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September 30, 2018, 10:29:12



If I remember correctly, Hyundai was first imported to Australia by Alan Bond of America's Cup fame.
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Reply #1: September 30, 2018, 10:38:36
I always thought it was John Hughes, or was he just the first to sell them :undecided:

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Reply #2: September 30, 2018, 10:42:06
Thanks for that Trevor. In today's money entry level cars are so much more affordable against the average weekly wage!  :cool:

I think you are right Trevor. Alan Bond was the first importer (maybe John Hughes on sold them?)  :undecided:
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Reply #3: September 30, 2018, 11:25:11
Italian designed - designed by an Italian who copied everyone else.  :lol:
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Reply #4: September 30, 2018, 11:50:07
Even back they had a passing resemblance to the current Corolla of the day.
I guess all manufacturers follow the current thematic of the time.
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Reply #5: October 01, 2018, 06:20:05
Quote from: mickd on September 30, 2018, 11:25:11
Italian designed - designed by an Italian who copied everyone else.  :lol:
Italian design with Japanese Mitsubishi engine :)

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