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Hi Derek,
Yes, as far as I know the only 1969 B20B engined 123GTs were sold in Switzerland. Mine was registered in Jan 1969 in Switzerland.
The Swiss 123GTs like all 123GTs came with the Smith's Rev Counter (aka Tacometer), chrome fitted reclining seats, lights under the hood (aka bonnet) and trunk lid, fog lights, and most importantly, the electric overdrive.
As for the unique 123GT mirrors (which are a must as far as I'm concerned), yes, the 1969 Swiss 123GTs had only one mirror. However, other markets had none even in 1967-68.
I bought my first 123GT new in 1968 here in Germany. It had two mirrors, but they were not the 123GT mirrors. They were the Talbot "tear drop" or "racing" mirrors. They were OK, but not the real thing. In 1968 I tried to get the 123GT mirrors and was not able to. In other markets, no fender mirrors were mounted on the 123GTs. Remember, the mirrors were dealer mounted. That accounts for the fact that there was no standard point where the mirrors were mounted on the fenders.
In addition, my 1969 123GT had the major improvements that all 1969-70 Amazons had such as the dual-circuit brake system, ignition on the steering column, locking steering wheel, and four way flashers.
As with all 1969-70 Amazons, it was missing some nice details that were on the 1967-68 123GTs and other Amazons of those years such as: inside door pockets, center arm rest for the rear seat, chrome trim on the rain gutters, chrome trim on the hand brake......but as you see from my photos, those were easily refitted.
One other nice additional option that I have added is the knee protectors thanks to our Swedish friend, Fredrik. Still, my car remains "original" as all of these options were available from Volvo in 1969.
Jerry
PS: I'll see if I can make the photos bigger. Thanks.
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