No they sued Ford as they had the name first! Can't recall the outcome but I
think some $$$ may have changed hands.
Paul wrote:
> I remember in England in the 70s the Dutton Seirra, one ugly looking
> fiberglass Car, made in Worthing Sussex, incedentley Ford sued over the
> name.....
>
> Regards Paul
> Seagull Over The Rockies
> FM17042U
> 74 Spit
>
> ----------
> > From: Keith S. Ehrlich <kehrlich@dyax.com>
> > To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: worst british car
> > Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 8:47 AM
> >
> >
> > Phil Barnes wrote:
> >
> > Remember when Chrysler was hooked up with Rootes? Remember the Plymouth
> > Cricket? Enough said.
> >
> > "What do you think is the worst British car? I know this could start
> > something."
> >
> > Phil Barnes (peb3@cornell.edu)
> > Cortland, NY (nowhere near New York City)
> > '71 TR6 CC61193L (21 year owner)
> >
> > No way Jose, it was the Sterling, without question. I think there are
> > still some unsold on dealer lots here in the US :-)
> >
> > Keith Ehrlich
> > 74 TR6
> > no Honda
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