My parents have never really had much interest in cars. Growing up we had a couple of second-hand Austin A40s; an 1100, which I learnt to drive in; and a Vauxhall Chevette, which my father hated. Their first new car was a '79 Ford Escort Popular, the base 1.1 model with no extras and no chrome.
I think the only vehicle my dad has ever had a fondness for was his Piaggio Ape. He saw them when he was on a holiday in Italy in 2005 and thought they looked perfect for commuting to and from his allotment. When he got back he bought one...
