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(from Jalopnik)

Worth checking out the pictures on Jalopnik, if you haven’t seen them already … I guess both vehicles have their niches 😉

After walking round local Goose Cove reservoir today, what should I see in the parking lot but a Clubman! Rare – but just a few hundred feet from GPMINI (I wonder if they noticed her as they drove by?); it’s clear why the car was here – the owners like dogs, the reservoir is a perfect dog-walking place, and I guess the Clubman is better dog transportation!

I did a double-take on my way to work this morning … I had to loop round and head back to Gaybrook Garage and take another look to confirm what I’d seen – a Lotus (Ford) Cortina:

These cars were rare in England, although the regular Ford Cortina was a staple when I grew up (along with Tom Robinson!), and I had no idea the car was brought to America – although the current owner told me that very few came to USA, so maybe they were imported by individuals rather than sold here?

Anyway, this car looked in very good condition, and dragged (too old) memories – even though I never owned one myself!

Thanks, Jay, for letting me chat and take pictures 🙂