Never seen a Lucas fridge...
You may care to reflect on who is one of the larger manufacturers of engine
management systems. For commercial aircraft!
Yes, every time you get on an airliner there is a good chance your life is in
the hands of the modern equivalent of the XKE distributor. Enjoy the feeling.
Julian
> from: Walt Wayman <hiwayman@xxxxxxxxx>
> date: Mon, 03 Nov 2003 17:46:12
> to: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> subject: Re: [OM] Volvo sucess story #317
>
> But when you compare an XKE side-by-side with anything Volvo ever
> made, you'll be more than happy to live with the Lucas electrics.
> Of course, a cell phone is one of the greatest inventions ever for
> those who drive old British sports cars. :-)
>
> Q. Why do the British drink warm beer?
> A. They have Lucas refrigerators.
>
> Walt
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