In a message dated 6/26/02 2:00:21 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
jan.eyerman@usa.net writes:
<< In the original "Dr No" book, James Bond actually drove a '53-54 "Classic"
Alpine, not the later model. Also, the "LaSalle" hearse belonging to the
"three blind mice" in the movie is magically transformed into a Humber hearse
when it goes over the cliff! Obviously LaSalle hearses were too rare to crash
in England.
Jan Eyerman >>
In the last chapter of "Dr No," Bond heads across the island for one last
romantic encounter, driving a.......................... Hillman Minx!!!
Can't you see this transfered to the silver screen - the Bond theme music in
the background, as Sean Connery tries his best to look suave while
manipulating the Minx' column shifter?
Dick Sanders
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