So, which was the more vintage period for tech: the 70s or 80s? Andrews reckons the 80s. "Computers were coming into vogue, and cars were more advanced," he says. "Not that I could afford them."
And he used a tape-loaded computer in his first job. "We just used it for stock control. I've an HP today. It's like lightning compared to it. It's the greatest and worst invention ever. No matter how fast they are, they're never fast enough." You're telling us.
Working in a Vauxhall dealership, it's not surprising Andrews grew up idolising the cars of the era. "I loved the Vauxhall Chevette, and the Audi Quattro blasted everything away. Now I get paid to drive them - it's like a childhood dream come true."
And while the cars may be timeless, he thinks not everything from the decade has retro chic. "I think the fashions should stay in 80s. Roll necks aren't very flattering when you're a gentleman of a certain age."
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