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...
As a child I thought it was so cool that the engine was in the back of the Beetle. May aunt’s one anyway. The bonnet was the boot.
Hi Shardovan, I've only this minute seen your response. I agree! I also found it cool that the engine was in the back of the Beetle. It's a real shame VW stopped making them. I wonder if any other vintage cars were made with the engine in the back?
Roy are you aware of any cars from 60s/70s that had an engine in the rear?
Oh wow thank you for the info Roy I didn't realise there was so many as I thought the VW Bug was unique. I'll have a look at some of the cars in your list.
Haha yep the Delorean was a beauty. If only the time machine version of the car was real haha
Some are newer cars.