From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete March 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Cathleen Hourie, residing in Orkney, Scotland, had long desired an Austin 3-Litre, a classic car from her past. When she found a 1970 model for sale online in New Zealand last summer, she was initially discouraged by the distance. However, the seller, Hans Compter, an 86-year-old Dutchman, personally delivered the car to her. Hans shipped the vehicle to the Netherlands, then transported it to Orkney on his vintage Opel Blitz truck. He wanted to see the north of Scotland. Cathleen, who had been searching for the car for years, paid a four-figure sum for the car.

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Rotterdam 30% Newcastle ×230% Bay of Islands 40% BBC Scotland News 40% Scotland 50% Netherlands ×250% Opel Blitz ×350% Austin 3-Litre ×460% Orkney ×470% New Zealand ×470% Cathleen Hourie ×690% Hans Compter ×790%

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classic car 100% austin 3-litre 90% vintage car 80% car restoration 70% orkney 60% new zealand 60% car collection 50% opel blitz truck 50%

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New Zealand

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