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Merc1 · 05-24-2007, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob

That is a very "20th Century" attitude though. In this era of Globalization, we are dealing with Global brands. Rolls-Royce and Bentley are so often talked about with all kinds of stereotypical connotations of an old British aristocratic world which probably, for the most part, never really existed. Mercedes was once the great symbol of German industry, today it is a global brand -- and the emphasis is very much on Mercedes the brand ...rather than German industry -- as we know, some models are not even built in Germany -- the brand is what carries the weight in the 21st century.

True and yes this was something I saw in the late 90's.

M

Merc1 · 05-24-2007, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luwalira

That's the funny thing about the Britts. They are so patriotic and passionate about their motoring history but when it comes to supporting them, no bloody bastard in the UK want to step forward with an opened wallet.

This is a point I kept raising on another board an no a single one of the British car lovers would say a word.

M

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