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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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What was the first year that a C3 had manual remote outside mirrors? I have a c3 driver door panel with a factory hole and chrome insert for an outside remote mirror. Someon told me it could be as early as 1971 but I don't think they are correct.

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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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I think '81 was the first year of remote mirrors
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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my 78 has driver manual driver remote. not on passenger side though.
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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Tanks I appreciate the response....
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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Fairly certain 1978 was the beginning. Definitely not prior to 1977 (first year of sport mirror option). 1968-1976 had only a driver's side chrome mirror that was not adjustable from inside the car...a matching passenger side mirror was available as a dealer installed option.
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77 was the first year for optional sport mirrors.

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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Thanks again...Info is very much appreciated....
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