PAGE lOA. Wli'rBY FI:î'uSS DIIlM MOVES.-NOVEMBER Il. 1987 Just~~~ lokn o smtingdfent jus~~ ~~the years.mthd*fe e John DeLorean introduced not only a new automobile but a legion of enthusiasts when the sleek, spor- ty models bearing his name hit the North American market in the early 1980's. One of those enthusiasts even asked to be buried in his DeLorean a fter the final moment had arrived. Another enthusiast, Gord Edmunds of Whitby, wouldn't go quite that far. But he has nothing but praise for the model he has owned for three years. "It's beautiful. It drives like a proper luxury car, not an American sports car," says Edmunds, who owns a mechanical repair business. He bought it in Markham for $25.000, the latest of several sports cars lie has bought and sold over It was obscure, a littie dii- ferent." he says of the stainless steel vehicle with the guil wing doors. For a time it joined the Bricklin he owned. one of 2.088 made i Nova Scotia in a 14-month span in 1974-7.5. He kept the Bricklin. which he also enjoyed. for one and a haif vears. Such cars he uses only on weekends. lIt's always nice to have somnething that is not seen every day." says Edmun ds. "You might go through your whole life and neyer see cars like this. "It's nice to have whether you have it for a lifetime or a few years. Choose tire to suit the need The ideal choice The perfect winter tire really does flot exist, but there are tires on the market which can respond to almost any situation: so, choose the tire which can adapt best to your specific needs. The choice bas to meet your kind of driving requirements. The Michelin range is well-recognized in this area: the X-MS-PLUS, for example, the most i'ecent Michelin winter tire, is primarily designed for North American vehicles. It of- fers a quiet ride and excellent trac- tions. Trhe revolutionary SMplus S100 is especially well-suited for icy roads, and is designed primarily for imported cars. Certain types of tires perform better on certain types of vehicles: light trucks, cars, four-wheel drive vehicles, etc. An authorised Michelin dealer can be of great assistance in helping you make your choice. Valve caps In winter, valves can be a source of concern; the repeated effects of freezing and thawing can cause air loss. An important piece of advice: use valve caps and make sure that they are well-tightened. GORD EDMUNDS BETWEEN A i'ejected a few offers for the DeLorean 1)eLorean and Bricklin ini his driveway. but says lie is always on the lookout for lie no longer owns the Bricklin anid has 'bsomething different." g TOP QUALITY COLLISION & REFINISHING LTD. NOW HAS THE BLACKHAWK@ UNIVERSAL MEASURING SYSTEM I 4.! 3., Simuitaneo'us measuremelit in ail 3 dimensions. Length * Width * Height The P-188's award-winning design permits precise pulling (to within .5 mm.) and Top Quality Collision will offer one full-year guarantee on al repairs made to damaged vehicles as well as unibody and paint warranty. Top Collisioni honiors ail insurance estimates. (Service cars available on request.) 1795 Victoria St. W., Whitby HARWVOOD IlAVE DURHM i Hl B Denniis or Ken 430m1165 MWY *2 R (LKE RE' VICTORIA LRC T ~ST. W. FN Ken Jimmo LAKE ONTANIO Il Lennls Symes Ns' r hl g m- - amommouffmma a IFA BAYILY ST r-