Back in 99 Mr Reckiit & Colman was taken over over night by Benkiser. As the R&C European Engineering Director I was surplus to requirements.
Having lived 12 years abroad in Europe & Africa recruitment firms tried to box me into jobs abroad but my eldest was 13 so we wanted to be in the UK.
I worked as a consultant for 2 years to avoid moving. We had a project near Waterloo in Belgium & the team I led all hired Smarts.
The best bit was due to the flappy padle gearbox we would race the dual carriageways & roundabouts. With skill you could get the standar Smart onto 2 wheels.
They are just such fun cars. I love them.
