[Scottie22]

Hello to Mr Towed and WCA!!
Well we have a fine row going on here then!!

At first MR T, I thought you were taking the p, as I have never ever seen a rack mounted with the flap at the front, but what you say is logical for sure, however, if decapitation is the price to pay for a good looking car, then so be it!

WCA, you are correct,in that the D type had a kind of post box slot at the rear in order to post the spare wheel in.

And the XKSS was the same, but this is a good example of where compromise steps in. I wanted a large useable boot, which I now have, in order that I would not have to carry decapitating luggage!

That is exactly the type of compromise I am willing to allow. ( for me personally, practicality wins over originality )

So you see I am not a purist!!