Sky, trees, sky, air, sky, sun, sky, road, sky, speed. There’s nothing quite like driving topless on an autumn day. It feels like it’s me who’s topless, as much as the car is. Liberated. Sun-kissed. A fast girl. Tom’s Z3, who is named Zoe because it suits her, will be 20 next year. Tom has … read more Driving Ms. Zoe
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100 grand
My girl Charlotte turned 100 today. I’ve been watching the odometer and I kept thinking of the lyrics from that John Denver song, “On the Road”: Back in 1958 we drove an old V8 and when it’d gone a hundred thou’ we got out and pushed it a mile If I could have, I’d have … read more 100 grand
Metal to the pedal
With all the winter slip-sliding on the roads, you’re bound to notice dings and scratches on your car when spring rain washes it clean. But say you can’t afford to re-paint your car. What would you do? Save your pennies? Good idea. You’d probably need less than $400 in pennies to cover your car, and then you’d … read more Metal to the pedal