I was talking with a friend the other day. He is a personal trainer, actor, model, interior designer. Right now he is between cars, so I asked him about what he was thinking about. He said he was undecided, that nothing was really speaking to him, but if he could have anything, he wanted something classical – vintage. “Like an old Benz sedan.” And it is funny, he can’t be alone. Maybe it is just me, but I have seen a lot of classic Benzes rolling around town. Most are in terrific shape, while a few could use a restorative touch, but are still pretty cool. Ironically, just a week or so ago, seeing a friend for dinner at his new house in the hills of Brentwood, he gave a tour which concluded in the garage. Parked at the far end behind his everyday car, a beautiful fully restored ’72 BMW. What was this? How come I never knew about this??? He’d always like them since he was a kid, so when he could, he bought one and restored it. It is beautiful… He uses it on the weekend to drive down to his house in Laguna Beach. So it got me thinking, did it really make sense to have a vintage as a toy, and if so what would mine be? I don’t think I could have one as my primary car – I am too addicted to the creature comforts ( not to mention safety features) a modern everyday cruiser provides. Besides, classic cars are a real temptation to thieves in LA, where there are rings specially dedicated to the sport. But, a second, beloved car, for weekend use would be a lot of fun. While I figure out mine, tell me yours…
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So, American luxury cars of that era were a unrestrained relevation to me. I loved the early 70′s Caddies. Hope to have one soon. Not an easy second car in the Back Bay of Boston…but worth it.
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