, April 10, 1992 - North Shore News Bentley belongs toa vanishing breed From page 26 self-levelling supension, and disc brakes on all four wheels with an anti-lock system to haul this mechanical masterpiece to a stop in very short order. The Con- tinental R is the first Bentley to have four-speed automatic transmission with a console- mounted shift lever rather that a column-mounted lever. Rolls-Royce and Bentley interi- ors are truly wonderful. They look wonderful, they feel wonderful and they smell wonderful. Eleven Connully hides cover 200 square feet of sumptuously padded, or- thopedically designed seats and peripheral areas. Curl up your toes in the softest, thickest Wilton carpets you wiil ever see in an automobile. And admire the instrument panel and doors trimmed in a warm classical burl or straight-grain walnut. By the way, each piece is cut by hand and matched by the eye of a skilled craftsperson. No two cars have identical woodwork (al- thought I have never seen two Continental Rs in the same place to confirm thi A_ sophisticated automatic air conditioning and heating system features independent upper and lower systems, one at knee height, the other at head height. The air in the car can be changed twice a minute. Rolls-Royce claims that you could drive the Continental R from the Arctic Circle to the Equator without adjusting the system. The interior temperature would remain constant. Unfortunately, none of the journalists were permitted to take the Continental R out for a spin. To tell you the truth, I wasn’t anxious to drive the only existing North American example of the $300,000 super coupe around the streets of Vancouver. One small fender-bender or even a scratch on the many-layered, hand-rubb- ed paint finish wouid ensure that I would never again be allowed en- try into the British Isles. At the very least, I would be refused en- try to the Rose & Thorn. As a limited production automobile, the Continental R is likely to retain its value, a definite benefit when you're shelling out $300,006. Rumor has it that two cars have been ordered for lucky British Columbia residents. Volunteers honored at dinner NORTH SHCRE Community Services will host its annual rec- ognition night on April 28 at 7 p.m. at the Lucas Continuing Education Centre in North Van- couver. Volunteers from all three North Shore communities will be recognized along with five out- standing volunteers who will receive special awards. Entertainment will be provided by the Comedy Club and a rap group. Famed North Shore butcher Peter Black will act.as the master of ceremonies. The special award winners will arrive at the Lucas centre courtesy of North Shore Taxi Lrd. Free tickets are available at 985-7138. Series of wellness workshops NORTH SHORE Neighbour- hood House is inviting the public to a series of lectures that are designed to explore one or more | wellness issues of concern. Participants will be instructed by Lynne Cove, a_ registered nurse and level three trainer. Cove, who opened her own private practice as a wellness counsellor in 1986, presently of- fers creative well-being courses, seminars and private counselling sessions to groups and individu- Cash Back up to $1,500. 9 On selected models OAC 4 SALE 3 399 Brand new ae per mo, Phus Tax TP $19,152 Chrysler Magic ig Wagon. 7 pass, V6, Air Cand., AM/FM, cassettes, heavy duly suspension. eee incre or $1,000 cash back. 5 Door, Litback Aute, Driver Side Airbag, Ine ‘91 CHRYSLER LEBARON Convertible, Air Cond., V6, Tit & Cruise. Stk.#P292 In addition, she teaches Tai Chi and is currently a consultant for a community-based wellness program for older adults. The lectures offered are: e Monday, April 13, 7 to 9 p.m., How Stress Resistant Are You?; e Monday, April 27, 7 p.m., Building Self Esteem; ° Monday, May 4, 7 to 9 p.m., Seif Esteem and the Inner Child, *® Monday, May 11, 7 to 9 p.m., Assertis eness and Self Esteem; to 9 200, 5 Spd., 3 Year Full Coverage Warren "91 CHRYSLER STH AVE. Fully o condi cor, exceptiona fA Proud menberof The Northshore: [Kinguy Auto Fanly col nition. Stk #262 © Monday, May 25, 7 to 9 p.m., Co-dependency and Self Esteem: ® Monday, June 1, 7 to 9 p.m... Women's Issues and Self Esteem; ° Monda Creating Self Esteem. June 8, 7 to 9 p.m., Action Plan for The fee for each lecture is $12 and participants are asked to pre-register as space is limited. For more information call 987-8138. BRAND NEW } 92 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM | 2.5 EFI Engine, Driver Side Air Cond, Ti Tit, Cruise And More. , Impeccable Condition.