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Roadster story in Washington Post
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 1:41 pm
by vorpal
Subscription needed, I think, but here is the link:
Washington Post Roadster Story
Re: Roadster story in Washington Post
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:00 pm
by jhayden
Rob,
Thank you for posting this -- I sent an email to John Kelly (the author) with the link to your post to let him know that the 311s.org community appreciates thoughtful and well-informed journalism such as this.
Jon
Re: Roaster story in Washington Post
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:18 pm
by Gregs672000
Selling my car would be like selling one of my lungs. I understood his reasoning and perception of (his) reality, but honestly I'm pretty confident of my car's reliability. I'd much rather have my 67 Roadster (even with my modern EFI and ignition) break down on the side of the road than my modern cars. At least there would be a chance I can fix it with tape, glue, a bolt, some wire, an adjustment or a quick replacement. I think the mechanicals of an R or U motor are just as reliable as modern cars. Unless I have a scanner (with me, I have one for the 2000 BMW Z3... pretty much have to) I'm at a loss with all the complicated systems on board a modern car. Good article though! Too bad he didn't ask us first before he sold it... might still own it!
Re: Roaster story in Washington Post
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:27 pm
by Bwk2000
“… driving it around Washington was a white-knuckle experience. On the Beltway, it was a fragile canoe amid the tankers and battleships of SUVs and 18-wheelers …â€
Totally can relate with the author. Every time a rig overtakes me in the ‘fast lane’, it’s always a sobering experience seeing all those tires taller than my car and attached to 40 tons of questionable maintenance passing by at about a couple arms lengths away - Think I know how a mosquito must feel
Re: Roadster story in Washington Post
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:23 am
by RussellC
I happen to be the runner up on this BaT auction and was lucky enough to see this car in person before it sold to the new owner in Florida. John was great and we shared a few stories about our cars and I could tell he really did love the car but it was time to let it go to someone that would actually drive it. I so wanted to be that guy but I had a hard number I could not exceed so I reluctantly let it slip away. I'm sure in a few years time I will look back and kick myself for not blowing the budget as this care can only appreciate in value. Not to mention all of the miles of smiles in between I would have had.
I did get to buy a spare hood from the new owner that went with the sale so at least I can say that...
