When you mentioned much earlier in this thread that you have a Saab, I was thinking that might be an apt automotive comparison to Pentax. Especially a couple of years ago, before GM (is it GM that owns them?) acquired them, and they were still a bit of an oddity over here.
Somewhat iconoclastic, with an almost cultlike following, not exactly trend setters, but what they do well, they do very well, at a reasonable price.
My favourite Saab story comes from one of their first models, with the 2 cycle engine. Apparently, the fanbelt was behind the engine, and a shaft went over the top of the engine to the fan, in the front of the engine compartment. Owners were fond of saying that their Saab had an "overhead fanshaft" (keeping in mind that at this time - late 50's - an overhead camshaft was only found on the most exotic racing engines).
Oh well, I thought it was funny, anyway...
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cheers, frank
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From: "William Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: If Pentax were like an automobile company ... Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 16:20:18 -0600
Hey, I resemble that comment! Well, mine's not that old, and it doesn't have a 2 cycle motor, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I doubt few would question about me being odd.
:-)
William in Utah.
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