Ok, so update on Nigel…we’ve got a surgery date…next Monday! I’m hoping that when I post later next week, I’ll be telling you all about how he’s walking! We do know he won’t be walking normally for months simply because his muscles have atrophied in his right leg. But, I have faith we are finally coming to the end of this saga! You, however, came for the fun, right? My ten favorite cars are in no particular order except for number one!
Without further ado…
1999 Saab 9-3 This was my first real car. I picked it out. I negotiated the deal. I signed the loan (and it was a huge one). I absolutely adored this car. It was black and had grey leather seats. This car had a turbo engine in it. When you stomped on it, ya’ll, it could move! Not that I ever did that, of course! One of the fun details about these funny looking (to some, not me) cars was that the ignition was in the console, right there in the middle of the car by the gear shift. That’s because Saab cars were made by the same company that makes airplanes. Apparently, that’s where you’d put the key in an airplane. Wait, do airplanes have keys?
1974 Ford Pinto Nigel had a couple of cool cars, and then he met me! I coerced persuaded him we needed this cute little orange Pinto. Of course, he succumbed to my whining charms and bought it. It was a four speed. Before he bought it, he said I’d need to learn how to drive a four on the floor. So, we took it for a test drive. This was back in the days when the salesmen knew and trusted you and let you take the car without them. We went on a back road (those were easy to find in my hometown), and Nigel showed me what to do. I am proud to tell you I only killed it once or twice before I was driving that cute little pony like a pro. I can also drive three on the tree!
1963 Split Window Coupe Corvette I mean, c’mon, doesn’t everyone want one of these? Can’t you imagine driving down the street with the Beatles playing “I Want to Hold Your Hand?” I would take this one, but I’d prefer the baby blue color!
2027 Corvette Just like potato chips, you can’t have just one! I really like the sleek lines of the new Corvettes. Nigel prefers some other body style. I know if he had his druthers, he’d buy one. But, the last surgeon told him they would be terrible for him to sit in and then try to get out of! I just think they’re cool!
1965 Pontiac GTO This was the car that started it all! Nigel’s car looked exactly like this one (minus the blonde). I would watch him working on it out my bedroom window. I never got to ride in it because he sold it in order to buy a 1969 Ford Fairlane! Just google that and wonder at how a man’s mind works! How could you give up this beautiful piece of machinery for a car like that?
1976 Mercedes 450SL – When Nigel and I got married, I wanted one of these so badly! I told him I wanted one for our 25th anniversary. That came and went 25 years ago! I would still take one, though!
Volkswagen Bus I really don’t care what year the “bus” would be as long as it was in pristine condition and ran like a gazelle. I have always wanted one just because I think they’re super groovy! I probably would have it wrapped in vinyl…big colorful flowers! I’d even hang that fringe with balls at the windows.
2009 Saturn Sky – I actually had this car! Nigel bought it for me for Christmas. That had to be the biggest surprise I’ve ever received. I came home after school, and the garage door wouldn’t go up. Nigel was at the front door, motioning me to come in. I was a little upset (read really mad) that he didn’t open the door. He said to come on in. He led me over to the garage door (the one connecting the house to the garage) and opened it. There it was! I was absolutely shocked. This was the last year they produced this car. We had actually seen it on the car lot a week or two before. I said something about someone was lucky to get that car! And, she was!
2026 Audi RS 7 – I have always liked Audis, and this would be my preference if I were buying one today.
Duesenberg Model J – Now, being a lifelong Hoosier, I had to include an Indiana made car. Nigel and I lived about 45 minutes from the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum in Auburn, Indiana. One year, we rode our motorcycle to the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Festival in Auburn held on Labor Day weekend. Boy howdy! They have a parade of these beautiful classic cars, and that’s when I fell in love with this big old grande dame of automobiles. We also visited the museum several times over the years. If I had a spare couple of million dollars, I would buy one. Unlike Nigel, I would drive that baby all over the place…well, maybe not in downtown Indianapolis. Nigel thinks, if you spend that much money, you should park it and just admire it. Nope, no way, not a chance! If I buy something as wonderful as a Duesenberg, I’m gonna drive it! Of course, I’d also spend a small fortune on upkeep and gas! But, wouldn’t it be worth it? Just look at this beauty!
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I know many of you aren’t really all that interested in cars. But, I live in Central Indiana. We can hear the NHRA drag races going on over Labor Day. We can also hear the Indy 500 if the wind is just right. And, I just happened to marry a gear head. Cars sorta became a thing for me over the years. So, can we talk? Are you a car person, a truck person, or an SUV person? What is your favorite car you’ve ever owned or wish you owned? Which of mine would be an absolute no for you? Please leave a comment or two, and we can talk. I promise to respond as soon as possible.
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It’s rare that I say “oh, what a beautiful car”. Today all cars look the same to me which could well have to do with all that black, blue and grey tones. I already said that I always loved the VW Beetle Convertible, but I never had one.
From your list I like the Mercedes (living not far from them, I’m legally bound to), of course the VW bus (sat in one of those a lot), and the Duesenberg.