Cars
I was thinking the other day about the cars I’ve owned and thought I’d capture those stray thoughts.
First car (1969): 1957 Chevy. Of course the car I wanted was the cool two door. But at sixteen I managed to get a four door. It was navy blue and basically a tank. But it did manage to get me (and my mother’s 76 credit card and five dollars in cash) from Portland, Oregon to Laguna Beach, California after I had a fight with a girl friend. Ah those wonderful teenage years.
Second car (1975): 1967 MGB-GT. Full of rust, with a bad rear end that I had to replace. My friend had a great little MGB roadster and after driving it I really wanted an MG. Alas this wasn’t the one to buy. Lucas prince of darkness etc. Sold it and got…
Third car (1978): 1978 Volkswagon Sirrocco. Wow… that was a great little car. Only new car I’ve bought. Almost indestructable and quick. I finally had to run a red light and get broadsided to get rid of it. It was as fun to drive as the MG, without the headaches.
Third and a half car (1985): 1957 MGA Roadster. A classic British sports car. So classic that when I bought it, it had no brakes. I managed to keep it running for a couple of years and then it ended up parked in my garage.
Fourth car: 1988 Honda Prelude SI. Best handling car ever. It had a unique four wheel steering system that made if feel like you were spinning in place when turning at low speeds. I regret selling it. I should have restored it instead.
Fifth car: 1997 Acura Integra. Ho hum… not a bad car. Handles well, low maintenance. Obviously I’m getting old.
Fifth and a half car (2001): Had the 57 MGA rebuilt. Engine, brakes, suspension etc. Then I rear ended a Suburu Outback. So back to the shop for a year of body work. It’s pretty sweet now.
Sixth car (2006): 1960 Austin Healey Roadster. Fully restored and sweet. Just came back from a run in the country in it.
Seventh car (2015?): 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. I like it better than the Integra, but it does have some blind spots.