Any petrolheads out there?
Oct 15th 2011 | 3:08 pm
#16
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 10,630
From: Red Deer, Alberta
Re: Any petrolheads out there?
I think my Dad liked the ride and the comfort of the big old Citroens and Peugeots.
Oct 15th 2011 | 4:04 pm
#17
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,986
Re: Any petrolheads out there?
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.
Oct 16th 2011 | 4:38 am
#18
Meh
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 887
From: Calgary
Re: Any petrolheads out there?
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.
Oct 16th 2011 | 4:49 am
#20
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 133
From: different province every month!
Re: Any petrolheads out there?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Oct 16th 2011 | 5:28 am
#21
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From: White Rock BC
Re: Any petrolheads out there?
I have seen a couple of 2CVs around Vancouver.
Oct 16th 2011 | 8:08 am
#25
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From: White Rock BC
Re: Any petrolheads out there?
Mrs JonboyE used to own one. 
My abiding memory was driving up a hill and hearing all the cyclists behind us yelling to pull over so they could pass.
My abiding memory was driving up a hill and hearing all the cyclists behind us yelling to pull over so they could pass.
Oct 17th 2011 | 12:48 am
#26
Lowering the tone
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 8,154
From: Here and there
Re: Any petrolheads out there?
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.
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.
Oct 17th 2011 | 5:13 am
#27
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 20,188
Re: Any petrolheads out there?
That looks like a right fanny magnet.
Oct 24th 2011 | 5:02 pm
#28
forever blowing bubbles
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 344
From: cambridge ontario
Re: Any petrolheads out there?
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.
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.
Oct 26th 2011 | 8:39 am
#29
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 61
From: Dryden - in the bit of Ontario that everyone forgets about.
Re: Any petrolheads out there?
I saw a Peugeot 505 in a driveway the other day - quite rare nowadays in the UK, let alone over here in a remote area (Cochenour). I had to do some proper rubbernecking to double check I wasn't seeing things.
