Jeannie's parents and their choice of cars represent something undesirable to Lou in this early loose limbed Velvets version of Rock and Roll. Pernod is the drink.
1954 Peugeot 203. If I was seized by the urge to drive overland to the old country I would do it in this and probably arrive fresh and relaxed. The 203 was a great success for Peugeot who achieved their goals without exotic engineering. The narrow aerodyne styling is full of post-war character and they feel modern to drive so you get the best of both worlds. For: New Zealand new and well kept. Against: Very little that I can discern from here.
1961 Sunbeam Alpine Series II. I am not sure if Maxwell Smart enhanced the image of the Alpine or not but it had problems already with its soft character setting it aside from its competitors. That makes it a good choice today if you are thinking about an MX5 as an alternative. This one comes with the desirable curvy hard top and is painted a fetching shade of powder blue. For: Say its a gift. Against: Nothing that can't be corrected. I would put the steel wheels back on if it were mine.
1965 Alfa Romeo Sprint GT. Bids have climbed to over 15K for this desirable Guilia coupe despite the fact it has a broken motor. The rest of the car looks satisfactory and it comes from South Africa so should be structurally sound. The rust under the rear screen is a little worrying but does not look to have progressed far. For: Mechanicals are easily sorted. Against: Bodywork is another matter.
1988 Bentley Turbo R. The vendor outlines electrical problems but is coy about what they are. The question to ask is could they be sorted for the 10K discount this one is offered at? The rest of the car looks opulent and they offer aircraft carrier launch system acceleration with a stately home interior. For: A car to impress folks. Against: Driven by crooked investment advisors.
1990 BMW 850i. Or you could put your money into this autobahn cruiser with barely any milage on it and enjoy its massive capabilities. It missed the mark on its launch by being a bit too subtle and lacking the track pedigree of previous models. This was to miss the point and if you have kilometers to travel, this is the way to do it. For: Almost new and giving away little to a modern car. Against: Lack of use is not always good with something this complex.
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