Re: There are rumors in circulation...

Posted by Guscha On 2013/3/16 14:38:51

Today the talk revolves around a very special rumor. Years ago we talked about a so-called nationalistic product support and market behavior in Europe and elsewhere ouside USA.

Weeks ago while driving overland in New Hampshire and Rhode Island I asked the chauffer:

What do you think, how many hours one has to wait on a German busy road to see an US-built car?

For a second he removed the hat to scratch his head and hesitantly replied: Hours? Do you mean how many US cars per hour? That would depend on the road ...

I told him that one would have to wait for a couple of months to spot a Cadillac - no matter what road, it takes weeks for a Buick or a Chevrolet, a Dodge and a Chrysler would pass every once in a while with a bit of luck.
Immediatly he started to talk about Hitler, punitive duties, he alleged an European conspiracy and culminated in a demand for an embargo on Mercedes imports.
When the first wave of attack faded away, I offered him a buck for every French car that would cross our way.


picture source: www.mauenvios.com

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