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I recently treated myself to a present in the form of the digital illustration shown here, beautifully crafted by the talented architect, graphic artist, and unrepentant Volvo 240 fanatic Douglas Peterson-Hui of The Architect's Garage. I've been following Douglas's auto-art page on Instagram for a while and love how he pares vehicles down to their essence, and places them in similarly essential, complimentary settings.
I thought it would be great fun to commemorate my Volvo C70 and C30 in a piece of frame-worthy art. I consider them, like the other cars currently in my stable, to be part of my "permanent" collection.
Going through the process of commissioning this piece got me thinking about the idea of having "keepers," cars I have no plan to sell. When I bought the C70, it was the realization of a dream, something I'd long thought out of reach. The C30 was an oddly matter-of-fact, practical purchase: I'd never bought a new car, and this was literally my last chance to grab a fresh-off-the-boat, manual-transmission Swede. So in my mind, they're irreplaceable.
And then there's the Model A, which has been part of the family for 53 years, and the MGB, which has been around for 32...
In a many ways, I'm envious of enthusiasts who aren't tied down to a handful of vehicles, who are able to cycle through cars as their interest or situation dictates. They get to enjoy a wide variety of motoring experiences! My peculiar (overly sentimental?) method of approaching this hobby is obviously limiting, leaving me needing more garage space and funds to broaden my automotive horizons.
How do you feel about owning collectible vehicles: Do you like to experience one thing for a time, then change it for something else? Or do you have any "forever" cars? If so, what is it about them that makes them so special to you?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
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