Photo: I never did discover who the owner was, but I was captivated by the beauty of the machine.
Faces All A Grin
If it could dance
this car would tango
it’s chassis would chasse
and holding the clutch in
pressure is building nicely
while the wheels begin to spin,
black smoke arises
there’s an old child within,
now letting out the clutch at last,
suddenly we’re airborne,
our faces all a grin.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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What fun!
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Yes, I’d have loved a ride in that.
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and chitty chitty bang bang is reborn … great fun poem … great your SOH is intact 🙂
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Never lose your SOH I say 🙂
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yes I try to keep mine close by …
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me too Kate, it has often saved my life.
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true we can’t underestimate it’s power!
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I love antique cars, go to car shows all the time, this is fabulous. She is a beauty too..
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She really is, I’d have loved a ride in it.
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Me too 😊
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🙂
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oh that is a beauty, i can see why you were enamoured!
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Yes indeed, a real beauty, thanks Gina
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Much like you, the car makes a statement! Can’t miss this one in the car park.
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I loved the way you have weaved humor around the prompt. A very different take, Paul.
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Megha thank you for taking time to respond – very much appreciate your encouragement.
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Somebody’s Baby
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Mine, mine, mine … please 🙂
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it would be a fun ride no doubt
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Reminded a bit of the movie Grease
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Love it! Really cool car!
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I would have loved a ride in it, bet that engine purrs beautifully.
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Yes, Nothing like a little power under the hood!
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Absolutely
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Great humor, Paul. Reminds me of Chitty-Chitty Bang Bang.
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Oh yes, such a great story/movie. Thanks Mark.
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So cool. Would love to take it for a spin. Fun post!
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Thank you Sandy – yes, Grease is the word
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I love the poem! What car!
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Yes, what a car
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Great photo and I could feel the anticipation of a ride in the old gem.
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Absolutely, love to take it out 🙂
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Ah, the love connection between man and car! 🙂 Very good Paul!
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Oh to give it a run 🙂 thanks Christine.
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Will it be sexist to say men will be men! Really enjoyed this. 😃
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Not sure, because many women responded to my various car posts in similar fashion, so maybe, lol, glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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😊😊
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Love it
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Thanks
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