As well as looking after the house, we also did a bit of car sitting for a friend. The car we looked after, and still do from time to time, is a rather special car, especially for such a car enthusiast as me. It is a Austin Healey with a 'B' plate which makes it pretty old - 48 years in fact - many times old than me, and even older than Ungi!
As you can see it is a fantastic red model - what better colour can there be for a classic sports car? And on a nice day we can fold back the roof and go for a spin with the wind ruffling our fur.
As you might expect we turn quite a few heads when we go out in this car, affectionately known to us as 'Vroom'. We'd like to think this is because we cut such fine figures behind the wheel/windscreen, but it probably has as much to do with the fantastic throaty engine roar and the classic good looks of the car.
Being able to drive and look after this magnificent car was seventh heaven for me and I can honestly say I wasn't envious of the Camino walkers. I'd much rather have been behind the wheel of Vroom, which I was.
The current wintry weather and dark evenings means Vroom stays firmly tucked up in his owner's garage. I can't wait for the spring when I'll hopefully be allowed to take him out again. Before then we'll have to find Ungi a better booster seat as the wooden Rioja case he was sitting on to give him a good view, was apparently a bit uncomfortable!
Lots of love, Blue Bear and Ungi.
3 comments:
You look like you are in your element Blue Bear though I bet yr mechanic skills are needed from time to time - one of the draw back of a vintage model! Ungi also looks very dashing in his co-ordinated jumper!
You look like you are in your element Blue Bear though I bet yr mechanic skills are needed from time to time - one of the draw back of a vintage model! Ungi also looks very dashing in his co-ordinated jumper!
M. B. hope Ungi gets a booster cushion for Christmas - they think a Rioja case sounds very painful. He must be a real enthusiast to have put up with it!
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