Category Archives: vehicles

Featured on Face Book!!!

Posted on October 1, 2020 by irishroverpei

It seems my anticipation of the arrival of my Austin car has stirred some interest on FB. I have been described as cute and funny. Neither descriptions really apply, well maybe a wee bit on the cute side! but hardly … Continue reading →

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Car tales

Posted on September 30, 2020 by irishroverpei

I had to admit to myself that owning a Pontiac Firefly just wasn’t me. I have been in British cars ever since I received a driving license. I started driving in 1954, wow! That’s roughly 64 years. I drove a … Continue reading →

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ATVs Quads?

Posted on September 10, 2020 by irishroverpei

They are illegal to use on the roads, yet never a day passes that I don’t see one roaring down Hwy 11. I understand the issue is even worse in other locations. It’s very difficult for the police, the majority … Continue reading →

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The Firefly for Sale

Posted on August 18, 2020 by irishroverpei

Well I have owned it for three years and since the last inspection in August 2019 I have drove it just slightly over 300 Klm. Appears I have little or no interest in this pretty little convertible. I’m too long … Continue reading →

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A Sunday Drive!

Posted on August 16, 2020 by irishroverpei

Years ago Linda and I travelled the back roads of PEI hunting down interesting British cars. In the 1970-80s there was an abundance of rusty not running flat tires etc lurking in driveways, behind barns or out back of the … Continue reading →

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Our One Day Staycation.

Posted on August 3, 2020 by irishroverpei

On Sunday 2nd August Linda and I went for a day out in the country. The island is truly spectacular at this time of year. We had lunch in Georgetown at the Wheel House, (highly recommend) it was originally the … Continue reading →

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My Arrival in Canada 1964

Posted on July 31, 2020 by irishroverpei

The things that I take for granted today, were indeed both exciting and strange when I first set foot on Canadian soil back in January 1964. I was a 24 year old submariner aboard HM/SM Alcide, we were joining the … Continue reading →

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Adventures in my Austin Seven!!!

Posted on July 30, 2020 by irishroverpei

First question many will ask, that is an Austin Seven? So I will post a photo of one, it will not be exactly like my somewhat tattered version, but will give one the idea. The number Seven indicated the car … Continue reading →

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We still have to Inspect New Vehicles?????

Posted on July 16, 2020 by irishroverpei

I’m reposting this blog because we continue to require MVIs on brand new vehicles. It is a ridiculous requirement and just another tax grab in my opinion. However, if we dont keep at the politicians nothing will change. Motor vehicle … Continue reading →

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The Strange things we come across

Posted on July 14, 2020 by irishroverpei

The strange things we come across when driving the Island roads. I spotted this very unusual vehicle in a junk yard near Richmond. Its a little French car from the 1950s. I’d guess it to be approximately 1957 Panhard Dyna … Continue reading →

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