[xk] rear vision mirrors on XK's

XK
1

I am interested to establish what the correct mirror for an XK120 DHC and
120FHC’s in addition to the correct mirrors in XK150’s

mirrors in general fitted to XK’s I have as follows
XK120
very, very early alloy cars MKIV style mirror Lucas type 062613 with
adjustable clamp to hold
glass that allows it to slide side to side.

C2887 fitted to normal alloy cars mirror long stem with small curved
glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C2887 fitted to steel body pre 660207 and 670608 mirror short stem with
small curved glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C4097 fitted to cars pre 661051 and 673586 short stem?
C5500 fitted to roadsters post 661051 and 673586
C2887 fitted to XK120 FHC pre 669013 and 680867 curved glass 1.5" x
3.5"?
C5501 fitted to XK120 FHC post 669014 and 680868 and all DHC similar to
late 120 roadster? curved glass 1.5" x 4.0"?

XK140
C8151 fitted to all XK140
XK150
C10997 fitted to early XK150 DHC pre 827339 and 838230
C14920 fitted to midrange XK150 DHC adjustable day nite pre 827340 and
838231
C12308 fitted to early XK150 FHC mounted above windscreen pre 824899 and
836218
C14900 Lucas type 585/103 fitted to midrange XK150 FHC adjustable day nite
mounted above windscreen fitted post 824900 and 836219
N/K Lucas type 608 fitted to late XK150 FHC adjustable day nite same
mirror as MK2 except mounting bracket different type fitted to cars
825278/340/351

C10997 fitted to early XK150 roadster mounted to screen rail pre 820038
and 832070
C14920 fitted to late XK150 roadster mounted to screen rail post 820039 and
832071

The mirror in a MKV is listed as C2695 possibly an oval shaped mirror

Ideally it would be nice to get photos of each different type of mirror

2

My late model 150ots came with a day/night mirror mounted on top of the
dash.

Pat Morey
1960 XK150 OTS
Vero Beach, FL & Burnsville, NC-----Original Message-----
From: owner-xk@jag-lovers.org [mailto:owner-xk@jag-lovers.org] On Behalf Of
Terry McGrath
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 7:02 PM
To: xk@jag-lovers.org
Subject: [xk] rear vision mirrors on XK’s

I am interested to establish what the correct mirror for an XK120 DHC and
120FHC’s in addition to the correct mirrors in XK150’s

mirrors in general fitted to XK’s I have as follows
XK120
very, very early alloy cars MKIV style mirror Lucas type 062613 with
adjustable clamp to hold
glass that allows it to slide side to side.

C2887 fitted to normal alloy cars mirror long stem with small curved
glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C2887 fitted to steel body pre 660207 and 670608 mirror short stem with
small curved glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C4097 fitted to cars pre 661051 and 673586 short stem?
C5500 fitted to roadsters post 661051 and 673586
C2887 fitted to XK120 FHC pre 669013 and 680867 curved glass 1.5" x
3.5"?
C5501 fitted to XK120 FHC post 669014 and 680868 and all DHC similar to
late 120 roadster? curved glass 1.5" x 4.0"?

XK140
C8151 fitted to all XK140
XK150
C10997 fitted to early XK150 DHC pre 827339 and 838230
C14920 fitted to midrange XK150 DHC adjustable day nite pre 827340 and
838231
C12308 fitted to early XK150 FHC mounted above windscreen pre 824899 and
836218
C14900 Lucas type 585/103 fitted to midrange XK150 FHC adjustable day nite
mounted above windscreen fitted post 824900 and 836219
N/K Lucas type 608 fitted to late XK150 FHC adjustable day nite same
mirror as MK2 except mounting bracket different type fitted to cars
825278/340/351

C10997 fitted to early XK150 roadster mounted to screen rail pre 820038
and 832070
C14920 fitted to late XK150 roadster mounted to screen rail post 820039 and
832071

The mirror in a MKV is listed as C2695 possibly an oval shaped mirror

Ideally it would be nice to get photos of each different type of mirror

3

The mirror on my '59 XK150 is original. Link to picture on my website
follows:

http://patsjags.smugmug.com/XK-150-1959-OTS/Interior/3745453_bzydz#520414814
_VNspa

Pat H.-----Original Message-----
From: owner-xk@jag-lovers.org [mailto:owner-xk@jag-lovers.org] On Behalf Of
Pat Morey
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 8:46 AM
To: xk@jag-lovers.org
Subject: RE: [xk] rear vision mirrors on XK’s

My late model 150ots came with a day/night mirror mounted on top of the
dash.

Pat Morey
1960 XK150 OTS
Vero Beach, FL & Burnsville, NC

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-xk@jag-lovers.org [mailto:owner-xk@jag-lovers.org] On Behalf Of
Terry McGrath
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 7:02 PM
To: xk@jag-lovers.org
Subject: [xk] rear vision mirrors on XK’s

I am interested to establish what the correct mirror for an XK120 DHC and
120FHC’s in addition to the correct mirrors in XK150’s

mirrors in general fitted to XK’s I have as follows
XK120
very, very early alloy cars MKIV style mirror Lucas type 062613 with
adjustable clamp to hold
glass that allows it to slide side to side.

C2887 fitted to normal alloy cars mirror long stem with small curved
glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C2887 fitted to steel body pre 660207 and 670608 mirror short stem with
small curved glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C4097 fitted to cars pre 661051 and 673586 short stem?
C5500 fitted to roadsters post 661051 and 673586
C2887 fitted to XK120 FHC pre 669013 and 680867 curved glass 1.5" x
3.5"?
C5501 fitted to XK120 FHC post 669014 and 680868 and all DHC similar to
late 120 roadster? curved glass 1.5" x 4.0"?

XK140
C8151 fitted to all XK140
XK150
C10997 fitted to early XK150 DHC pre 827339 and 838230
C14920 fitted to midrange XK150 DHC adjustable day nite pre 827340 and
838231
C12308 fitted to early XK150 FHC mounted above windscreen pre 824899 and
836218
C14900 Lucas type 585/103 fitted to midrange XK150 FHC adjustable day nite
mounted above windscreen fitted post 824900 and 836219
N/K Lucas type 608 fitted to late XK150 FHC adjustable day nite same
mirror as MK2 except mounting bracket different type fitted to cars
825278/340/351

C10997 fitted to early XK150 roadster mounted to screen rail pre 820038
and 832070
C14920 fitted to late XK150 roadster mounted to screen rail post 820039 and
832071

The mirror in a MKV is listed as C2695 possibly an oval shaped mirror

Ideally it would be nice to get photos of each different type of mirror

4

Hi Terry,

Here’s mine

Plain daytime glass.

Hope this helps
B
'54 120 FHC - 681467>

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-xk@jag-lovers.org [mailto:owner-xk@jag-lovers.org] On Behalf Of
Terry McGrath
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 7:02 PM
To: xk@jag-lovers.org
Subject: [xk] rear vision mirrors on XK’s

I am interested to establish what the correct mirror for an XK120 DHC and
120FHC’s in addition to the correct mirrors in XK150’s

mirrors in general fitted to XK’s I have as follows
XK120
very, very early alloy cars MKIV style mirror Lucas type 062613 with
adjustable clamp to hold
glass that allows it to slide side to side.

C2887 fitted to normal alloy cars mirror long stem with small curved
glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C2887 fitted to steel body pre 660207 and 670608 mirror short stem with
small curved glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C4097 fitted to cars pre 661051 and 673586 short stem?
C5500 fitted to roadsters post 661051 and 673586
C2887 fitted to XK120 FHC pre 669013 and 680867 curved glass 1.5" x
3.5"?
C5501 fitted to XK120 FHC post 669014 and 680868 and all DHC similar to
late 120 roadster? curved glass 1.5" x 4.0"?

XK140
C8151 fitted to all XK140
XK150
C10997 fitted to early XK150 DHC pre 827339 and 838230
C14920 fitted to midrange XK150 DHC adjustable day nite pre 827340 and
838231
C12308 fitted to early XK150 FHC mounted above windscreen pre 824899 and
836218
C14900 Lucas type 585/103 fitted to midrange XK150 FHC adjustable day nite
mounted above windscreen fitted post 824900 and 836219
N/K Lucas type 608 fitted to late XK150 FHC adjustable day nite same
mirror as MK2 except mounting bracket different type fitted to cars
825278/340/351

C10997 fitted to early XK150 roadster mounted to screen rail pre 820038
and 832070
C14920 fitted to late XK150 roadster mounted to screen rail post 820039 and
832071

The mirror in a MKV is listed as C2695 possibly an oval shaped mirror

Ideally it would be nice to get photos of each different type of mirror

5

Terry Mc;
My 120 DHC, 677556, June '53 Build, has a flat glass, short stalk
rear-view mirror.
I could not lay hands on the original-to-the-car mirror (it’s in an
un-inventoried box somewhere), but the replacement I bought back in the mid
'70’s is “side-by-side” identical, it’s measurements are: 1.5"x4.5" Flat
Mirror. Short Stalk, 1.5" from the base of the stalk to center of the pivot.
I noticed in your list (below), no flat glass mirrors are listed…
Would you like a photo? Additionally, I will continue the search for the
original mirror (just in case it isn’t exact like I think it is ;-} )
Charles #677556.----- Original Message -----
From: “Terry McGrath”

I am interested to establish what the correct mirror for an XK120 DHC and
120FHC’s in addition to the correct mirrors in XK150’s

mirrors in general fitted to XK’s I have as follows
XK120
very, very early alloy cars MKIV style mirror Lucas type 062613 with
adjustable clamp to hold
glass that allows it to slide side to side.

C2887 fitted to normal alloy cars mirror long stem with small curved
glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C2887 fitted to steel body pre 660207 and 670608 mirror short stem
with
small curved glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C4097 fitted to cars pre 661051 and 673586 short stem?
C5500 fitted to roadsters post 661051 and 673586
C2887 fitted to XK120 FHC pre 669013 and 680867 curved glass 1.5" x
3.5"?
C5501 fitted to XK120 FHC post 669014 and 680868 and all DHC similar to
late 120 roadster? curved glass 1.5" x 4.0"?

6

Charles,

677342 originally had a “rear view mirror” as you described yours did
(same size) and of course flat.

I had replaced it with something a bit “safer” (wider view/day nite)
early on, but I recently really had to scratch" to come up with a
suitable “replica” now that I’m driving “her” again.

Proper, beats safer, this time.

Regards,

Rick

writes:On Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:02:28 -0600 “Bishop” Bishop-13@Texican.net

Terry Mc;
My 120 DHC, 677556, June '53 Build, has a flat glass, short stalk

rear-view mirror.
I could not lay hands on the original-to-the-car mirror (it’s in
an
un-inventoried box somewhere), but the replacement I bought back in
the mid
'70’s is “side-by-side” identical, it’s measurements are: 1.5"x4.5"
Flat
Mirror. Short Stalk, 1.5" from the base of the stalk to center of
the pivot.
I noticed in your list (below), no flat glass mirrors are
listed…
Would you like a photo? Additionally, I will continue the search
for the
original mirror (just in case it isn’t exact like I think it is ;-}
)
Charles #677556.

----- Original Message -----
From: “Terry McGrath”

I am interested to establish what the correct mirror for an XK120
DHC and
120FHC’s in addition to the correct mirrors in XK150’s

mirrors in general fitted to XK’s I have as follows
XK120
very, very early alloy cars MKIV style mirror Lucas type 062613
with
adjustable clamp to hold
glass that allows it to slide side to side.

C2887 fitted to normal alloy cars mirror long stem with small
curved
glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C2887 fitted to steel body pre 660207 and 670608 mirror short
stem
with
small curved glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C4097 fitted to cars pre 661051 and 673586 short stem?
C5500 fitted to roadsters post 661051 and 673586
C2887 fitted to XK120 FHC pre 669013 and 680867 curved glass
1.5" x
3.5"?
C5501 fitted to XK120 FHC post 669014 and 680868 and all DHC
similar to
late 120 roadster? curved glass 1.5" x 4.0"?

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Rick H;
I appreciate the confirmation that my new replacement mirror is the same
size and “style” as the original… I was fairly certain it was, just could
not verify
same.
With the DHC’s Hood up, the little rear view mirror was just the right
size to see out the rear window… A bigger mirror would have been overkill
;-} Of course, a bigger rear window would have been nice, but when you
drive a Jaguar, you aren’t concerned with who is behind you, just the guy
(gal?) in front you are trying to get around ;-}
Charles #677556.----- Original Message -----
From: holland-rick@juno.com

Charles,

677342 originally had a “rear view mirror” as you described yours did
(same size) and of course flat.

I had replaced it with something a bit “safer” (wider view/day nite)
early on, but I recently really had to scratch" to come up with a
suitable “replica” now that I’m driving “her” again.

Proper, beats safer, this time.

Regards,

Rick

8

Just catching up on a couple themes that ran whilst I have been in Asia for
past two months - home last night.

I too thought ALL XK140s had C.8151 adjustable rear-vision mirror, but have
reasonably strong evidence that a very very few (number unknown) of early
(1954 only) OTS were fitted with C.5500 non-adjustable rv-mirror as per late
XK120 OTS. No evidence of anything but C.8151 on DHC and FHC, but given
we have two or three very early XK140 DHC/FHC on list, would be interesting
to get confirmation.

Roger

Roger Payne - XK140MC OTS; E-Type 4.2 S.1 OTS; DSV8.
Canberra.-----Original Message-----
From: owner-xk@jag-lovers.org [mailto:owner-xk@jag-lovers.org] On Behalf Of
Pat Morey
Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2010 12:46 AM
To: xk@jag-lovers.org
Subject: RE: [xk] rear vision mirrors on XK’s

My late model 150ots came with a day/night mirror mounted on top of the
dash.

Pat Morey
1960 XK150 OTS
Vero Beach, FL & Burnsville, NC

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-xk@jag-lovers.org [mailto:owner-xk@jag-lovers.org] On Behalf Of
Terry McGrath
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 7:02 PM
To: xk@jag-lovers.org
Subject: [xk] rear vision mirrors on XK’s

I am interested to establish what the correct mirror for an XK120 DHC and
120FHC’s in addition to the correct mirrors in XK150’s

mirrors in general fitted to XK’s I have as follows
XK120
very, very early alloy cars MKIV style mirror Lucas type 062613 with
adjustable clamp to hold
glass that allows it to slide side to side.

C2887 fitted to normal alloy cars mirror long stem with small curved
glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C2887 fitted to steel body pre 660207 and 670608 mirror short stem with
small curved glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C4097 fitted to cars pre 661051 and 673586 short stem?
C5500 fitted to roadsters post 661051 and 673586
C2887 fitted to XK120 FHC pre 669013 and 680867 curved glass 1.5" x
3.5"?
C5501 fitted to XK120 FHC post 669014 and 680868 and all DHC similar to
late 120 roadster? curved glass 1.5" x 4.0"?

XK140
C8151 fitted to all XK140
XK150
C10997 fitted to early XK150 DHC pre 827339 and 838230
C14920 fitted to midrange XK150 DHC adjustable day nite pre 827340 and
838231
C12308 fitted to early XK150 FHC mounted above windscreen pre 824899 and
836218
C14900 Lucas type 585/103 fitted to midrange XK150 FHC adjustable day nite
mounted above windscreen fitted post 824900 and 836219
N/K Lucas type 608 fitted to late XK150 FHC adjustable day nite same
mirror as MK2 except mounting bracket different type fitted to cars
825278/340/351

C10997 fitted to early XK150 roadster mounted to screen rail pre 820038
and 832070
C14920 fitted to late XK150 roadster mounted to screen rail post 820039 and
832071

The mirror in a MKV is listed as C2695 possibly an oval shaped mirror

Ideally it would be nice to get photos of each different type of mirror

9

Terry I will send you some pictures of the mirror of my 677282 XK 120
DHC, if this helps!

ZoranOn Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 2:21 AM, Roger Payne rogerpayne@bigblue.net.au wrote:

Just catching up on a couple themes that ran whilst I have been in Asia for
past two months - home last night.

I too thought ALL XK140s had C.8151 adjustable rear-vision mirror, but have
reasonably strong evidence that a very very few (number unknown) of early
(1954 only) OTS were fitted with C.5500 non-adjustable rv-mirror as per late
XK120 OTS. No evidence of anything but C.8151 on DHC and FHC, but given
we have two or three very early XK140 DHC/FHC on list, would be interesting
to get confirmation.

Roger

Roger Payne - XK140MC OTS; E-Type 4.2 S.1 OTS; DSV8.
Canberra.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-xk@jag-lovers.org [mailto:owner-xk@jag-lovers.org] On Behalf Of
Pat Morey
Sent: Tuesday, 19 January 2010 12:46 AM
To: xk@jag-lovers.org
Subject: RE: [xk] rear vision mirrors on XK’s

My late model 150ots came with a day/night mirror mounted on top of the
dash.

Pat Morey
1960 XK150 OTS
Vero Beach, FL & Burnsville, NC

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-xk@jag-lovers.org [mailto:owner-xk@jag-lovers.org] On Behalf Of
Terry McGrath
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 7:02 PM
To: xk@jag-lovers.org
Subject: [xk] rear vision mirrors on XK’s

I am interested to establish what the correct mirror for an XK120 DHC and
120FHC’s in addition to the correct mirrors in XK150’s

mirrors in general fitted to XK’s I have as follows
XK120
very, very early alloy cars MKIV style mirror Lucas type 062613 with
adjustable clamp to hold
glass that allows it to slide side to side.

C2887 fitted to normal alloy cars mirror long stem with small curved
glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C2887 fitted to steel body pre 660207 and 670608 mirror short stem with
small curved glass 1.5" x 3.5"
C4097 fitted to cars pre 661051 and 673586 short stem?
C5500 fitted to roadsters post 661051 and 673586
C2887 fitted to XK120 FHC pre 669013 and 680867 curved glass 1.5" x
3.5"?
C5501 fitted to XK120 FHC post 669014 and 680868 and all DHC similar to
late 120 roadster? curved glass 1.5" x 4.0"?

XK140
C8151 fitted to all XK140
XK150
C10997 fitted to early XK150 DHC pre 827339 and 838230
C14920 fitted to midrange XK150 DHC adjustable day nite pre 827340 and
838231
C12308 fitted to early XK150 FHC mounted above windscreen pre 824899 and
836218
C14900 Lucas type 585/103 fitted to midrange XK150 FHC adjustable day nite
mounted above windscreen fitted post 824900 and 836219
N/K Lucas type 608 fitted to late XK150 FHC adjustable day nite same
mirror as MK2 except mounting bracket different type fitted to cars
825278/340/351

C10997 fitted to early XK150 roadster mounted to screen rail pre 820038
and 832070
C14920 fitted to late XK150 roadster mounted to screen rail post 820039 and
832071

The mirror in a MKV is listed as C2695 possibly an oval shaped mirror

Ideally it would be nice to get photos of each different type of mirror

10

I’m looking for a rear view mirror for an XK 150S FHC Part c12308. Can anyone help me locate one?

11

Terry,
Both 088 and 110 had short stem curved glass mirrors. I have replaced with flat glass but still have the curved glass that needs re-silvering.
Mike

12

I came across this recommendation on an MG website.

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13

Well, that is extremely cool! I will have to read up on that, because the mirror in my Rover is getting to be pretty tatty.