So i want a new car. WEll., not really new. I want a project car.

See, the 850R was my baby. Not modded out, but respectably individual.

Now, i have this thing, this new to me car, the V70 and it just isnt the same.

Its like a rebound. Never good.

So anyway. Jessica and I are about to get married and to the marriage's automotive table she brings a 1990 Buick PAark Avenue. Affectionately called Lady Chablis.

I cant stand the car. Its big, slow, and scary to drive. My volvo feels possitively sporty after that car.

So no giggles when i get in either car.

Enter project car. Stay with the familiar is what i say. I know nothing about bimmers, vw's are too small for what i want. and lets face it, like some here have said. Volvo's make a statement by not making a statement.

So i found via a friend a shell of a 240 turbo. 1981, had no motor, no tranny. Guy wanted 350 for it. Went to look at it and bam, not interested. Looked toooooo scary with no motor. I dont even have garage space for a project. I passed.

I sat for a week.

I found another one. Fish on!!! A Tomato red 1984 242 turbo with 168thou miles on it. And its in Nashville. And it runs. And the guy wants 500 buck for it.

Will it happen. Will i chicken out.

Stay tuned.