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This is an equipment list that I have come to generate over the period of time while looking at rally cars, in particular the 1960′s Mini’s. Theres probably loads im missing, but this is only from visual observations for my knowledge. Generally speaking, the car should be stripped down with no carpet, sound proofing or any other materials that could cause fires. Main items The below items are essential, large and should be "build in" to the car, if you know what I mean.

• Bucket Seats
• Harnesses
• Full Roll cage
• Large dash, maybe custom made to accommodate extra dials, switches, etc

Exterior

• Rear mount spot light (for reversing light)
• (Optional) front spot lights
• Bonnet straps / pins / additional fixings
• (Optional) boot straps / pins / additional fixings
• Door numbers
• Sump guard
• Stick-on bonnet numberplate
• CB (or something) radio ariel

Interior

• Auxiliary gauges (oil press, water temp, etc)
• Rev counter
• Switches for rear spot, front spots, rear fogs, etc (some are extended for drivers reach)
• Radio intercom or CB radio (or something)
• Co-driver footrest
• Co-driver map reading light (flexible)
• Fire extinguisher (fixed somewhere in cabin) x2
• First aid kit (fixed somewhere in boot or cabin)
• Spare wheel (fixed in boot or cabin)
• Jack & tools to remove wheel
• Triangle in cabin near co-driver x2
• Storage compartment for co-driver (maps, pens, etc) usually made from netting?
• (At least 1) Stop watch. 1960′s Mini’s had analogue ones fixed to the dash.