Goodbye old friend

Goodbye old friend

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CanAm

Original Poster:

9,261 posts

273 months

Saturday 6th April
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Today, after nearly 18 years and 50,000 miles, my beloved Renault Sport Blue Supersport has moved on to a new, younger owner.

I have many fond memories of the car and the events and places we've been to, but mostly the sheer fun of driving "that bloody stupid little car", as my late wife lovingly referred to it. Nothing else could compare to it.

PlywoodPascal

4,237 posts

22 months

Saturday 6th April
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I love thee, I love thee with a love that shall not die. Till the sun grows cold and the stars grow old.

Turn7

23,644 posts

222 months

Saturday 6th April
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I was considering letting mine go recently, until I thought about that exact picture….


Seeing my car drive away from me forever…. That made my mind up it was staying….. for a lot longer

Tupwood

168 posts

69 months

Sunday 7th April
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And the adventure continues…. Cherish your memories, make new ones in other ways, and take satisfaction that your car is now guiding someone else on their road to happiness.

slime bomb

142 posts

67 months

Sunday 7th April
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We don't own these wonderful little cars, we just look after them for the next custodian.

CanAm

Original Poster:

9,261 posts

273 months

Sunday 7th April
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Thank you everyone. Seeing it driving away reminded me of the comment by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails when he heard Johnny Cash's version of his song 'Hurt' - "It was like someone kissing your girlfriend"
But I could tell it was going to a good home and that Tim would look after it and enjoy it every bit as much as I did.
All good things got to come to an end
The thrills have to fade
Before they come 'round again

timbob

2,110 posts

253 months

Sunday 7th April
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So, the new custodian’s waving hand in the picture is mine!

A big thank you to CanAm for reaching out on my “buying advice” thread a number of weeks ago, a gentleman and a pleasure to correspond with. The car certainly does have a good new home and I’m sure it’ll create many new memories. Pleased I can keep it within the PH gang as well smile


Turn7

23,644 posts

222 months

Sunday 7th April
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Welcome to the world of Caterham !

Are you in the L7&C club ?

Where are you based ?

PlywoodPascal

4,237 posts

22 months

Sunday 7th April
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timbob said:
So, the new custodian’s waving hand in the picture is mine!
Both hands on the wheel please, you’ve got a treasured possession to look after.

timbob

2,110 posts

253 months

Sunday 7th April
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Turn7 said:
Welcome to the world of Caterham !

Are you in the L7&C club ?

Where are you based ?
Thank you! Yes, I joined up to the club a couple of months back when the search properly began. I’m based in Beds smile

Turn7

23,644 posts

222 months

Sunday 7th April
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timbob said:
Turn7 said:
Welcome to the world of Caterham !

Are you in the L7&C club ?

Where are you based ?
Thank you! Yes, I joined up to the club a couple of months back when the search properly began. I’m based in Beds smile


If you want to join a busy and friendly group of Beds Blatters, pm me….

Based around Beds bucks northants,