- Story by Maggie Jackson Photography by Don Denton

Langford City Councillor, Matt Sahlstrom, has been in love with cars since he was a toddler. 91裸聊视频淢y parents have always maintained my first word was car. When I was around three years old, we lived next door to my Uncle Richard, a car collector, on what is now Knockan Hill in Victoria.

Matt91裸聊视频檚 first classic car was a 1965 Mustang. 91裸聊视频淚 had a 1968 Ford custom, 2-door post, but when I owned it, it wasn91裸聊视频檛 a classic yet. My first stock car back in 1977 was a 1956 Ford,91裸聊视频�

Matt bought his Mustang from a family friend. It had sat in his garage for 10 years when Matt bought it. 91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檝e owned the 1965 Mustang for about 19 years now. It91裸聊视频檚 special to me because it comes with a history that is close to me. The previous owners knew I would take good care of it. We still call it 91裸聊视频淛osh91裸聊视频� as the previous owner had requested.

Matt91裸聊视频檚 other car is a 1984 Ford Thunderbird Fila. This car is as unique as it is classic as there were only 500 made. Of those, only two of these rare birds came to BC. Matt was able to purchase it from the original owner about 10 years ago. 91裸聊视频淓verything on the T-bird Fila is 100% original,91裸聊视频� he said. 91裸聊视频淚 always regretted selling my 1986 Thunderbird years ago. My younger brother Robert, a Ford mechanic at Suburban Motors, found the Fila Thunderbird online and alerted me right away. He knew it would fill the gap the 91裸聊视频�86 left in my heart and my garage.91裸聊视频�

The Thunderbird has some interesting options including: a kidnap latch in the trunk, white leather interior, toggle for premium sound and a hand pump that inflates the seat for lumbar support. 91裸聊视频淭he lights also come on when it gets dark,91裸聊视频� Matt said. 91裸聊视频淲hich was very premium for 1984.91裸聊视频�

When it comes to driving his classics, Matt knows just where to take them. 91裸聊视频淚 love to drive these cars through the country roads of Langford and Metchosin and drive along the Esquimalt Lagoon. I love the fresh air, the peacefulness, the winding left and right turns. Most of the time it91裸聊视频檚 like I91裸聊视频檓 the only person on the road. No one tailgating me or rushing me. I just get to take it all in, the scenery and the pleasure of driving these cars.91裸聊视频�

Matt would also love to get his hands on a 1959 Cadillac. 91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檓 the same age as the car,91裸聊视频� Matt said. 91裸聊视频淚 love the huge fins and the characteristic front grill. My Mom and Dad gave me a 1959 Cadillac Bourbon Decanter on my 50th birthday.91裸聊视频�

In a perfect world, he91裸聊视频檇 also have a 1935 Chrysler 2 door businessman coupe. 91裸聊视频淢y uncle Richard had one of those too. It was kept in a heated garage on its own and covered in blankets. I used to sit in that car for what seemed like forever, dreaming of owning it and driving it on the streets. Maybe someday.91裸聊视频�