The Porsche recently left us.
It was sold to an enthusiast in the San Francisco Bay Area. We’ve enjoyed the car for the five-plus years we’ve owned it, but lately, we just haven’t used it. Or thought much about it. So it’s outta here.
Not sure what comes next – we’re of the notion that when a treasure is sold off, at least part of the income probably should be used to invest in another treasure. And yes, in these difficult times, it also seems reasonable to use a major chunk of any such income rather more wisely. Savings, bills, etc.
But for now, the garage is very empty, and that’s jarring. So: Another collector car? No way. I’ve learned the hard way that that is way too expensive a hobby. At least it is for me.
Another motorcycle? I’ve not ridden since I sold my Ducatis more than 10 years ago. I thought at the time that it was no longer safe to ride in So Cal, given the state of traffic and overall driver skill. I’ve seen nothing to change my mind on that score.
Also, there’s this: One of the reasons I sold the Porsche is that I’ve arrived at the conclusion that it’s no longer reasonable to use gasoline as a recreational end in itself. As a means to an end, certainly – burn it to drive to the ballgame or to your favorite fishing spot, sure. But not just to burn for fun the way you would in a collector car. As always, your results may vary. But this means no motorcycle for me. As much as I adore the look of that yellow BMW twin now for sale at ProItalia Motors, my former motorcycle haunt.
Probably the garage will revert to use as a shelter for our regular road cars. What a shock that will be. Come to think of it, it’s probably time to pull our bikes (a couple of pre-suspension RockHoppers, and a couple of pretty nice Specialized and Trek road bikes) down from their racks there in the garage, air their tires up, and start riding again. Pretty hard to burn gas on a bicycle. And I’ll benefit from the exercise. Chilling thought.
-JFT
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