I have a 1972 Raleigh Record that I've used intermittently through the years. I bought it new, and it's in beautiful shape. I'm getting it ready now for some summer riding.
Superb cars. In college, I was part owner of a '58 ID19. Rode like a dream, with tenacious handling. Only sold it because we needed the cash. At the same time, another friend had a Renault 16, and that too could spoil you for conventional cars quickly.
Your mileage is right on the mark. I have an '08 Grand Marquis that consistently returns 18 to 19 mpg around town. Glad you joined the club! I sure love mine.
I saw the 1970 Grand Prix of Monaco on television, which if I remember right was broadcast live. That was the race where Brabham almost had it in the bag, but slid into the haybales on the last turn and Rindt slipped past for the win. The disgust on Brabham's face was plain to see. Fabulous...
"On Her Majesty's Secret Service," which is also one of my favorite Bond novels. George Lazenby was a splendid Bond, but very difficult to work with. And of course, Diana Rigg was wonderful as Tracy Draco.
I agree. The Citroen D-series was a beautiful car whose form suited its function. I had a 1958 ID19-F for a while in the early Seventies, and I loved it. Oh, the comfort...!
Texaco and Chevron left my area about five or six years ago. We now have Mobil, BP, Valero, Shell and a bunch of Exxon stations, plus smaller retailers like Sheetz and Kangaroo.
I used it briefly in the late '70s on a 1975 VW Dasher. Filthy stuff. It was hard to scrub off your hands and stains could not be removed from clothing.