This is in the NY Times
P1900 hunt
Personally, I think he's gone over the top. But these cars do engender a type of fanaticism. It's a fun read. Enjoy
P1900 Car 67: Cult of Personality
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"What then? Then, he says, he’d pull the engine from No. 66, strip any other parts he needed to bring No. 67 up to snuff and sell the remains.
When pressed, Mr. Jansson admits an attachment to No. 66. But in spite of its charms, the car seems unable to provide Mr. Jansson with one essential element: closure.
“There is a certain sentimental...” he said, trailing off again. “And it’s a dream car to drive, you know.” He seemed hesitant to delve deeper. “But if 67 showed up,” he said, brightening, “I think it would be a nicer vehicle to attend to.”
Yeah, that's a little over the top to me. Why not keep both?! But it is a great story.
I WANT ONE! That's a really cool looking car. That and a '68 Mustang...some day...
When pressed, Mr. Jansson admits an attachment to No. 66. But in spite of its charms, the car seems unable to provide Mr. Jansson with one essential element: closure.
“There is a certain sentimental...” he said, trailing off again. “And it’s a dream car to drive, you know.” He seemed hesitant to delve deeper. “But if 67 showed up,” he said, brightening, “I think it would be a nicer vehicle to attend to.”
Yeah, that's a little over the top to me. Why not keep both?! But it is a great story.
I WANT ONE! That's a really cool looking car. That and a '68 Mustang...some day...
'98 S70 T5
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2016 Chevy Cruze Premier
A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!