In 1964, Canadian media theorist Marshall McLuhan wrote: “The car has become an article of dress without which we feel uncertain, unclad, and incomplete in the urban compound.” Today, this remains true for many, including those who depend on public transit for their daily commute. And speaking of the automobile as an article of dress, there’s a lot of fun to be had driving around in style. Here is a selection of wheels fine, charming, and magnificent, spotted around the Lower Mainland and compiled by Vancouver is Awesome.
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Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4.
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1967 Volvo 220.
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Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud.
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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL.
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Sunbeam Tiger.
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Ford Thunderbird.
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Porsche 911 Turbo.
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Lotus Elan S1.
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The Mystery Machine.
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Porsche 911 Targa.
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Ford F-47.