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  1. matthias.studer

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    #1 matthias.studer, Jun 27, 2008
    I'm the owner of a Dino 308 GT4, Series 1 (1974). I would like to replace the external driving mirrors.
    Does anybody know what brand / make was originally used by Ferrari?
    I found various hints for Talbot, Daytona, Vitaloni and California, but no clear answer.
     
  2. Brian Harper

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    #2 Brian Harper, Jun 27, 2008
    TAV 111 on the 1979 GT4 parts book shows what really looks like a Vitaloni California mirror. But 1979 isn't Series 1, it is just the only GT4 parts book I have. Someone here will have an earlier part book, I'm sure.
    I have a Vitaloni Baby Turbo on mine from the PO, but it is not original.
     
  3. Itsa GT4

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    #3 Itsa GT4, Jun 27, 2008
    If you look closely, it's stamped on the outer edge of the metal part of the mirror. If it's the same as mine they're Cromodora Astro III.
    I've got a couple of NOS Vitaloni mirrors, but would much prefer to keep the Cromodoras. Unfortunately the mirror portion is looking bad and I haven't been able to find anyone who can replace them.
    Please let me know if you do find anything.
     
  4. Brian Harper

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    #4 Brian Harper, Jun 27, 2008
    Do you have a picture?
    A web search turned up nothing with Cromodora Astro.
     
  5. matthias.studer

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    #8 maurice70, Jun 29, 2008
    They are original series 1 mirors
     
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    #9 Aircon, Jun 30, 2008
    hmmmmmmm...i think i have a set of those sitting in my garage!
     
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    #10 maurice70, Jun 30, 2008
    Post a pic.Are they in good condition?
     
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    ok...i'll do that later today.
     
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    #13 BIGHORN, Jul 1, 2008

    That looks like the standard Daytona/Dino/C4 mirror which I have never seen on a GT/4.
     
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    #15 tx246, Jul 6, 2008
    The Cromodora Astro side mirrors also came on some 246's
     
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    #16 Brian Harper, Jul 6, 2008
    DStacy, I think you missed. The pictures in the homologation pictures appears to be a round mirror. Your pictures are of the rectangular mirror (Astro III).
     
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    #17 dstacy, Jul 6, 2008
    Well you know I'm man enough to admit when I've made a mistake. I would have sworn I had 30 or 40 pictures of round mirror GT4's. After your post, and rechecking all the photo files I have, I've diecovered you're right! I have plenty of rectangular mirror photos, but I too have not one picture of a round mirrored GT4.
     
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    I am looking for a right side Cromodora Astro mirror for my 75 308 GT4.
    Please let me know if you have one or a pair for sale.
    Much appreciated.
     
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    #20 md88plt, Jun 11, 2015
    I have a 1979 GT4 and I'm think of installing some Vitaloni California's
    that i purchased but I'm concerned about changing originality of the car.
     
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    #21 The Kook Abides, Jun 11, 2015
    I think the Astro mirrors look original and have that vintage feel.
     
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    dc, if you have a 1979 model then your Vitaloni mirrors *might* be an original option. The early cars came with one Cromodora Astro III mirror, and possibly an optional passenger side copy. At some point, though (Series II?) I think they refreshed the design and went with more modern 5-point star wheels and updated mirrors.

    Robert Garven is a good historian to ping for confirmation and clarification.
     
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    #23 VIZSLA, Jun 11, 2015
    The Vitalonis came on my 77 and I've seen them on other series two cars.
     
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    #24 Aircon, Jun 11, 2015
    I don't think it matters. Just buy the one you like the look of the best.
     
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    #25 md88plt, Jun 12, 2015
    Mark I did see that the California's in the 1979 308 GT4 Ferrari parts catalog for drivers side (not for USA AUS GD J ), but my car is a USA model with original factory paint. I wonder if I would be taken away from the value of the car if I drilled the holes? I agree that the look would be i a lot sportier with the California's.
     
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