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Classic love story

David Chan and his son Brian explain why old cars are so dear to their hearts

Published Fri, Aug 25, 2017 · 09:50 PM

David Chan has spent most of his life (he's 72 now) around cars - building, restoring and racing classic British makes like MG, Lotus and Triumph. He still owns the motor workshop where he and son Brian painstakingly bring old cars back to life. It is filled to overflowing with vehicles in various states of repair, with assorted engine parts strewn around seemingly at random.

Mr Chan, who jokes that it wouldn't be a shock to find engine oil running through his veins, still owns the car his grandfather gifted him at 18 - a sure sign …

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