Periwinkle was the name given
to my Strada by Dave in 1997. It's been called lots of other less pleasant
names, usually when it didn't start. It cost me £450. Parker's
Older Car Price Guide 2001 gave a tempting trade price of £110.
This year's edition doesn't even mention the Strada.
Periwinkle was original, except a recon gearbox, a new passenger side
door and a new rear hatch. No alarm but a visual theft deterrent in the
form of a can of Damp Start and a small spanner placed
conspicuously in the drinks holder.
I compiled a list of worrisome features before we set out on our journey.
Thanks to AutoPlus, Nottingham for pointing them out,
and for the advice about not going anywhere in it.
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