Next month i am releasing my new book. The life of a 1959 chevy told by the stories from its backseat.
My inspiration came from my very own 1959 chevy , a ground up restoration of a rather sad and sorry import from the states. ( more about that later) . There was plenty of great moments during that process but for me, one stands out above all.
While tearing out the backseat i noticed a small plastic square, wedged into the faded upholstery. I picked it out and upon closer inspection realised what i had found...
Shiek Rubber Prophylactic - expiry date 1964.
Yes, it was a 50 plus year old unopened condom!
My mind immediately jumped to the night it might have been lost. The obvious reason it was there, the moment of passion ruined by the clumsy owner and possibly the child born from its dissapareance.
It seemed my car, its backseat, had some stories to tell :-)
My inspiration came from my very own 1959 chevy , a ground up restoration of a rather sad and sorry import from the states. ( more about that later) . There was plenty of great moments during that process but for me, one stands out above all.
While tearing out the backseat i noticed a small plastic square, wedged into the faded upholstery. I picked it out and upon closer inspection realised what i had found...
Shiek Rubber Prophylactic - expiry date 1964.
Yes, it was a 50 plus year old unopened condom!
My mind immediately jumped to the night it might have been lost. The obvious reason it was there, the moment of passion ruined by the clumsy owner and possibly the child born from its dissapareance.
It seemed my car, its backseat, had some stories to tell :-)
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