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  • iolanthe07
    iolanthe07 Posts: 5,493 Forumite
    Richard53 wrote: »
    Most cars had proper boots in those days, and didn't need a rear wash/wipe. When hatchbacks came along, dirty rear windows started to be A Thing.

    That's true, but there were prototype hatchbacks like the Hillman Imp and Austin A40.
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  • Richard53
    Richard53 Posts: 3,173 Forumite
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    iolanthe07 wrote: »
    That's true, but there were prototype hatchbacks like the Hillman Imp and Austin A40.
    Sure. And estate cars too. But the fitting of a rear wash/wipe didn't become common until hatchbacks started to take over the market. I think the first mass-production hatchback in the UK market was the Renault 4, but I can't remember if they had a RWW fitted.
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  • Mercdriver
    Mercdriver Posts: 3,898 Forumite
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    edited 19 November 2018 at 9:44AM
    Richard53 wrote: »
    Sure. And estate cars too. But the fitting of a rear wash/wipe didn't become common until hatchbacks started to take over the market. I think the first mass-production hatchback in the UK market was the Renault 4, but I can't remember if they had a RWW fitted.

    According to google images they did...hold that thought, had a closer look and no they didn't....
  • DoaM
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    My Dad used to have a Fiesta 950 Popular ... I'm pretty sure that didn't have a RWW. (It was an option available on more expensive models at the time).
  • iolanthe07
    iolanthe07 Posts: 5,493 Forumite
    Richard53 wrote: »
    Sure. And estate cars too. But the fitting of a rear wash/wipe didn't become common until hatchbacks started to take over the market. I think the first mass-production hatchback in the UK market was the Renault 4, but I can't remember if they had a RWW fitted.

    I had a Renault 4 in around 1970. It was an early 6 volt version and a terrible car, constantly overheating with headlights like candles. It certainly didn't have a rear wash/wipe!
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