DAILY MIRROR
Car Junket Rap
British Leyland are going on a £1 million spree to launch their Mini Metro car. But they sailed into a storm of protests when it was discovered that they are spending the cash on flve-star cruises.
The 25,000-ton Vistafjord-one of the most luxurious ships afloat – has already been booked. It wilt take nearly 2,000 dealers and potential fleet buyers on two-night trips to the Isle of Man next September to see the mighty Mini before its Motor Show debut. Defending the plan, a British Leyland spokesman said: “More than £275 million is being invested in the car , so the launch is of vital importance.”
Liberal M.P David Alton commented: “This junket is a slap in the face of all the men put out of work when Leyland shut down the TR7 plant at Speke.”
And Labour M P John McWilliam said: “At the time Leyland are planning to get rid of another 25,000 workers they intend to take dealers on luxury cruises. It is folly.”
Keith Adams
Is the Editor of the Parkers website and price guide, formerly editor of Classic Car Weekly, and launch editor/creator of Modern Classics magazine. Has contributed to various motoring titles including Octane, Practical Classics, Evo, Honest John, CAR magazine, Autocar, Pistonheads, Diesel Car, Practical Performance Car, Performance French Car, Car Mechanics, Jaguar World Monthly, MG Enthusiast, Modern MINI, Practical Classics, Fifth Gear Website, Radio 4, and the the Motoring Independent...
Likes 'conditionally challenged' motors and taking them on unfeasible adventures all across Europe.
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