Re: Why are old Alfas right-hand drive?

["Gregory E. Farmakis" <Gregory.Farmakis@domain.elided>]

> On historic photos obviously taken in Italy, it seems that all pre-1950 Alfas with 
> two front seats  are right-hand drive. 

Until the 40s, most cars in continental Europe were built with right-hand drive. Allthough 
after the WWII left hand became almost standard, there was a trend or fashion for luxury 
or elegant cars to be built with right -hand drive. Perhaps this was due to the strong 
english influence to the particular market segment.

Gregory Farmakis

'72 Spider 1600
'91 33 Boxer 1400
'95 145 Boxer 1700 

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