Never noticed,but your right Jonesy...Ive heard reference in the past by some collectors about this topic. The general concesus is that the Automatic Did NOT come with this cowl as it was not released until well and truly after the Automatic was made. In fact the model 3,4,and 5 series 1 at least,did not recieve this cowl.
A few say otherwise,but ive seen no ads,example or reference to this cowl being used on the Automatic or the 3 models following ...The only way to exact truth would be to check the parts manual or archived Adverts around 1957 to 60 and see if it is listed as a later fittment.
The breakdown would be Cowl,tank,tankstrap and nut,strap rubber and four rubber feet/supports/dampeners. It is my opinion that this cowl was not released until somewhere into the model 5 sereis 2 run. Any releveant info to the contrary would be appreciated.
Too be Confirmed....
And your right Dejay...Although it has been proven that the Automatic did actually come with and without painted housings...I intially thought it was the first few thousand and died of with the finish of the axle nips,but ive since seen some later examples,showing they may have possibly gone longer. Great spotting this stuff guys,as it adds for more topics to be clarified.!
