1) Model Y Ford. A mate repainted it and I got it running, but never got it on the road. Sold it for a profit though.
2) Ford Prefect. Gutless, 3 speed gearbox, cable brakes (well they were called brakes!). Past my test in it, despite stalling under the 'panic stop' bit and having to restart using the starting handle with the examiner working the throttle. Drove it while at college and once got 8 students in it between the college and the pub. Want one again - No thanks.
3) Wolseley 8. Good for 90 (down hill), proper brakes, sun roof, opening windscreen, suicide front doors, roller blind on rear window worked by a lever over the drivers door, air horns, 6v quartz spot lamps, copper exhaust system with Herald baffle box as the only silencing, impossible to find spares for. Sold it to an American. Would have another one in a second.
4) A succession of Ford Anglia's and a Mk1 Escort. The Anglia with the Escort GT engine was reasonable, but none were very quick, although the Escort on Koni's and Formula Ford cross plies had reasonable handling.
5) Hillman Imp Sport (twin carb job). Seemed slower than the Fords, but on rally stages was quicker. Possible, but too small nowadays to be practical and the handling was an acquired taste.
6) Vauxhall Firenza SSL. Bottomless bucket of torque, top gear everywhere.
1st time I pulled away from the lights (not in top), I thought a drive shaft had gone, then I saw the smoke at the rear and felt the kick as the tyres found grip. God did that car go. Would have one as a everyday driver with the Wolseley as a weekend car.
7+ Onto boring modern cars (VW Sirocco, Cavalier SRi, Citroen BX 16v, Renault 25, Volvo V70 etc). Would possibly consider a BX16v again, if I could find a reliable one.
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