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Re: [was] Wire wheels [now Australian colors]

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Subject: Re: [was] Wire wheels [now Australian colors]
From: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 14:41:38 -0700
Ah yes, the color name means "first bear" (prime + orso [L]), and refers 
to the rare native New South Wales moon bear, which was the first species 
described by Capt. James Cook on his discovery voyage to Botany Bay, 
noted for its pale golden fur. Isn't that right, Eric?

Eric had this to say:

>Eric wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> My pale (a cut and polish might not go astray) primorsoe CBB 
>>
>In case no-one has heard of this before, the rare "primorsoe" colour is
>only found on cars in South Australia and resembles "primrose".
>
> 
>Eric
>68MGB MkII (who should not be typing at 05:00hrs)
>


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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.


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