(Click on the title for a link to the Donegal Vintage and Classic car club)
Name:William Boyce
Address:Creeslough
Car: 1969 Ford Cortina estate 1.6
William loves his Ford Cortina and I am not surprised as he has known the car since it was new. The car has only clocked up 38,000 miles. The reason for the ultra low mileage is that the family that originally owned it only used the car for trips to the airport and fishing trips. The car still has the tax holder showing the original garage where the car was purchased. Friels have long gone and the telephone numbers in the area are now more than one digit!
How long have you had the car?
I bought it from the first owners, the Franklins from Rathmullan more than ten years ago.
What got you interested in old cars?
I have always been interested in old cars.
Did you restore the car yourself?
Yes. The whole project has taken more than four and a half years. The car is as clean underneath as the bodywork. The interior is still original and it only needed a top-notch valet to bring it back to its original condition. The engine is all original too
Any plans to change?
Absolutely not! (I tried to offer William some money and he is telling the truth!) I have a long history with this car and I am not prepared to lose that.
Is it reliable?
Yes, the car is like new.
Best thing about the car?
I like the fact that the car has been local to this area all of its life. Originally the car was built in the Ford plant in Cork so it is all Irish. Being an estate makes it very rare indeed!
How often do you wash it?
Every time it comes out of the garage.
If you were the Minister for Finance what would you do to help motorists?
The favourites such as VRT and fuel tax to be reduced.
What would you really like to be driving around in?
I don’t know if you have noticed but I am driving it already!
Motoring.
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