Vehicle: 1971 Ford Falcon GT Replica
Engine: 351 Cleveland
Transmission: Auto
Colour: Green and black
Name: Keith White
From: Gummies Bush, Riverton
When and why did you buy it? In Riverton. I wanted more horsepower
What is the vehicle’s history? Not sure. V8 was put in it in Blenheim; replicated in Invercargill
Have you altered it in any way? Taken out some rust and painted it
What’s it like to drive? Good, except in town, as it has no power-steering
What’s it worth? Don’t know, it’s not for sale
Where’s your favourite stretch of road? Any open road
Top speed? Don’t know, haven’t got there yet
Best driving experience? Doing laps in a Mustang at Highlands Park, Cromwell
Worst driving experience? Truck driver for many years… too many to name
What other vehicles of note have you owned? Vauxhall
Best music to drive to? 60s
Describe your driving style: Cruisy… mostly
If you could go for a drive in any vehicle it would be a…? Real GT
What was the first car you ever bought? 1962 PASX Vauxhall
Do you belong to any clubs? Riviera Touring Cars
EVENT: Riverton Show Day, hosted by Riviera Touring Cars, Saturday, October 14, 11am-3pm. Vehicle preregistration, $10, or on the day $20, rivieratouringcars@gmail.com. Admission, $5 adults, children under 12, free. Inquiries: Ant, 27 405 7642, or Donna, 0273 816 753
