Cool cruiser, have fun with it! I always say we are just temporary holders of this iron, it lives on after we are long gone.

 

 

what a great story.that is a beautiful car.i am sorry for your loss.it sounds like he was almost a brother to you.i am glad that his wife honored his last wishes and sold you the car.i hope that she gets better.i know that you will never forget them.i will bet that he was with you all the way home.congratulations.

 

Yes John I do have the side panels just had them off for the trip , cooler for the car and driver . I don't want to start a philosophical - religious debate but completely out of the norm for me I talked to Doug quite often on my trip home . And I know his wife and many of our common friends have said that this is where the car belongs . As a little more to the story , we were no more than new friends when we made a bet " I honestly don't remember what it was about or what the cost to me was if I lost " but he was so sure of his position my prize was the car for a weekend . He lost and I really didn't expect him to honor it " I would have had a hard time " but he did let me have it . Years later I told him I would have had a hard time giving that car to anyone let alone a new friend . His answer was that he knew he could trust me and that we would be great friends for along time to come . He was correct .

 

In garage in the dark but you get the idea .

 

Wonderful tribute to a friend. Also, nice car.

 

 

Beautiful car, I'm glad you got the car and are able to remember your friend with it.
cheers
Josh