Was it still a "positive ground" system (wink,wink)?

This is one of my favorite Top Gear shows. They made an electric car called Geoff! Funny stuff! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8zYz4RzZEo

A fellow told me yesterday that the sun never sets on the British Empire, "Because Lucas makes light bulbs."

I was once told (by a older engineer) that Lucas does make good electrical components and connectors, however British Leyland sourced the cheaper Lucas parts instead of the good stuff. Whether this is true or not, I don't know, but it does make sense. Think about stuff may by companies that we're familiar with.

GM made the Chevy Vega, but they also make the 2500 Silverado HD Diesel.

Coca Cola made new COKE, but they also make Classic Coke

Sears sells everything but Craftsman tools and they also sell Craftsman tools.

You get it. Nearly every company has a bad product and a good one.