Yep, the Buick/Datsun story happened in my world too, when a Japanese car backended a parked early 70's Buick across the street from my apartment while the Buick's owners were away. I was never certain that the owners of that Buick, which was already a beater, were even aware that the accident had taken place since signs of the event were not that obvious and all traces of the totaled Japanese car had been removed.
"We are not buying some product we need, we are buying what we want to be."
Gold, my friend.
Lol at 3 gallons to the mile. I remember driving some tanks. Sadly, right now, I'm in love with my inherited 2007 Ford Five Hundred. My wife doesn't like to drive it because it's more boat-like than what she prefers. It doesn't handle well. It's bulky. But I love it because it reminds me of some of the metal machines I used to drive in days gone by. But in days gone by, it too would be a cheap toy car, demolished the instant a "real" car ran into it.
Yep, we are an all image no substance society, sad really…..BTW, gave your “lunchtime in Rome” podcast a listen, specifically the acceptance episode, fascinating discussion!
Yep, the Buick/Datsun story happened in my world too, when a Japanese car backended a parked early 70's Buick across the street from my apartment while the Buick's owners were away. I was never certain that the owners of that Buick, which was already a beater, were even aware that the accident had taken place since signs of the event were not that obvious and all traces of the totaled Japanese car had been removed.
They were definitely built to last ...
Fantastic article Bagholder.
"We are not buying some product we need, we are buying what we want to be."
Gold, my friend.
Lol at 3 gallons to the mile. I remember driving some tanks. Sadly, right now, I'm in love with my inherited 2007 Ford Five Hundred. My wife doesn't like to drive it because it's more boat-like than what she prefers. It doesn't handle well. It's bulky. But I love it because it reminds me of some of the metal machines I used to drive in days gone by. But in days gone by, it too would be a cheap toy car, demolished the instant a "real" car ran into it.
Yep, we are an all image no substance society, sad really…..BTW, gave your “lunchtime in Rome” podcast a listen, specifically the acceptance episode, fascinating discussion!
Awesome! That one really hit home for me, big time.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1D56oktMoZ2qIo8jcHNgCy?si=0269de10f5f44f05