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for the Classics

By Casey Leger long interest in classic vehicles. “My
dad always had old cars and trucks,” he
pring has sprung, and what better says. Originally from Casselman, Joey
Sway to enjoy that salutary season moved to Cornwall in 2002 and has
than a ride in a classic van. April’s Eye worked as a mobile tire technician for
for the Classics features Joey Bastien Cornwall Tire for twenty-three years.
and his 1962 Ford Econoline. This Now 45 years young, Joey enjoys
vehicle caught Joey’s eye when it was the simple styles and history associated
posted for sale online. with classic automobiles. “Each one

“When I was a kid,” Joey explains has a history or story to tell in its own
“my dad had one that we drove around way,” he says. “Just like my ‘62 van
in. One day he got rid of it, and I told from Arizona.” He does all his own
myself that someday I would have my builds, repairs, and maintenance. He
own. Over thirty-five years later I saw has yet to create any memories with his
the post for this van, contacted the Econoline, but he’s looking forward to
seller, then three weeks later I took it the process. Photo Submitted
home. It’s a dream come true.” His new Joey’s proudest build took him a “Ford never produced one, so I decided At the moment he’s looking forward
ride was once a dry-cleaning delivery total of six years to complete. “It’s a to create my own. It’s truly a beautiful to attending shows and events with his
van. 1995 Ford Escort with a Mazda KLZE build and runs amazingly. This car is van.
Joey credits his youth for his life- v6 5speed conversion,” he explains. well known all over.”
“Come see why Ford is

Number One in Canada”

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