Don't forget that they have "no tradition". British cars are steeped in
tradition. That's one of the many reasons that I love British stuff.
Japanese industries may not be all that innovative on their own but they do
know a good design when they see one and will readily "adopt" it.
Reid
'79 Spitfire (original owner)
-----Original Message-----
From: Banbury, Terrence [mailto:Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us]
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 10:18 AM
To: Banbury, Terrence; Bowen, Patrick A RP2; Thearthurhsmith@cs.com;
spitfires@autox.team.net; 'Patrick Bowen'; 'Laura.G@141.com'
Subject: RE: Commercial on TX TV last night/Mini
Granted. Too quiet, too little style, too little personality..
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> From: Laura.G@141.com[SMTP:Laura.G@141.com]
> Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 12:21 PM
> To: Banbury, Terrence; Bowen, Patrick A RP2; Thearthurhsmith@cs.com;
> spitfires@autox.team.net; 'Patrick Bowen'
> Subject: Re: Commercial on TX TV last night/Mini
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> > Seems like the Japanese have a habit of taking British design and
> improving
> > production and at a lower cost.
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> And removing the soul!
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> Laura
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> Vita brevis est: rapide agite, vigore strigate!
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