Vehicle: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Name: Bryan Townley
From: Invercargill
When did you buy it? Last year
What is the vehicle’s history? It was used as my wedding car in 1989. It’s in all my wedding photos. I tracked it down and gave my phone number to the original owner, but he wasn’t keen to sell. He passed away last year, though, and then I was asked if I wanted to buy it
Have you altered it in any way? Just new tyres
What’s it like to drive? An absolute cruiser, you just let it glide along the road. You have to drive wide around the corners
Where’s your favourite stretch of road? I think from Fairlight through to Kingston, 
heading up to Arrowtown. It’s a big stretch with great views, it’s a great journey
Top speed? I’ve been very gentle with it – I guess over 100mph
Best driving experience? The trial run for our Poker Run – six people and a box of Corona, you can’t go wrong. And a sober driver, of course
Worst driving experience? Haven’t had one
What other vehicles of note have you owned? An ’81 WB Statesman and a Chrysler 300
Best music to drive to? Tim McGraw
Describe your driving style: In the Black Beauty [the Chev], very easy
If you could go for a drive in any vehicle it would be a…? I love my Jags, but have to say it would probably be a Bentley. My Bentley of choice would be a GT coupe 6-litre V12
What was the first vehicle you bought? HT Holden
Do you belong to any clubs? No
