gone ...

[ramtops]

having talking about it for ages, we finally put the Ape* on Autotrader on Monday night.

at 6.30, someone phoned, asked a few questions, and said they'd come and see it. From 90 miles away ... We hadn't had a chance to tippex out the scratches from when someone keyed it, but we did get it valeted on Sunday, so we hoped for the best.

he had a good look and Pete took him out for a drive in it, up the windy road to Failand (the Ape always romped up that road), lad made me a derisory offer, and we bargained up to my price. He paid cash, and took him away. He was only a young lad, so ghod knows what the insurance will cost him.

six years I've had that car, and he's been enormous, huge fun, and has never let me down. I'll miss him (but my creaky old bones won't).


* my much loved twin entry turbo grey import MR2

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[thewingedteapot.livejournal.com]

That's the problem with so many great cars. While you are young and can get in and out easily either you can't afford them or you have to transport the kids around. Once the kids have moved on and you can afford the car you can no longer get in and out elegantly (if at all). That's why I'm going for a Honda Goldwing Trike when I retire (sing after me - "Born to be wild......"