Springtime seems to bring a renewed sense of adventure and desire. For car enthusiasts here in New England, it’s a chance to wake up sleeping classic, antique or specialty vehicles and get them back on the road after a winter’s hibernation or to bring a project out into the light.
Like many relationships, the newness and excitement of a special vehicle wears off over time, and we either settle into a comfortable symbiosis or decide it’s time to move on.
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