Well, today I sold my beloved 260Z.
It was the weirdest feeling. I felt like I was betraying my loyal and faithful servant that had given me hours of pleasure and never let me down. I have had some amazing times with it, not least the James May/Damon Hill experience you all know about.
As I watched it drive away down the street I am not ashamed to admit I had a big lump in my throat - but then I am a bit of a soppy old tart when it comes to my cars.
So why did I sell it? Well I have owned the car for six years, have covered over 30,000 miles in it and felt I had truly experienced Z ownership.
The new owner - Tim, a lovely guy who I am sure will be on this forum before too long - made me an offer for it I could not refuse. I won't say how much because that is for him to reveal should he choose to do so, But I was happy with the price and he seemed very happy with the car.
And with the money, I will now go on to purchase other cars I have always dreamed of owning. There are so many cars out there I would like to drive before I shuffle off this mortal coil.
I have still got my Rover 3500S but have already got my eyes on another machine.
Obviously I won't be on the forum so much now I no longer have my Z but I will keep you posted if (or more likely when) I buy another car.
So it's goodbye from me (for now). I would like to thank the many members on here who have helped me over the years and whom I have got to know and, in many cases, met. For the most part, you really are a great bunch of guys - so keep on enjoying your Zs!
It was the weirdest feeling. I felt like I was betraying my loyal and faithful servant that had given me hours of pleasure and never let me down. I have had some amazing times with it, not least the James May/Damon Hill experience you all know about.
As I watched it drive away down the street I am not ashamed to admit I had a big lump in my throat - but then I am a bit of a soppy old tart when it comes to my cars.
So why did I sell it? Well I have owned the car for six years, have covered over 30,000 miles in it and felt I had truly experienced Z ownership.
The new owner - Tim, a lovely guy who I am sure will be on this forum before too long - made me an offer for it I could not refuse. I won't say how much because that is for him to reveal should he choose to do so, But I was happy with the price and he seemed very happy with the car.
And with the money, I will now go on to purchase other cars I have always dreamed of owning. There are so many cars out there I would like to drive before I shuffle off this mortal coil.
I have still got my Rover 3500S but have already got my eyes on another machine.
Obviously I won't be on the forum so much now I no longer have my Z but I will keep you posted if (or more likely when) I buy another car.
So it's goodbye from me (for now). I would like to thank the many members on here who have helped me over the years and whom I have got to know and, in many cases, met. For the most part, you really are a great bunch of guys - so keep on enjoying your Zs!