When I finished police college in 1976 my dad bought me a second hand Citroen DS. It was known for its aerodynamic futuristic body design and innovative technology, including a hydro pneumatic self levelling suspension. Also nicknamed “shark” or “babel mouth” as a result of its sharp shaped front. It had excellent comfort, ride quality, […]
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My Purple Jersey
During the period in which I lived in Retief Street, I saw frequent changes of inhabitants in the corner house, which was situated on the left of my garden on the corner of Retief Street and Long Market Street. I don’t know why so many changes took place, but I suppose that one of the […]
My White Mini
One day while visiting a friend of my parents I came to know that his Mini, which he used to use for work and which he kept under a tree in his garden, didn’t want to start. I don’t know how it came about but talking about cars and other things we decided to make […]