This 'First Car' section has prompted me to think back a long way to remember my first car.
A friend of mines father owned a Body repair business, and had acquired a car left for repair, but unfortunately the owner passed away whilst the car was being repaired. ( I dont mean that it took so long to do the work, that the poor beggar popped his clogs waiting for completion.......you know what I mean ! !) The family of the deceased did not want the car returned and instructed the Company to dispose of the vehicle. Unfortunately, the car languished in the back of the workshops , taking up room for a number of years until someone was moved to dispose of it. My pal mentioned to me that he was charged with getting rid of the car , and offered it to me. I thought at the time that a set of wheels was better that public transport, although I was not overly enthusiastic. Learning what car it was, i decided to take the plunge.
It was a 1947 Series Y MG Saloon, in Bright Red, with Huge Chrome Headlights. The bonnet was secured with a Big Black Belt. It was stunning. Although a 1947 car, it had integral Jacks fitted into the chassis, which by flicking a switch under the bonnet would raise the car off the deck, either for tyre repairs or stuck in muddy situations. Leather upholstery, and Blinds on each window, and many other unique features. What a car........................The tales I could tell whilst this car was in my ownership are many , varied and often funny.
The best thing was that it cost me £35 (in1966). I sold it 2 years later for £2000. I wish I still had this one