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Re: [was] Wire wheels [now Australian colors]

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Subject: Re: [was] Wire wheels [now Australian colors]
From: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 07:31:28 +0000
Max Heim wrote:
> 
> Ah yes, the color name means "first bear" (prime + orso [L]), and 
> refers to the rare native New South Wales moon bear, which was the 
> first species described by Capt. James Cook on his discovery voyage to 
> Botany Bay, noted for its pale golden fur. Isn't that right, Eric?
> 

Whew, thanks Max.  The first beer is on me.


Eric
'68MGB MkII

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