[DeTomaso] Idiots

[Mike Thomas]

On more than one occasion I've been reminded that cops are car guys too
(many of them).  When they see a nice ride like one of ours, as long as
we're not acting like total a-holes, they may wag their finger at us, but
often leave us be.
Mike Thomas
'74 L 6328
Had her first drive of the year today in the beautiful NW sunshine.  She's a
happy kitten! 

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Christopher Kimball
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 11:05 PM
To: Matt; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Idiots


I, too, had a funny experience while exercising restraint on the Freeway.  I
was coming home from the Panteras Northwest meeting at Doug's house in
Renton (next to Seattle) on Thursday night, going about 65, and I noticed a
huge mass of car lights behind me; as if I were leading some kind of
four-lane parade.

I couldn't figure out why no one was passing me, and then I noticed the car
to my left (in the fast lane) was a State Patrol cruiser!  I hadn't noticed
it (of course, I wasn't worried about police since I was using my trusty
cruise control), but realized he had been running parallel to me for several
miles and everyone behind us had seen him.  Everyone except the driver of a
little hopped-up rice burner who went zooming by in the far right-hand lane,
dodging traffic at about 80 mph!

I watched with some satisfaction as the docile car to my left suddenly
sprung into action, lights blazing.  About a mile later I saw the speeder
pulled over and I had to chuckle.  I guess I should have felt some sympathy,
since "there but by the grace of God (and a lot of luck) go I!"

Sincerely,

Chris
#3846

> From: matt at nwpantera.com
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:25:40 -0800
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Idiots
> 
> If I had a dollar for every thumbs up on the road,showdown at the petrol
station,questions, big eyes at a parking lot, the gawking out in front of
the restaurant, basically anywhere you drive is like being a celebrity in
the automotive world and a visceral sensation to everyone else. And with all
that money I could afford to pay the oil people to get richer selling me
more petroleum products. Hey Goran how's that Electric Pantera coming along?
Max Torque from 0 rpm's correct? 
> 
> If there was such a thing as an approachable casual supercar, the Pantera
is it. 
> So I'm minding my business up N. of Seattle,checking guages,listening to
the engine at at gingerly 65 mph in the far right lane and here comes Joe
Country hanging out of a F-250 in the far left lane wizzing along with 2
(TWO) thumbs up and a rooster yell! I heard him yelling which got my
attention! Did I mention no shirt. 
> He must of had a leglock on something to keep from exiting that truck @
70mph but my thumbs up assured him that I would drive it like it was stolen
and carry on the fine family traditions of which he was raised.
> Ah, Detomaso, worth every penny.
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