I had a business lease on a Peugeot 305 for a few years, and though I manged to bend some of the stearing bits by man-handling the car, its was a nice package for the price. So when I got behind of the wheel of the new 206 GTI I didn't expect so much from this little hatch back.

The first brand new car I ever bought was in 1987, and it was a hum-dinger.

All white with white 16" x 7.5" AMG wheels with 195 x 50 Yokohama performance tires stretched over them. 3rd party  electric sun-roof, color matched spoiler and mirrors. Plus I had the big ugly Twin Cam decals removed off the doors.

in 1975 I bought a 1969 Fiat 124 Sport Coupe – Smart choice. After my Cannon Ball (Hornet) run from Cairns to Sydney earlier in 1975 I began working again in HiFi sales and finding some financial gains. With my new-found modicum of affluence and a lay-away plan, I managed to afford this somewhat used vehicle. It had about 70,000 miles on it and a little rust, but all in all, not bad nick, though the electrics were a little dodgy.

There's no doubt in my mind that life offers up occasions that become unforgettable memories to make truly great stories to tell. This is such a story, and true, absolutely to the last detail.

I could say I remember it as if it were yesterday, but that would be a lie for this all happened back in 1975 while I was still in my 20's. There's a lot of personal stuff that lead up to my leaving Cairns on that fine Saturday morning with just $13 and a overdue bankcard in my pocket. I planned to hitch hike to Sydney nearly 2000 miles away.