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62 years and holding

Nelson

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Today it is 62 years since I first drove my Mk2 Sprite away from Donald Healey's dealership in Warwick, England. I had no idea that Little Mo would still be driven by me 62 years later. It is still a blast to drive and has won many prizes. The drive back to my USAF base that day did not go as smoothly as I had expected. Half way back the car slowed down and coasted to a stop. It didn't take long to realize that my "petrol" tank was empty. A kindly local driver picked me up and returned me with a can of fuel from the nearest town which was ten miles away. Now, at 86 years of age myself, I wonder how long my little car will be able have me behind the wheel.
 

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Congrats to you! and to the car (little Mo right?) hope there is cake,
 

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Congrats Nelson, Nice to hear stories like this! :thumbsup2:
 

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Dang! I wish the decisions I've made in the last sixty some odd years were as wise and as fortunate as yours. And I'd like some cake too, please. Doug
 
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