The car isn't in the book at all. An alien comes down to earth and
pretends to be human. He took the name of Ford Prefect by a mistake
in researching human culture.
They are funny books, and don't take much time at all to read. Not a lot
of heavy thinking involved.
Sorry for the lack of content.
Tab Julius wrote:
> Have you tried the Prefecture? (sorry, couldn't resist)
>
> There seem to be enthusiasts around, but invariably there is some tie to
> the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe. I never really was able to read
> that book, but did the car figure prominently in that book? Nearly
> every page mentioning the Prefect also mentions the universe,
> hitchhiking, Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters and goodness knows what else...
>
> So I'd say there are enthusiasts, out in the universe there somewhere...
>
>
> At 03:07 PM 9/10/03, Barrie Robinson wrote:
>
>> My doctor has his father's 1949 Ford Prefect for sale. It is in great
>> shape, new this, new that!! Can anyone point me towards appropriate
>> enthusiasts?
>>
>> Regards
>> Barrie
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