To: <triumph_herald@yahoogroups.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Ok- here's one that goes back a few weeks- the discussion regarding LBC's
in Iraq...
>
> It had been stated with a little authority there were probably no LBC's in
Iraq, for various reasons, and the discussion ended there... Well, tonight
on one of the cable news channels I was watching a clip of some looting in
one of the cities, and saw what I am about 99% sure was a Hillman- just like
the one in Harry Potter!
The car in Harry Potter was a Ford Anglia, I think.
>It was driving past the camera, then the usual taxi's, etc.
I think Hillman Hunters are still being built in Iraq or Iran. Apparently
that's why the winners of the Round The World In 80 Days rally chose that
car: They could still get parts.
Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1970 Lotus Europa 65/2597, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1986 Suburban, 1962 TR4 CT2846L
pethier@isd.net http://www.mnautox.com/ http://www.lotusowners.com
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