Racers' Cars

[Eric Gratz]

Seen in the back ground at the January 1969 Porsche Racing Press Day

[Scott A]

where is the mirror on that car? on the darker 911?

[NZVW]

where is the mirror on that car?

Dash mounted, Common on European convertibles of that era

[Eric Gratz]

For the 911, perhaps Siffert was particular about the side mirror type or mounting location so it was left off by the factory.

[HughH]

Or did not want it as he was only concerned about what was in front of him and did not think he would have anyone coming up behind him... (and he did have the interior rear view mirror - maybe an exterior one was not mandated in Switzerland at that time)

[Eric Gratz]

There were six 911s in the background of the December 1969 press event to preview the 1970 racing season. I wonder if any of these cars belonged to the race car drivers in attendance. Only a partial tag of the first car was visible S-R 590X…, but it did have interesting through the grill lights.

Edit 14-Dec-2021: Drivers in attendance were Jo Siffert, Pedro Rodriguez, Brian Redman, Hans Herrmann, and Rudi Lins. Rico Steinemann and Ferry Porsche also attended.



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[NZVW]

Or did not want it as he was only concerned about what was in front of him and did not think he would have anyone coming up behind him...

Hugh, I agree with your view.
What intrigues me more is the black 911 (sitting next to the car Eric mentions) with a Right Hand side mirror, or looks like it to me.

[majordad]

Yet that car seems to be LHD

[moito]

also no ext. mirrors on the rindt car

[NZVW]

I must say,
My Oh My they look 'sharp' without mirrors.