I weep every time I recall in my mind the sound of the crankshaft breaking while under no particular strain at all.
Either you're much older than you let on, Ted, or said automobile was well past its prime upon your acquiring it.
In any case, I'm surprised that your recollection wasn't somewhat lower in your anatomy, considering the riding qualities of said vehicle.
Geoff, the former BMC-trained mechanic (Which explains some of my odd tics and dementia)
This reminds me of the time I had to fabricate a new generator bracket for a Lotus. Upon presenting the owner with the bill, I inquired if he attanded yoga classes, and, when told to assume the Lotus Position, he sat with his arms outstretched and his feet pinched together. The owner, still looking at his bill, bent over at the waist, exposing his derriere, and said, "Oh, no, THIS is the Lotus position!"
