> Was interested to read some of the mail on what constitutes an obscure
> car. I imagine the most important factor is location. Thought I would
> briefly mention one part of the world where what we might think is
> obscure appeared to me to be part of everyday world.
>
> I have recently returned from a wonderful visit to New Zealand
> (especially given the season here in Canada!). Warm weather and even
> warmer people, but, of particular interest, remarkable Brit cars in DAILY
> use everywhere. While newer Japoboxes (I understand many used from
> Japan) are now taking over, there are still literally hundreds of 60s and
> 70s British cars around - especially Morris, Triumph, Rover and various
> BMC vehicles of the period. I mostly saw sedan models which would
> actually be considered quite rare in Canada but found relatively few of
> the MGB and Triumph sports cars that we see quite a lot of.
>
> Anyway, overall a great britcar experience and I would encourage the Kiwi
> members of the network to quit that lurking and keep us informed of some
> remarkable vehicles you still have around. Sadly the impact of salt on
> the roads and legislators in the government have largely eliminated some
> of the greatest classics here.
>
> Andrew
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