We all are big children, my friend. While we have better things than from the Past, they are other things which are much better. This kind of cars, for example, and a certain way to see Life, too. Thanks for your very interesting and well written comments

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9 years of pure pleasure: Volvo P1800E.

 
 By: amanico : September 20th, 2021-06:57
I never owned a car for such a long time! 9 years! I just made 60, 000 kilometers with it. And the magic is still here, like the very first day I took the steering wheel. Vintage cars can be a nightmare. This Volvo never let me down, on the road. Ok, I ha...  

Yes the Alpine is sublime too

 
 By: Centurionone : September 20th, 2021-10:35

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 By: PalmSprings : September 20th, 2021-07:18
I love this design. I remember looking at these a decade ago, priced at 10k euro or less for some. Different priorities and a bit too young to get something like this, else I would have loved to have owned one. There is nothing like this.

If a reader was not a ā€œcar personā€ before, then they surely will be after reading this top postā€¦Bravo!

 
 By: ArmisT : September 20th, 2021-07:54
Honestly, reading through this poetic post makes one reflect on the present times, everything that has transpired over the past year and half, and the future unknowns. In the same moment, it transports one back to a time of wonder, adventure, and a differ... 

;)

 
 By: aris d : September 21st, 2021-10:30

bravo

 
 By: psfparis : September 20th, 2021-09:29

Which Porsche is that?

 
 By: redbox : September 21st, 2021-20:00

This one....

 
 By: amanico : September 21st, 2021-20:54
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My '69 912 says hi!

 
 By: redbox : September 21st, 2021-22:00
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Whenever I see a P1800 I wonder 'what if someone stretched it'

 
 By: wover : September 20th, 2021-11:13
(correctly, not like this, but you might get the idea....): ...  

Stunning version! :)

 
 By: amanico : September 20th, 2021-16:52

That is a nice Ferrari, they had to get it right some time...

 
 By: wover : September 21st, 2021-12:38
Volvo made one sports car and it's an absolute marvel.

Well said!

 
 By: amanico : September 21st, 2021-12:55

it's the best Volvo ever

 
 By: Gelato Monster : September 23rd, 2021-00:38
For me personally the only beautiful Volvo . The other one I like is V70 1st gen. Its a cool looking grocery getter

That one is also a beauty.

 
 By: Gelato Monster : September 23rd, 2021-15:44
Personally I feel it is too flawless I like the 1st gen front view but adore the 2nd gen widebody fender

I can feel your love for your car in the write up.

 
 By: emcquillan : September 20th, 2021-11:16
You almost make owning it sound practical, but with a touch of romance. Lovely words for a lovely car.

What a great experienceā€¦

 
 By: myles721 : September 20th, 2021-12:09
Itā€™s one of the reasons I moved primarily to the waterā€¦.adventure! Especially on my supercharged jet skis. Selling my Z. Will probably (letā€™s face it) have to move to EVā€¦maybe a Tesla Plaid (which gulp I might have to ā€œshareā€ with my wife or just maybe a ... 

A wonderful write-up and tribute to the last of a certain ā€œanalogā€ automotive experience.

 
 By: BigAppleBill : September 20th, 2021-12:15
And yes, I would definitely be one of those people to stop and smile at this little charmer.

Nice post Nicolas

 
 By: JohnFM : September 20th, 2021-14:30
Interesting how an older car can give us pleasure and create a bond not only with us but others too. To a lesser degree, my 2001 325i does this, in part because it has aged well, has a stick, and is simple in ways that new cars arenā€™t. Even more so for yo... 

You describe pleasures that have been stripped from the new cars and replaced with Air Bags, Bluetooth, Cruise Control, Digital Display ... Z

 
 By: cazalea : September 20th, 2021-15:16
With a vintage car you and the car have to work together to get from A to Z. Mess up and you might be in the ditch or walking with a gas can in your hand. Now the car does 90% of the work, helped by Big Brother at the factory, showroom, or licensing autho...  

Agree with everything said. Thanks.

 
 By: RabidManatee : September 21st, 2021-00:17

totally agree

 
 By: Gelato Monster : September 23rd, 2021-00:31

I know what you're talking about,

 
 By: Mary Anny : September 20th, 2021-15:46
Because I have been driving a VW Transporter 1 and a fifty-year-old Mini Morris!!! Simply hope that who decides for us will let us keep those outlaw machines for a little more time! Enjoy it as much as you can Nicolas. Simone

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 By: Mary Anny : September 20th, 2021-18:11

:)))

 
 By: amanico : September 20th, 2021-20:27

ROFL!

 
 By: amanico : September 20th, 2021-17:28

Very well written

 
 By: Cookies : September 20th, 2021-16:13
I can feel the passion, smell the fumes, and almost hear the engine.

Hehe... Thank you, my friend.

 
 By: amanico : September 20th, 2021-17:28

Congrats.

 
 By: RabidManatee : September 21st, 2021-00:16
I think there are still plenty of people out there who feel the same way about cars and driving and not being tracked and taxed. And Iā€™m cautiously optimistic that our numbers are large enough to stop government from enacting mandates to the contrary. Fin... 

Merci, Orahu.

 
 By: amanico : September 21st, 2021-06:05

she is even more amazing when you place her together with those modern cars

 
 By: Gelato Monster : September 21st, 2021-01:20
i can only yearn for the smell of leather, engine oil, sounds and vibration as your drove her.

those modern sport cars,

 
 By: Gelato Monster : September 22nd, 2021-01:29
are different but somehow they look alike with continuous fluid line. IMHO beautiful but not stunning and lacking in character

Sincere Congrats !.. What a benchmark mileage ! I like so much its ā€œanalogā€ character

 
 By: hs111 : September 21st, 2021-14:04
As I also had the immense pleasure you once took me along with it within Paris, I do remember vividly how all this magic makes one indulge into a time-machine.. Continue to enjoy your signature treasure (a la Simon Templar) in the very best of your health... 

Aahh.. The (already famous) Alpine A110.. With pleasure looking forward to it !..

 
 By: hs111 : September 21st, 2021-15:32
In the meantime further happy tuning of it, as far as we could read. Best, hs

Yes, my friend... Superb. Thanks!

 
 By: amanico : October 2nd, 2021-07:18
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How I understand every word you sayā€¦

 
 By: moc : October 9th, 2021-12:23
I congratulate you on your beauty, and looking forward to your 10th anniversary and perhaps a soon together. Mo

Just browsing old car posts and came back to this one..

 
 By: Echi : October 23rd, 2021-03:11
One thing i love about chrome trim from this era or maybe even til the 70s-80s is that it reminds me of fine bevels on a watch case. Those little things that help define the shape of a car

Huge congratulations,,

 
 By: moc : November 5th, 2021-09:55
I can feel the love towards this beauty. Itā€™s a great feeling. Mo

Awesome car and writeup - thx

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : November 5th, 2021-19:21

Merci beaucoup, Hans.

 
 By: amanico : November 6th, 2021-08:00