If 'wing windows' are quarterlights, they had their advantages. Touring the Soviet Union in 1978 in an old Volvo 145, we parked in Tbilisi to take a ride on the cablecar. When we returned, my son's Beatles cassettes and mirrored sunglasses were missing.

Entry had been made via the quarterlight. No damage was done, and the quarterlight, hinge bolt, nut and washer were neatly left on the front passenger seat. Replacement took a couple of minutes.

The thing that really disappointed me was the lack of a 'Спасеба' note.

Phil