It's been my observation over the years that these cars have some strange
attraction for boys about age 10 and up (and up and up...). I had one poor
kid almost fall off his bike because he did a full 180 head-swivel as I went
past! In fact, these cars make a lot of people smile. That's one of the
things I really enjoy about them.
"James W. Anable, Jr." wrote:
> Last weekend, I had my '70 2000 in the "car corral" at the vintage races
> in Seattle. I entered it because it was for a good cause (Children's
> Hospital), and because I wanted to take it on the parade lap around
> SIR. The previous weekend, I almost changed my mind because the car
> needed a top and wasn't in the best condition. Gordon Glasgow convinced
> me to enter, anyway (thanks, Gordon).
>
> After several hours of cleaning and waxing (lots of help from my wife,
> Judy) and a new top installation, it looked presentable... at least I
> wasn't embarrassed to drive it in. The judging was done by kids, but
> even so, my car came in third in the 1960's and 1970's class, in front
> of some really nice cars (Porsches, Ferraris...). First place went to a
> Porsche and second was a DeThomaso Mangusta.
>
> It's not a show car by any means, but it is original and I guess that
> the kids must have liked it.
>
> Jim Anable
> Seattle, WA
> SRL 311 13571
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Renton, WA
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