My 'new' Roadster on its way.

Just got off the phone to the car transport people, and my 1999 Red Roadster should be arriving from Vancouver on Thursday, the 21st.

Coincidentally, that is my wedding anniversary (can't remember which one, though). What say I tell the wife this is her anniversary present? Think that will work????

Oh, well, she likes the car anyway. And if I can't remember which anniversary this is, she will certainly like the car more than me.

RJC

Robert,

Congrats on the new "baby". I know how you feel as I had my JPS delivered to me on our nations birthday, July 4th of this year. Mine is red too! The truck driver backed mine out of the trailer and I was running from side to side to insure there was no contact. I'm sure you will do the same, enjoy.

Bruce

When my first IM was delivered it started raining just before I drove it out of the semi-trailer and stopped raining just after I drove it into the garage. I hope you have better luck...:o)

I don't think my wedding anniversary is as important an event as your July 4th, but it may turn out to be to me!

I'm still arranging the flatbed transport, and yes, I will be like a mother hen when it arrives. Cluck, cluck...

Maybe it's a 'Red Rooster' instead.

RJC
(Message Edited 8/19/2003 3:14:31 PM)

"Train Derailment"

Bad news:

How would you like to hear those two words when you call up to find out when your new car will be delivered to you? That's what I heard this morning when I called the car transport company.

Good news:

It was then explained to me that it was the train ahead of the one carrying my car. I then was able to speak again...

So, looks like my car won't be delivered until Monday or Tuesday of next week. Christmas morning used to come faster when I was a kid, than this car :-)

RJC

Be still my heart

Its tough to wait, I know. I have made offer on a very nice VS subject to mech. inspection, which does not occur till Tuesday. If all is well, I get it next Saturday. I'm counting down the hours.......

I looked at your pictures. the car looks great!!!!!!!!!!!! what type of seats are in it?

Tell us the story of why the car was locked up for a period of time

Thanks.

The seats are Recaro. I was not too sure at first if I would like them, as I wanted the original looking seats. Henry at IM supplied the leather to Recaro to upholster the seats to match the rest of the interior, and they are very comfortable.

As for the car being 'locked up', the original owner had a spot of trouble and the car was held for a year or two by the government until the issue was resolved (this is the story as I understand it). I guess that helps to explain the low mileage for a four year old car (3,000 miles).

Now, to wait until it arrives....

For some reason, I can't load pictures to this site. I'll bug Ron Leonard again and ask him to post some more for me ;-)

RJC
(Message Edited 8/22/2003 11:35:30 PM)

Send 'em over and I'll post 'em. Bob, are you another of those guys who we hope can drive better than he can run a computer? ;-}
(Message Edited 8/22/2003 11:40:17 PM)

No need to worry, Ron. When I'm on the road with my keyboard in my hands, you'll safely be thousands of miles away.

Geez, how do I hold a keyboard, not spill my drinks (no cupholders in this car!) use the remote (!!?) for the radio/CD that comes with this car, and entertain my celebrity Right Seater all at the same time?

'Tis a far cry from my old Bugeye Sprite, beer bottles, a 45 rpm record player and my high school sweetheart.

Does life get better as we age, or do we just do the same old things in a different way?

RJC

Wow Bob, you had a 45 rpm record player in your Sprite? Cool!

45 record player in a Sprite would be no problem...what with its supple suspension!
Ron

The Rooster has arrived. I went to Toronto with a flat bed to pick it up, and just spent the last hour washing/cleaning it.

Now, for some nice miles before ole man winter sets in.

RJC

Robert: Your jaw muscles are going to be sore from that perpetual grin!
Cruise on!

BD

That's great Bob, but I think you got your priorities wrong. Drive the car first, clean it later. Well, I guess a quick wash is in order so it doesn't look too bad while driving around.

Well, car was safety inspected today, then licensed. No problem with either. It's registered as a 'ubuilt' or kit car here in Ontario, which means no emissions testing.

Just in time for Labour Day weekend, and a few days of good driving to really get to know how the car performs :-)

The Last Open Road beckons.......
(Message Edited 8/29/2003 12:00:59 PM)

Congrats man. Soon eastern Canada might have enough Speedsters to have a meet....

Yeah, maybe Eastern Canada to Northern California wine run!
Oh I envy you, the first weekend is great! Driving with a smile ear to ear, so proud, a little nervous. Just be sure to leave the car for small breaks from time to time.
-=theron

That's great Bob. I'm glad to hear it arrived safely.

The toughest part is the first time you park it in a parking lot and walk away to somewhere where you can't keep an eye on it.

I just got back from a milk run to the grocery store. I come out of the store and there was a larger crowd than usual, probably about 8 people. As I approach the car and reach for the door handle everyone steps back a bit embarrassed, and one guy sticks his head up high and in an authoritative voice says "What year Jag is it?". I managed not to burst out laughing, and just quietly said, "It's a Porsche". He as more than a little embarrassed. Soon you'll have stories like this too. Enjoy it to the fullest.

We forget that most people are not car savvy.
Ron