Date: Sat, 09 Aug 2003 22:11:07 GMT From: Paul Halliday <pjghnopsamyonder.co.uk> Subject: Re: Back from our Scandinavian holiday (incl. Saab Museum)
in article 1060453575snznopsamrak.demon.co.uk, Andrew Stephenson at amesnopsamrak.demon.co.uk wrote on 09/08/2003 19:46: > In article <BB5AA2FE.84D1%pjghnopsamyonder.co.uk> > pjghnopsamyonder.co.uk "Paul Halliday" writes: > >> in article 87wudndp9m.fsfnopsama.informatik.gu.se, Jonas Oberg at >> jonasnopsamrmatik.gu.se wrote on 09/08/2003 12:49: >> >>> Paul Halliday <pjghnopsamyonder.co.uk> writes: >>> >>>> 3. What are those electrical plug outlets for? I saw a lot >>>> of cars with electric plug outlets fitted to the front of >>>> cars. >>> >>> Engine and compartment heater. >> >> Can you/someone expand on this? > > To add to Jonas' response to your request for elaboration: about > thirty years ago, when I owned a Mini (old style of course -- is > there any other?), I noticed an optional extra was a heater for > the engine block, aimed at the Scandinavian market (although it > might work as well in other places with cold winters <g>). The > idea seems to have been around a longish time. I see. Clever stuff. Thanks all. Paul