We've had plenty of feedback from readers in response to our call for photos and stories of beloved cars from years gone by. Here are this week's entries, but it's not too late to tell us about your favourite - just send us up to 250 words and a (preferably) high-res image to [email protected]
1992 MINI COOPER
My favourite car is my 1992 Mini Cooper. It is small, cheap on gas and a blast to drive. Originally built in England for the European market (left hand drive), it ended up in Japan before it made its way
I enjoy auto-crossing the car, and my motto is you may beat me on the straight away but nobody will take me on the corners!
Dwayne Kalynchuk Victoria
1919 STANLEY STEAMER
When I was 14 years old, 55 years ago, I read a book entitled Story of a Stanley Steamer, and fell in love with steam cars. It took me a long time to get one, but I finally did.
It's a 1919 Stanley Model 735A touring car, and is one of six in the world. Actually it's the only one of its kind, because it was converted to a forced air burner, which operates like an oil furnace, by the designer and builder of the world's first and last steam-powered airplane. In fact, the burner in this car is virtually a replica of the one used in the airplane. It's not the most convenient car to drive - it takes me 15 minutes to get up a full head of steam - but it runs well, and it's great fun. Quiet, too.
Ian Cameron Brentwood Bay
1968 FORD TORINO SQUIRE
This "Golden Arrow" was our favourite and most beautiful car. Ford produced a Buyer's Digest wherein one could select and price all options. I had the 302 cu.in. 210 hp V-8 engine circled. It was our first car with the much appreciated passing gear; a major improvement over the 1962 underpowered Falcon. The "Golden Arrow" served us well. Unfortunately, it was not designed for tons of eastern winter road salt. By 1972 it showed major signs of rust, and by 1974 we had to get rid of it.
George Weiss Ladysmith
