MY first car was a 1932 Austin 7 two-seater coupe, which I bought in 1959 on student nurse's pay.
The car had to be cranked to start as it did not have a self-starter.
The renovations, which my father and I did, were to paint it bright yellow – it was then known as Yella Bella, make two new running boards, use sliding bolts to hold the doors shut, make a new green canvas roof and orange seat covers – very distinctive!
In the photograph are my girlfriend and I on a camping holiday, giving a ride to a fellow-camper, who was fascinated by the car.
Mrs WA Galley, Archdale Close, West Winch, King's Lynn.
We want to share your memories of your first car. Send memories and pictures of your first car to andy.russell@archant.co.uk or Andy Russell, EDP Features, Prospect House, Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1RE. Please include your address and telephone number so photographs can be returned.
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