Kevin Lewis, a St Saviour Deputy and cinema enthusiast, owns an Alvis Stalwart ‘Stolly’ six-wheeled amphibious vehicle that he took to the UK in 2007 to help during the severe flooding.
When passed driving test?
1969, second attempt
First car?
1963 VW Beetle
Favourite car?
Aston martin DB5. I was offered one in 1969 for £650 and turned it down, well that was a lot of money back then
Favourite car chase in a movie?
In my book it just has to be ‘Bullitt’ starring Steve McQueen
Worst car?
The Renault with the bump under the windscreen
Current car?
A Fiat Punto
Dream car?
Aston Martin DB5. I think I have seen too many Bond films!
Motor sport interests and hero?
Off-road driving and British Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton of McLaren-Mercedes
Driving ambitions?
To drive/cruise from St Catherine’s to Carteret in my Alvis Stalwart
Do you think you are a good driver?
Not bad
What do you always carry with you on long journeys?
Good maps and plenty of still drinks
Who would be your preferred passenger on a long journey.
My wife Isabella – 100 Brownie points please
What makes you angry when you are driving?
Dangerous, impatient drivers
Have you ever been involved in a crash?
Not for many years
What do you listen to when you are driving?
News or chat shows
How could Jersey’s roads be improved?
Widen the end of the duel carriageway, redesign the roundabout at Beaumont and set all traffic lights to prioritise main roads out of town at five o’clock and get people home
Do you clean your car and how often?
Not very often. My States colleagues call my car the skip on wheels
• Picture above: Deputy Kevin Lewis steering his Alvis Stalwart and, below, in front of the vehicle
