August 31, 2007
Little red Mustang
So I finally sold my toy: a 1992 red convertible Mustang with white leather interior. I couldn't even watch as the man drove it down my driveway to its new home somewhere in the next town. Sometimes I still glance into the garage expecting to see it there. I was a newlywed without kids when I bought it brand new in Atlanta.
It makes perfect sense to sell it, but when should logic ever factor into a fun sports car? Especially a convertible. I drove this when I had my first born, strapping his little car seat backwards in the front seat. My son was cool before he even knew it.
Alas, with two kids and a highway commute to work, the little red car was relegated to a hobby car, and barely driven at all. It was worth more to me than the money that changed hands, but how do you put a price on great memories? And who is going to pay for that??
It's been a few weeks and I'm kind of healed from the experience, as time is a cure for many things. So I was driving home from work yesterday in my green mini-SUV and when I stopped at a red light, a little red sporty convertible pulled up along the left side. I think it was a Mazda. I couldn't help staring at it, the man and woman probably in their 50s didn't even notice my gaze. They were too busy chatting and enjoying the fresh air at their faces. I felt a little nostalgic for my Mustang. Will I ever get to have a convertible again?
Then they peeled in front of me and my question was answered when I looked at their license plate, and I'm not making this up. It said: "KDSRGONE."
Posted by Laura at August 31, 2007 10:43 AMPosted to Tara's Story
That little car had a personality all its own. Give it some time, you will heal! And when Austin and Tara are driving, they will think this car was an antique or something. You can get yourself a license plate that says BZMOM.
Posted by: karen wiz at September 1, 2007 12:10 AMI know them. She bought it for him when he turned 40 so he wouldn't have a mid-life crisis. Smart, huh? He's the head of computing services in the department next to me. And yes, their 4 boys are in high school and college...;-)
PS: it's a Miata.