Automotive

In 1984 I had been working for an automotive publisher for 5 years. I was 33 years old. My boss handed me a peachy assignment one day - "Go check out this new vehicle." That in itself wasn't unusual, but he wasn't sending me to the dealership across the r...  

...and a really fun read. The 'pre surveillance' good old days...gone but not forgotten : )

And back then it was strictly 55mph in most states. You never got pulled over? Bravo!

I did have a card from the PR guy, and he said it was insured, but who knows? Maybe there was a manufacturer plate or something. I can’t remember… 37 years ago.

CHRYSLER CORP. FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CARS Platform Years Vehicle Type Chrysler Dodge Plymouth Eagle Jeep L 1978–1990 subcompact car - Omni 024 Charger Rampage Horizon TC3 Turismo Scamp - - K 1981–1989 mid-size car LeBaron Town and Country Executive Aries 400 ... 

Once for obviously speeding down an on-ramp to the freeway at 80 mph I said, "Officer, the car MADE ME DO IT" (and it wasn't the 2CV or the Peugeot 505 Estate), it was the Buick Turbo Regal Then I got stopped in Prague by a cop who had been following me f...  

Didn’t really ze you’re such a great writer as well you man of 1,000 talents

I remember hiring a later version in Florida, it was a very comfortable vehicle for doing long distances, with a lot of kit onboard.

Good stories, great pictures, merci!

Real history, thanks for sharing. I look forward to more of your 🚘 stories.

Photo from a long ago trip to Europe, in a 2CV ...