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Article: Rear View Mirror: STEEL THE LIMELIGHT; FORD FIESTA STEEL Fords limited edition Fiesta is a bargain that's too good to be missed.(Features)
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- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- February 4, 2005
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Byline: Brian Twomey
WHEN my legs finally grew long enough for me to be able to step on the clutch while simultaneously look over the steering wheel I learned how to drive.
I was 10 and an aging green Mk 1 Ford Fiesta was the first car I ever drove. Like many of my generation, I ground the gearbox and stalled the Fiesta's motor as I took my first furtive steps towards motoring.
There must be thousands of drivers the length of Ireland who first drove a Fiesta. It was the default first car and has been one of Ireland's most popular cars since its ...