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Old 05-01-2012, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 289 Mk111 View Post
Hi Glen
I am no expert, but my guess and from my experience.

The street cars probably started out with something that looked right, but I think that when they started to race the cars it was evident that you cannot clearly see the rev counter, so they raised it up to give a better view through the steering wheel.
Just a theory? I guess someone who knows the history better than I will have a more plausible theory.

Regards
Steve
Hi Steve. Sounds logical, but pics of early cars show the 'horizontal' layout...





There must be some reason why some cars went away from what looks like a more practical layout....?
Cheers,
Glen
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