1.1967 Triumph Spitfire Mk3, ended up under a tipper truck after 4 months
father was driving it he survived with no injuries but I still remind him about it, but kindled my love of sports cars.
2.1968 Viva HB, rusted away
3.1973 Escort MK1, 1300cc, drum brakes, learnt all about brake fade.
4.1981 Cortina IV
5.1984 Montego 1.6L
6.1987 Montego 2.0L
7.1990 Peugeot 405 1.6 started burning oil from valve stem oil seals at
20K
8.1992 Sierra 1.8LX
9.1994 Mondeo 1.8LX, kept for 8 years, paying for daughters education,
no spare cash.
10.2001 Mondeo 2L Zetec
11.2003 C-max Ghia 2L TDCI, pulls like a train but has spent more
time in the garage due to electric malfunctions than all the rest put
together, soon to make way for.
12.Fiesta 1.6 Ghia, wife wants a smaller car as she will be driving it more
now I have the Lotus. Also giving up the caravan
as eldest daughter is emigrating to Canada and holidays will be spent
visiting her.
13. 1st mid life crisis, Honda CB500, sat direct access test and bought this
with 160 miles on the clock 3 days later, have enjoyed using it but
wanted something with a bit more protection that could be used every
day so
14.2nd midlife crisis 10 years later Lotus Elise 111S, wanted one since
they were introduced, finances allowed it this year, absolutely brilliant
and looking forward to a long and happy time with it.
Alan
just realised where all my money has gone 
