Dateline July 18, 2005
Penny was listed on eBay.
I flew to DFW and drove a rent-a-car to a residence in Plano, TX to be introduced. I loved her photos in the ebay listing. They did not begin to do her justice.
I was a gonner before the garage light was fully illuminated. It just kept getting better by the second. The sound of the 350 cu. in Chevy ZZ4 motor as amplified by dual Flowmaster 40 exhaust pipes. I melted and the deal was done.
Later, I would joke that I was thankful that President Clinton signed family leave act. Because I had justification to take a full week off work to bond with the newest member of my family.
Me, and 1957 Chevy Belair, 2 door sedan. In the vernacular of a Hot Rodder, a POST. Sierra Gold and Adobe Beige. Sweet, like a Root Beer Float, and pretty as a Penny.
She was my 57 Penny. I was nestled in and rolling west along Highway 20 heading to her rightful home in Southern California. Hot Rod Ground Zero.
