The Sun (UK) - July 10, 2000
Cab
driver Brian Sanders is halfway to his first million - in miles
travelled in his trusty VW. Brian has driven his J-registered dark red
1992 VW Caravelle people carrier 511,000 miles - further than a trip to
the moon and back - in just six years. He has worn out three clutches
and a gearbox, but the original engine is still going strong. Proud
Brian, 56, said "By all accounts she's clocked up more miles than any
other VW on the road in Britain. She's been my pride and joy for six
years and she's never once let me down. The engine sounds as sweet now
as it ever did." His main route is taking holiday-makers between
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, and Manchester Airport, has taken good care
of his vehicle since he paid £14,000 for it. He said "The gap between
services is only 5,000 miles and sometimes I do that in 10 days, but
I've never missed taking her in to be checked over. I've gone through
five service manuals, and in return she's just run and run." Brian, who
started driving after being made redundant from his job as a colliery
under-manager, added: "I just fell in love with the Caravelle when I saw
her parked on the dealer's forecourt. The way she's running now, I
reckon she'll reach a million miles without any problem at all."
Source: willspin.com
