By HOOK STAFF [email protected]

In 1992, Dave Richardson was a UVA undergraduate looking for a vehicle that would allow him to cart belongings into the hinterlands for pleasure or for work. Fifteen years later, he's still a student-- and he still drives his '87 Ford Bronco to conduct fieldwork for his studies as a graduate student in ecology and forestry.

When he purchased the truck, it had less than 50,000 miles; now it has 185,000. But he's nowhere near ready to trade it in. 

"It runs really well," says Richardson, explaining that he's taken it across some pretty rough terrain.

"I forded a couple of creeks I shouldn't have," he laughs, "but I was able to get out, no problem."

PHOTO BY HOOK STAFF

What drives you? Call 295-8700 ext. 239, then pull up in front of Hook headquarters at 100 Second St. NW, and tell us why you love your ride. Each week's featured driver will receive a free car wash courtesy of H&H Quality Car Care.

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