From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world
Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.
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Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.
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