Why the reverse speedo was used? Anybody know the history or reason?

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10-11-2010, 09:37 AM

A-Snake

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LoBelly

I noticed a while back that some vintage/veteran bentleys had reverse speedometers and from time to time have noticed that some other early sports cars had reverse wind speedometers

from
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...s-sat-nav.html
Having seen a few of these I formed the opinion that the reverse wind speed in Cobras was a nod to early performance cars.

I think the format originated from early airspeed indicators and the connection may have suited those car builders - not sure about that tho...

LoBelly

Your photo doesn't show a reverse speedometer. It rotates clockwise, the needle just 'starts' at a different point.

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