From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world
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- Fewer than 10,000 Austin 3-Litre cars were originally made, with about 30 left operational today.
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