My old man pride and joy was a 560SEC. For a 21 years old driver, that was a very attractive car....
I remember one evening having being allowed to use the car for a few hours, with an absolute promise I would be back at 7PM sharp.
My parents were going to the Opera Garnier in Paris and had to leave on time.
I don t really remember why, but I was late and gave the car a spirited drive. My parents were living in an avenue, with a runabout at the end of it. I remember going sideways with the SEC, tyres screaming, lost the car to my horror, went 360° and stopped, having avoided the kerb, in the opposite lane, all tyres smoking
By pure chance, I managed to avoid a Golf coming on the lane and the driver and his passenger were totally gosmacked and looking at this big car which just went spining
I then realised this was my Mom's car, and the driver was my dad, which was infuriated cos he was to be late at the Opera. He decided to take the Golf because I didn t came on time
After this, I haven t driven the car for a while, probably 30 years or so...
My oldest son, 23, has just driven the Aeromax for the week end covering 1.200 kilometres.
He came back on time, the car is in good condition, and I don t want to know what he did with it....
