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Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)

To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn <p_cquinn@tpg.com.au>, 'Mike Slechta'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
From: Michael Hartfield <hartfiel@alumni.princeton.edu>
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:47:14 -0700
My vote is for the Bond Microcar.

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/nick.wotherspoon/site/Minicar%20Mk%20C.htm

Michael Hartfield


Patrick and Caroline Quinnp_cquinn@tpg.com.au

> Hello Mike
> 
>  
> 
> I also would suggest that you type Lightburn Zeta into your search engine
> and see what you get. If you ever wanted to know what sort of car a washing
> machine manufacturer would make the Zeta was it. Somewhat in comparison when
> a refrigerator manufacturer produces a car and you get the Isetta. A car
> that was then sold to BMW and virtually saved them from financial ruin
> during the early 1950s.
> 
>  
> 
> If you want to read more about the Healey Duncan have a look at
> 
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> 
> http://www.acmefluid.com.au/larry/duncan.html
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>  
> 
> Hoo Roo
> 
>  
> 
> Patrick Quinn
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>   _____  
> 
> From: Mike Slechta [mailto:mslechta@chartermi.net]
> Sent: Thursday, 28 October 2010 10:12 AM
> To: Patrick and Caroline Quinn; 'Greg Mandas'; 'AustinHealey List'
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
> 
>  
> 
> I've never heard of, much less seen a Duncan saloon or a Lightburn Zeta.
> What do they look like??        Mad Mike
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> From: Patrick and <mailto:p_cquinn@tpg.com.au>  Caroline Quinn
> 
> To: 'Greg Mandas' <mailto:gmandas@yahoo.com>  ; 'AustinHealey
> <mailto:healeys@autox.team.net>  List'
> 
> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 4:35 PM
> 
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
> 
>  
> 
> G'day
> 
> Why is the list so US centric? Apart from the Yugo each car was made in the
> US.
> 
> Okay I admit that the US has made its fair share of ugly cars, but can't the
> publishers look beyond their own shores?
> 
> By the way, although I am a Healey and Austin-Healey owner I cannot call the
> Healey Duncan Drone an attractive car and it's borderline with the
> Sportsmobile. Plus I think my own Duncan saloon is an acquired taste.
> 
> Clearly the publishers have never seen a Lightburn Zeta.
> 
> Hoo Roo
> 
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Greg Mandas
> Sent: Thursday, 28 October 2010 1:33 AM
> To: AustinHealey List
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] The Ugliest Cars (Not a healey Among Them)
> 
> Mostly I agree, but not with the Corvair or the Edsel.
> 
> The Corvair and I have history. It was 1972. Her name was ... well never
> mind.
> 
> The Edsel is a work of art.
> 
> Greg
> BJ8
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