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 welcome to erixlife - cars...share Eric's story in words and pictures Discover what its like being me - even I'm not sure! |
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welcome to erixlife - cars ...share Eric's story in words and pictures Discover what its like being me - even I'm not sure! |
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| Cars have been an important part of my (earlier) life, and I was first inspired by "Maigret" Citroen cars of my boyhood, and later the DS19. The design and engineering was ahead of its time and started me on the road to life... |  |
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passed the Driving Test at the second attempt in 1965, and obtained my
first car in 1966. For many years I had a consuming passion for cars
and driving. Half of my working life was involved with transport in one
way or another. My dream car is always a Bentley. |
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| Nissan Micra |
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Donated by a friend, but with strings - he called it Blackberry.
I sold it because of that and also I needed the money to pay my dentist.
Very under powered, but useful as a one person vehicle. Furthest I went
was Devon with Sue for a week. |
| Toyota Corolla |
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Given to me
by a woman in Worthing, and now I know why! Spent a lot of money to
keep it going, and many hours polishing it, but in the end it failed
the MOT because of a rusty chassis, and had to go. |
| Chrysler Neon |
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Fabulous
model, except when it looked like a Mondeo. Almost perfect, but
expensive for repairs. Superb 2 litre with many extras including air
con. |
| Citroen C15 |
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My favourite van - ever. Comfortable, nippy, safe. Really sorry to let this go. |
| Transit Luton |
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My "van period". Used this for deliveries from the shop. Very butch! |
| Vauxhall Combo |
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Never liked this much. Hated the gearing and steering. |
| Ford Fiesta |
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Had it for years, and drove everywhere, but a boring car. |
| Fiat Panda 4x4 |
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Good fun, but too delicate - and I never used the 4 wheel drive option. |
| Ford Escort |
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Nothing much to say about this workhorse - used for driving instruction, mainly. |
| Daf 33 Van |
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Great fun, and so many happy memories - even slept in the back. Under powered and hopeless for overtaking, but still loved it. |
| Triumph TR6 |
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Wow
- fantastic... I can still hear (and feel) the exhaust. The greatest
experience, and probably the greatest car I have ever owned. |
| Austin 1800 |
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Can't think why I bought this, except parental influence (and finance). Yes, comfortable, automatic but just boring. |
| Austin 1100 |
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First new car, so sort of exciting - but only for a time. I knew there had to be better... This was followed by the Austin 1300, and 1300 GT. At the time there seemed to be little choice. |
| Hillman Minx convertible |
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Like
the first kiss, one always remembers their first car with affection,
and this was no exception. There was a lot wrong with it, but I was so
proud... The first car is always a steep learning curve, and I quickly
learnt to do simple DIY tasks. |