Originally Posted by LDNrevs

I wouldn't say they go through that much 'trouble'... remember that it's standard practice to make cars with the wheel on both sides. The UK isn't the only country that drives on the left. Whenever someone Stateside buys a Toyota or Nissan, the wheel has had to be swapped over.

I agree though, about the handbrake. What's odd is that it's actually really easy to reach there; it just looks quite odd.