Apparently they used it for quite a long period. I have one of those
repro enamel signs with a CBB and the slogan "Safety Fast", but I am sure
it was in use before the B came along. I wonder, though, if it was in use
as far back as the '30s -- safety was not really a marketing concept back
then, as far as I know. Not to mention the complete lack of safety
equipment in the cars, i.e. no seatbelts, padded anything, defrosters,
outside mirrors, etc.
Ajhsys@aol.com had this to say:
>In a message dated 1/17/00 3:52:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>bleckstein@mail.monmouth.com writes:
>
><< >When did MG use the term "Safety Fast"? Just wondering.
> >
> >Allen Hefner
> >
> You must read your MG History. The term came from a sign on a British Bus!
> When I get time I will look up the date, but I think it was in the 30's. >>
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>Thanks for an answer, but my question was when did MG (or rather BMC) use
>the
>term "Safety Fast" for advertising MGs. BTW, in the '70s they used "Your
>mother wouldn't like it."
>
>Anybody?
>
>Allen Hefner
>SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
>'77 Midget
>'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
>
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If you're near Mountain View, CA,
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