Richard,
That is because the US got the 1500 2 years before the home market did. On
early 1500's there was no single way they were badged.
Some had a MkIV metal plate and some had both a MkIV plate and one that said
1500. Later on, Triumph went to the decals and by 1975
when the rest of the world got the 1500 model, the decals were in place.
Joe
Richard B Gosling wrote:
>
> Philip,
>
> I am not aware of any Spitfire 1500s having any sort of metal badges. I
> thought they all had stick-on transfers in black (although Rimmers also sells
> them in silver - don't know if these are original). Therefore - no holes in
> the bonnet or boot to fix badges to.
>
> Looking at the Rimmers catalogue more closely, there are metal badges with
> Spitfire 1500 on them, that are fixed to the bonnet and the rear wings
> (different badges for each), and were used on 1500-equipped MkIVs in the USA.
> It isn't clear how these are supposed to be attached.
>
> Sorry I can't be more help!
>
> Richard & Daffy
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