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pete j

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A10 speedo
« on: 09.10. 2008 21:19 »
Why  does the A10 GF 1960 speedo have a white line marking 30 MPH???
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Offline Duncan R

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Re: A10 speedo
« Reply #1 on: 09.10. 2008 21:50 »
Hi Pete,

Maybe its because the urban speed limit is 30 MPH in the UK ? just a guess really. I have seen it on other speedos on diffrent models

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Re: A10 speedo
« Reply #2 on: 10.10. 2008 13:35 »
My W.C Haycraft book confirms that it is due to the speed limit in "built up" areas.

Richard