It’s a Man Thing

What’s big and orange and throbs with power?  Why, it’s Russell’s 1969 Bathurst Holden Monaro of course!  He called around today to take Robin out for a spin in his pride and joy. Robin loves V8 cars, he loves the sound of a V8 engine, and has  has had several in his time.  Not one quite like this though.

Holden Monaro parked outside our house

Russell has owned this car for many years and as can be expected over the years some changes were made to the car.  After a few remedial changes it is now certified as authentic.  When purchased, it had a sun roof installed,  and this has now been changed back to an ordinary roof line, as per the manufacturers specifications.  Russell likes to take it to shows and talk cars with all the other blokes.  Under the bonnet it is as clean as a whistle.  Everything glistens and shines, and there doesn’t seem to be a drop of oil or a speck of dust anywhere.

  The 350ci V8 and engine bay as clean as a whistle

Russell and Robin got into the car, the engine fired up, and the car drove off up the road.  Russell is off work at the moment, recuperating from an operation, so they were going to call in to the workplace to show the car off to his colleagues.

Going in to work

Robin’s former workmates had not seen this car before, and most of them were very impressed.  They peered under the bonnet, sat inside, looked at the dashboard, and generally gave it the once over.  Checking out cars is a man’s thing, isn’t it!