NEARLY 40 AND GOING STRONG IN With reference to the
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letter from Jean Sharpies (CM, June 21) and I would totally support her slogan "For staying power, best buy British." I own a 1949 Leyland Hippo, now happily retired and restored, but this vehicle covered an estimated 1,300,000 miles while in service. It was bought new by W & R Jacob & Co, Liverpool, and had the same regular driver for 26 years. Today I would have no hesitation in loading her up, drawbar trailer and all, and setting off anywhere. Given time, she would get there.
I often wonder how many modern vehicles will still be running in 37 years' time. Not many I suspect.
Bernard Coomber Cleckheaton West Yorkshire