Vehicle: Mustang Super Cobra Jet
Engine: 428 Cubic Inch
Transmission: C6 automatic
Colour: Meadowlark Yellow
Name: John Lyons
From: Invercargill
When did you buy it? 18 years ago
What is the vehicle’s history? Went from the United States to Perth, Australia, then to Invercargill
Have you altered it in any way? No, it’s original
What’s it like to drive? Very easy
What’s it worth? I’m not sure what it’s worth, but it’s not for sale
Where’s your favourite stretch of road? Canterbury Plains
Top speed? I’m not sure, I haven’t gone there
Best driving experience? Road trip to the Mustang nationals in Wellington
Worst driving experience? When the engine blew up on the way to the Mustang nationals in Christchurch
What other vehicles of note have you owned? Zephyr, Zodiac, Cortina, lots of Falcons, XR Fairmont
Best music to drive to? REO Speedwagon
Describe your driving style: Reserved nowadays
If you could go for a drive in any vehicle it would be a…? McLaren
What was the first car you ever bought? Mark III Zephyr
Do you belong to any clubs? Southern Mustang Club
Event: 38th National Mustang Convention, Invercargill, Labour Weekend. More than 150 vehicles and up to 300 visitors are expected. Four days of events, including a car show at the SIT Zero Fees Velodrome, Saturday, October 21, 10am-4pm, open to the public. Entry, adults $5, children under 12 free.
