Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 9677170)

Ah. I think her dad was a bit forced to love French cars by his Madame. :)

But to be fair, he's now 85 and a widower and has never bought anything except Citroens. He still drives one (although he really shouldn't).

Originally Posted by lmartin999 (Post 9677286)

I owned a Peugeot 505 while living in Vancouver. Great car, stupid buy. It actually broke down on the way home from picking it up - which is never good. My other car (the reliable one) at that time was a 1969 MGB (very practical in the rain in Vancouver). I recall bringing a whole set of brakes and a couple of front shocks back from France one summer. The head gasket then let go and that was it.

Originally Posted by GavinR (Post 9677979)

A head gasket change on an mgb is about a hours work.:confused:

Originally Posted by Dave n Ailsa (Post 9676593)

One of the many reasons I have for planning a move to Canada is the car scene.

By which I mean the older type cars, muscle cars, sports cars etc.

So my question is, how many older, retro type cars are lying about at the back of peoples driveways waiting for me to come along and restore them :D

From what I seen when we were over in July, you guys like your cars, so I'm guessing there will be plenty to choose from.

The other question is, what events can you take part in? Track days etc.

I have grown up in the UK hating all things British. The closest Ford UK came up with for the average mid life Crisis man was a Capri!, really, we couldn't get a Mustang?

A lot of people's first car over here was a Rover Metro. If you were a good boy and saved your pennies you might one day be able to buy an XR2!!! A Fiesta with black plastic wing extensions. Wow, we were spoiled eh :rofl:

I know a lot of North American cars were, and still are, made in Ontario, so I know I'll be able to quench my automotive thirst.

And yes, I know American Muscle cars are pretty much all shit, but I love how they look, and how they sound.

For days I want a nice drive I'll by a BMW :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by JonboyE (Post 9678032)

I have seen a couple of 2CVs around Vancouver.

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 9678089)

There must be some mistake. Why would anyone in Vancouver want a car only owned by middle class hippy liberals wanting to affect a "cool" lifestyle?

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 9678089)

There must be some mistake. Why would anyone in Vancouver want a car only owned by middle class hippy liberals wanting to affect a "cool" lifestyle?

Originally Posted by Jingsamichty (Post 9679385)

I bought this car for $2,500.

I ran it for 3 and a bit years in Calgary... it was a magnificent car. I called it my "Oshawa Bentley". I loved it.

When we left Calgary earlier this year, I just gave it away to an old pirate in the pub.

Originally Posted by ergyngfeld (Post 9677998)

come to Schefferville! there are more 1970s trucks here than people. i love it!

most cars you see in urban Canada are just generic boring-as-hell saloons, probably more boring than anything in the UK. but yeah there's some gems about. there's a garage in Hamilton that always seems to have old mk1 and 2 VW golfs, jettas, sciroccos on sale, in good nick. (love 'em!) i will definitely get one sometime.

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 9676910)

But you couldn't get a Hillman Imp, nor can you get any Citroens or Peugots.