A qualified 'yes, they have improved a bit'.
Most have more modern production techniques using less or no wood. So leaks don't rot the structure any more. However a rigid, lightweight box left out in sun and rain and dragged over bumpy roads with constant stresses and strains from vibrations is unlikely to remain a sealed unit for long. Also the simplification of construction has meant the employment of more unskilled labour which, in turn, has reduced costs and the pride in the job ethic. Volumes and competitive pricing are such that there is not enough capital employed to warrant high levels of product research and development.
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Morris 8 S2 Convertible, Fiat 500C Topolino, 105E Anglia, 1071 Austin Cooper S, MK 3 Cortina, Mk 2 Escorts, Renault 6, Renault 12, Maestro, Talbot Alpine, Citroen BX19, Vauxhall Carltons, Ford Mondeos, RAV4, Volvo 850, Octavia Est., Yaris Verso, Transit Camper, Adria motorhome, Kia Sorento, Kia Cee'd Est., Volvo V70, Yeti, Skoda Scala but where will it end?
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