Mayf,
What? You have never heard of a tax right off? It sure helped Rootes,
and Chrysler has never been known for advanced thinking. Besides, you
forget the amazing influence an association with the Humber Super Snipe
can bring, and the many competitive wins of the Hillman Minx. The
Singer speaks for itself, if the proper thread and bobbin are used.
Steve
DrMayf wrote:
>Was just sitting here after looking at the SHelby Display, and wondering,
>Just what the heck did Chrysler buy Rootes for, anyway? They dropped the
>Tiger, Alpine went away and whats left? The name? Certainly Rootes had no
>real outstanding automotive processes to be owned...so Why? They didn't gain
>a lot of dealership floor space, nor marketing, nor sales. so Why? They did
>build th baby barracuda, but that was a loser also. so Why?
>
>
>I suppose there are words and stories around as to why, but I wonder really,
>why?
>
>mayf, off planet in Pahrump, in the rain in the desert with lots of snow on
>the surrounding mountains
>
>
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