----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Grebneff" <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 9:30 AM Subject: Re: Eurovans future (now-vw does not make sportscars)
> >Metro? I think you'll find that the original Austin Mini was its Momma, and > >as for hatchbacks the Austin A40 Farina (early 60's) was the momma of them > >all! So Austin defined this concept totally, but didn't invest in refining > >it fast enough (maybe the British disease - as with computers, swing wings, > >vertical take off fighters - you name it!). > > The Austin had a hinged window, not a proper hatch. > Not that I remember, my neighbour had one for years, and I never thought of it as a hinged window at all. Whats your definition of ahatchback? You'd better take a look a few pictures, I think your thinking of a Hillman Imp or Stiletto (with an 875 all ally OHC engine that would rev to stars). Clive '88 Syncro Transporter |
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