Once again I able to make myself look like a fool.
Graham McCann happens to be correct on this issue. Thanks for setting it
straight and I am sorry if I confused anyone on the List.
Regards,
Kai M. Radicke -- mowogmg@dynanet.com
1966 MGB -- http://www.dynanet.com/~mowogmg
> kAI,
>
> A little knowledge is dangerous.
>
> The MGBs exported to Australia were CKD and unpainted. When they got
here
> chassis numbers were added (starting with a Y) and a number of locally
> produced components added (distributors, alternators, lights etc) which
were
> made here by Smiths and Lucas. They were then painted in a range of
> colours, similar but not the same as, UK colours.
>
> Leyland Australia, who built/assembled them here detroyed all the records
> when they closed down.
>
> The car engine numbers, however, are as per the UK 'system'.
>
> Anders only has records of the NUMBER of units shipped - nothing more.
>
> regards,
> Graham McCann Rivett, ACT. Australia
> gmccann@pcug.org.au
> 06 2889055
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