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Flags

Posted By : John Hill, 30-Nov-2002, 09:05pm

Can anyone tell me the meaning of the two crossed flags on the rear wings of convertibles, I understand they represent the letters S and V, but for what reason.

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Flags

Posted By : William Davies, 30-Nov-2002, 10:27pm

The flags were originally found on the Standard Vanguard series III Vignale. The letters stand for "Standard Vignale". Their relevance to the Herald is a little tenuous, but they look good!
Cheers,
Bill.
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  Posted By : Jason Chinn, 01-Dec-2002, 09:51pm
  
  What models were these flags put on and when did they stop fitting them? My car is a 71 13/60 and would appear to have original rear wings with no sign of flags ever being present
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    Posted By : William Davies, 01-Dec-2002, 11:06pm
    
    They were introduced in 1960, firstly on the 948 Coupe and then on all 948 & 1200 Convertibles. They were continued on the early 13/60 Convertibles, but there is something of a grey area regarding when they were deleted. Most sources suggest they were fitted to all but very late 13/60 Convertibles, but I once owned a 1968 G registered 13/60 Convertible which had never been fitted with them.
    Cheers,
    Bill.
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      Posted By : Colin Lindsay, 01-Jun-2003, 12:37pm
      
      There was a rumour circulating that the flags spelt out (in Naval-speak!!) "I am operating astern propulsion" which although probably only an urban myth would fit the Herald to a "t"....