Originally Posted by
Fareastdriver
What I noticed about the cars in Aden were where the chrome strips on the bodywork had been removed. In those days the strips were attached by metal clips which started the holes to rust as soon as they were inserted. In Aden with high temperatures and humidity this effect would have been accelerated so they took them off so the holes wouldn't rust so much.
I vaguely remember it was to stop them being nicked. I could be wrong though.