Random 914 encounter at the gas pump, A true story of the most intimate kind |
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Random 914 encounter at the gas pump, A true story of the most intimate kind |
VegasRacer |
Aug 15 2010, 01:24 AM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,525 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
So last weekend I take Elvira out at sunset for an enjoyable 50 mile loop around Lake Mead. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
On the way home I stop at 7-11 for a large cola suurpee. When I come out of the store I see a guy leaning over checking out Elvira closely. He sees me comming and stands up straight. I notice he is still standing really close to the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) I nod and say 'Howdy' as I approach. His reply stops me in my tracks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Instead of the usual 'What year is it?' or 'My cousin/brother had one and we ...... This guy says "I built this car." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Turns out he is the son of the guy who created the car almost 20 yrs ago. He was 16 at the time and said he spent many hours with his dad at the shop bringing the car to life. He proudly said he even got to drive her a few times. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif) He said the thought the car was destroyed in a fire. He also told me he had an ablum of photos from his fathers estate. After almost an hour in the parking lot we agreed to meet this weekend and exchange momentos and talk more. (He said he wanted one of the original 1 SLIK6 license plates.) Well . . . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) he came over tonight and we talked about Elvira and other car stuff for hours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Here are a few of the almost 100 pictures I have been drooling over since my new friend left. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
VegasRacer |
Aug 15 2010, 09:41 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,525 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
The original owner ran the paint and body shop next door to Carl's Place. (Carl built the motor and other bits for my car) I am the 3rd owner of the car. The son said he never knew why his dad sold the car. The 2nd owner was a guy way up in northern Nevada. He ran the car a few times in the Silver State Classis and other open road races. The story I was told was that he scared himself. The car was parked in a warehouse for several years. I bought the car 6 years ago when he was disposing of assets prior to a divorce. Elvira is essentially the same as when 1 SLIK6 was created. I have needed / wanted to make very few small changes. Everything was done the right way the first time. The purple car is now yellow and lives in Colarado. A very nice husband / wife team campaign the car in the PCA race circiut. Attached thumbnail(s) |
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