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Exterior rear view of a late 1956 with early bumper guards (until 7501450). Note large tail lights (after 6502678) should be Red/Clear/Amber. (Bumper mounted reflectors missing)
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Exterior rear view of a 1960 with correct Red/Clear/Red Tail Light Lenses, which strted at 7502265 for US cars, and 8501775 for all others. |
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| Exterior rear view of a European 1961 (reflectors missing) |
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Trunk Lid
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| 1960 Trunk Lid
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| Early trunk lift/lock with lift hook |
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| Trunk lock with separate lift handle after Aug 1960 |
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| Late Trunk Lid detail |
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Tail Lights
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| Early small tail light. Note colors of red (brake and tail light), clear (backup light) and amber (turn signal light).
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License Frame and Light
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| No Frame at all.
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| Light in bumper over-rider after Jul 1957 (7501450) |
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| European chrome frame. |
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| 1955 European license holder with early trunk lock (no cover). |
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| Details of early license lights (Drivers side). Prior
to Jul 1957 (7501450)
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| Details of early license lights (Passengers side). Prior
to Jul 1957 (7501450)
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| Note that the Passengers side license light also illuminates the gas filler area. |
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| Details of the dealer installed (?) bumper mounted license plate frame. (Note incorrect
license light) |
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Fuel Caps
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| Early non-locking "vented" cap (brushed Aluminum).
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| Early (optional) locking "vented" gas cap (chromed). Became Standard Equipment on January 19th, 1959 at Chassis Number 9500153. Note: Locking Gas Caps share the key with the doors. |
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| "Non-Vented" locking gas cap (non-chromed, nickle plated). Became Standard Equipment on Jan 5th, 1961 with the "vented" Gas Tank. |
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| "Non-Vented" locking gas cap (chromed). Replaced the non-chromed Gas Cap on June 26th, 1961. This cap will have "Ohne Luftung" ("non-vented") inscribed on the back. |
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| "Over the Counter" locking "vented" gas cap (chromed). Looks exactly like the "non-vented" cap to the left. Used as a replacement for early "vented" caps. This cap will have "Luftung" inscribed on the back. |
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Reflectors and Exhaust Tips
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| Reflector attached under bumper. Early were glass, later and reproductions are plastic. Original exhaust
tip was "straight" with one holding screw. Reproductions have a "rolled" end.
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| Rear reflector on the body. (Note that the rear lens has not yet been installed on this factory photo. Also note the orientation of the reflector.) |
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