Just in case you’re wondering, this “thing” was standard equipment on the car we’re cluing here; not some aftermarket doo-hickie from Pep Boys. I did blur out its name; sorry, don’t want to help too much.
Nick Gosnel was the first to stick his neck out on the aqua ’67 Firebird. Good call.
Rover Ice Alert
Rover 3500S or 2000TC
I’m wonder what purpose the “thing” served whatever this car is.
‘Icelert’ low temperature warning device.
http://www.roverclubca.com/images/ice_alert_owners_book.jpg
http://www.roverclubca.com/icealertindex.html
Defiantly a Rover 2000 Ice Alert
Correct on the Rover P6 fitment, but a minor correction from the Pedants’ Desk: the correct spelling is Icelert, not Ice Alert.
From having spent time as a child in a US-spec 2000TC, I can vouch for these miraculous devices’ dashboard-mounted yellow light having been remarkably capable of drawing the driver’s attention to the impending danger of black ice in 80-degree-Fahreheit Southern California weather.
1) Applause for correct spelling; and
2) You mean an electronic device on a 1970s British automobile was “wonky”? Aghast!
Please don’t post pics in the comments section — it spoils the fun for those who haven’t had a chance to respond to the clue.
It closely matches a pic from a 1970 Rover 3500S.
http://www.britishv8.org/other/lancelacerte.htm
Just had a look at some P6s for sale online here none have this fitting, are you sure its standard and not an accessory?