Published on 12, July, 2020
Are there any classic car fans here?
I've always loved the classics. Both my dad and grandfather loved them so I think I must take after them. Growing up I remember them both having a lot of different classic cars, one of the highlights was my Grandad's MK2 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia X, in stunning gold. He still had it when I was 8 but sold it on ebay when he gave up driving.
I've been a hobbiest classic car restorer for several years and am looking in to setting up my own workshop with my wife, who though doesn't really like cars she puts up with my constant chit chat about them! She's good like that!
Do you have a favourite classic?
I think one of my favourites has to be Vauxhall Royale coupe. I thought these were absolutely gorgeous cars inside and out.
What wasn't to like?
But I'm a fan of them all to be honest. I love the old Triumphs,Vauxhalls, Jaguars and BMWs. Currently restoring a Vauxhall Chevette and in the process of getting my grandfather's old Senator back on the road.
Still some ways to go with the Senator I fear...
I do t know a ton about cars, but I love the character of late 1970s and 1980s cars. The first one I remember my parents driving us around in was a Datsun Sunny, dark blue (the one below is lighter blue than ours):
That's lovely. I love how the mirrors are at the front like that.
I have a feeling ours might have had more conventional wing mirrors so perhaps it was a from a year or two later. But very similar.
Cool design, a lot better than on the boot. Being on the boot bothers me because you can see it in the mirror... But with those out of sight out of mind.