The Terraplane wins over another one

denverslim

My wifes' uncle from Mass came for a visit last weekend and spent a few days enjoying our great fall weather. He has some pretty serious heath issues is in his mid 80's and is confined to a wheelchair. What a cool guy though, sharp as a tack and with great sense of humor.
Anyway, back in the day, he owned a Hudson dealership near Marthas Vineyard Ma. I drug out my old Terraplane, spiffed it up a little and took it over to where he was staying. I figured he'd get a bit of a kick out of it, but I wasn't prepared for his reaction.
He wheeled around that ole car for an hour and a half, talking Hudson's, Terraplanes, cork clutches, suspensions, and straight sixes. Man, did this thing get his blood pumpin'.
I, of course loved every minute of it, probing and prodding for more stories, soaking up any tales (fiction or fact) that I could get. After a while, I asked him if he'd like to go for a ride in the coupe. Man, his eyes lit up like he had just won the lottery! I helped him in the car, cranked her up and we took an hour ride through the yellow aspens up into the mountains overlooking the city, with the ole T just purring through the trees. I don't know which of us us was having a better time! The three of us (he, myself and the T) bonded like I can never explain!

I often underestimate the value of this car!...slim

51hornet

Wow Slim thats a great story. These cars really evoke strong emotions in people.

Thanks for sharing, that story made my day.