Thread: Your First Time Behind The Wheel?

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Originally Posted by rspears

I did a search and didn't find anything, but I expect this has been covered before but that's OK, we might get some new input!! What was the first car you ever drove on the road? I'll start.
The local Chevy dealer had taken a car in on trade, a 1957 Hillman Minx. Now in 1962 there weren't many people interested in "economy cars", but it was surprisingly roomy for a little car, and my Dad at 6'4" fit in it, but it was a hoot to see him unfold and get out! Inline 4, with a 4 speed column shift manual tranny. For reverse you gripped the shifter knob, pulled out then down with the lever.
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Well well!
I can't remember what the first car I ever drove was, I think it was my older brother's English Ford Model Y, a shrunk version of the American '34 Ford.
But I do remember the first 'proper' car I owned.
I bought it second hand in 1964, and it carried me faithfully about 50,000 miles over the North Island of New Zealand.

It was a 1957 Hillman Minx.

So how about that for coincidence!