I suppose the best place to start is to introduce myself to you as a female auto enthusiast.
Since a very early age I had a fascination for the motor car which has grown steadily right throughout my adult life.
I suppose my first love was my parents imported Toyota Crown from Japan. These vehicles were really a “cut above the rest” in their price range, as they had elements of “luxury” when in comparison to the popular Fords and Holdens of the time in Australia.
The Crown was a 1964 station wagon and I recall the steering wheel horn ring, as this was my favorite as a kid. Also the cigarette lighter which was in the back of the rear seat and situated in the ashtray compartment. These were things that just seemed to put the car somewhat at a different level to the others on the market at the time. Obviously the Toyota company was trying with all their might to introduce their vehicles onto the Australian Market, so had to go a step further to entice new car buyers of the era. Funnily enough, Toyota vehicles are the best selling vehicles in Australia today, which stems from the wonderful cost effectiveness and great value of these at their inception into Australia all those years ago. I do recall my father stating that these cars bodies had been dipped in a rust prevention product of some sort at the time, the evidence of this coming forth later on in the late 70’s when my parents purchased another Toyota Crown, a ‘67 model for a second car and when comparing it to the Fords and Holdens of the time, the bodywork was still stunning with no visible rust to be seen. Although I must admit, I am a bit of a “Holden Freak”, it was daunting to see the rust on the old HQ ‘s which were a little younger than the old Crown. I do recall the Crowns were released in Australia originally with a big 4 cylinder motor, then later on adapted to a 6 cylinder. They were certainly quite a “weighty” car, so the 6 proved to be a much better option. Well that just about does it for this installment. On one last note, all this stuff Im talking about is purely from memory of what I’ve heard or have been told in the past, but if you have something to add or correct, please let me know. Im always happy to have a chat and learn more about our wonderful motor vehicles..Until next time...OOOO-Rooo!
Luv
Monnii xx
