Eternal Love
Smitten motorists tell of the special bonds with their metal pals writes Geraldine Herbert On the whole, I like to think I’m rational, educated and quite a grounded sort of person. I’m not what you would call sentimental, particularly about material objects; I may have more shoes than anyone has a right to own, an ever growing collection of sunglasses and an oversupply of scarves but I have no real emotional connection to any of...
Helen Cranny’s First Car ………..
What was your first car and why did you buy it? My first car was a 1967 Morris Minor. I only did my Driving Test in the 90’s and passed first time!! My late Partner and I set up and ran the Irish Morris Minor Owners Club, so I had to have a “moggy”! She was a beauty in cream and navy blue with navy interior trim with cream piping. How did it change your life? I loved having the freedom to go anywhere at my own spreed, my own route,...
Sinead McCann’s First Car …….
What was your first car and why did you buy it? My first car was a 1999 Blue Opel Corsa. I bought it with my first pay cheque from my first “real” job, straight after college. I wanted a Corsa as that’s what I was used to, having learned to drive in one, and was terrified of driving a car that wasn’t familiar to me – which is funny now that I’m in and out of different cars all the time with work. What did you pay for...
Anne Marie O’Connor’s First Car…………
What was your first car? First car was a second hand beige Nissan Micra – ten years old when I got it. Clapped out. So reliable. What did you pay for it? I think I paid £400 for it. How old were you? I was 23, I think at the time, so it would have been 1995. What was the longest trip you ever took in the car? The first time I took her out, I was so nervous, I drove from Wexford to Rosslare behind a jcb. That was the longest journey...
Yvonne Kelly’s First Car ….
What was your first car? A 16 year old white mini that I bought from a mini dealer in Kildare, Why did you buy it? I was 23 yrs just passed my test, feeling on top of the world What was it like? The car was beautiful, no smell of newness though! It had brown upholstery, and clips on the bonnet to hold it down How did it change your life? It served me very well. I drove it for 4 yrs and had bought it £400, the insurance was...
