Summary
Cathleen Hourie in Orkney, Scotland acquired a rare Austin 3-Litre classic car from a seller, Hans Compter, in New Zealand. Hans traveled across the globe to personally deliver the car. The journey included shipping the car to the Netherlands and driving it to Scotland.
Key Facts
- Cathleen Hourie bought a classic Austin 3-Litre car from New Zealand.
- Seller Hans Compter delivered the car himself, traveling from New Zealand to Scotland.
- Hans shipped the car to the Netherlands and then drove it to Orkney on a vintage truck.
- The 1970 Austin was part of Hans' car collection in New Zealand.
- Cathleen paid a four-figure sum for the vehicle, which is now 55 years old.
- Hans got the Opel Blitz truck temporarily stuck during his journey in Scotland.
- Fewer than 10,000 Austin 3-Litre cars were originally made, with about 30 left operational today.
