When I ordered my first and new Roadster in 2005, my dealer had a blue Runabout just like the one in Berry Brooks' photo here in his showroom. My breath faltered, but I was too fixated on the strong performance of the Roadster. As a newcomer, I couldn't appreciate the Runabout at all. Today I have to say that I came closer to the runabout with the 4/4. I can remember the blue of the runabout, I liked this colour incredibly much.
There is a difference in my memory. I thought that the Runabout was originally delivered with painted steel rims and not with spoke wheels. The car then at the dealer had steel rims, if I don't fantasize.
I wonder if that was my one Heinz....I traded it in for my new Roadster in 2005.The dealer was sending it to mainland Europe. Like you I was fixated on power and like you I ended up seeing that love, for me, was in the light and nimble 4/4.......
Nick
