Tag Archives: 1964

Where Did You Learn To Drive

Posted on May 1, 2014 by irishroverpei

We often hear some one say “where did that idiot learn to drive”???Not an unusual question in this world of mass automotive transport. Well this idiot (the writer) learned to drive in Belfast in 1954. All that was required back … Continue reading →

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The Best Vehicles in Class???????

Posted on January 23, 2013 by irishroverpei

Quite a lemon collection of photos and I’m only scratching the surface. I believe that next to the television insurance ads of Manulife etal, the auto industry ranks up there in unbelievable B-S. Take trucks for instances, Ford-GM-Dodge, each one … Continue reading →

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Size!!!

Posted on August 4, 2012 by irishroverpei

Size! man’s preoccupations for centuries!! When I first arrived in Canada in 1964 cars were large, if one drove an Austin Mini expect to be laughed at. Actually that applied to most small foreign cars, Hillman,Morris,Renault and VW were all … Continue reading →

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Happy Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2012 by irishroverpei

Another great day in the life of Canada, this wonderful and beautiful country. I’m proud to be a Canadian citizen and grateful I was allowed the privilege to become one. I first landed in Halifax on the 18th January 1964 … Continue reading →

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