot mirror looks like the one in the literature but says Talbot &Co. Berlin, no green dot that I can see. Mine is driver's side only
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#5 Post by Jonathan Trichel »

Steve, that’s exactly what I wanted to hear! Thanks

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