Old Cars Weekly

Lariat lassoed hobbyist

John Currie had the foresight to buy a new truck and keep it pristine. Now, more than 30 years later, he has a fine collector vehicle to show for his diligence.

As a teenager, Currie bought a yellow 1958 Edsel Citation convertible; that was in November 1962 and he still has it. In August 1995, Currie bought a red 1963 Mercury two-door Breezeway with a floor-mounted four-speed manual transmission. Again, he still has it. In 1988, Currie bought

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