Americans have no class...(sigh)
Yesterday I took our new (at least to us) 61 Chrysler Newport out for a
maintenance cruise (fuel up, warm the engine, lurch around the block or two)
and I stopped into a gas station. Immediately drew a crowd (the car does
looks good) and one guy asked me how it drove. I stated that it's a neat
car to take a few people around in, but I really liked "driving" our Triumphs
better. More than one person asked why I wanted to drive those pieces
of fecal matter around when I had a "real" car. I then tried to explain
that old sports car driving is a totally different experience than cruising
a full-size behemouth, the tight curves, the wind in the hair, etc. To no
avail - nobody bought the ying and yang arguement. The opinion was that I
get rid of the Triumphs and buy another large American car, preferrably a
`55-57 Chevy.
Fools(Not that mid-50's Chevys are bad, mind you).
I suggest we set up an encounter group for Detroit-blinded Americans. We
first show them the simplicty of an LBC, then we give them a cap, scarf,
driving gloves, and set them free behind the wheel. If not that, how's about
electroshock therapy? I'm sure others can come up with more appropriate
treatments.
Speaking of therapy, I feel better now. Hope every one has a great weekend.
Drive them cars.
Bruce Clough
'62 TR4
'81 TR7
& some larger iron
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