vintage – classic
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible 265 Cl. automatic*
How is that when vehicles age, rust and fall apart, we still love them. This one has been kept in wonderful condition, or lovingly restored. I am enamored with the classic cars, trucks, especially prior to 1960’s. Something happened to the designs after that, and I lost interest. I viewed the car simply as the means of transportation. Now many years later, it is a completely different story. As I mentioned in an earlier blog, even rusted and in decay I can be totally mesmerized. In fact the other day I purchased a paint enamel called “rust”.
When was the last time you actually saw a hood ornament on a vehicle? I can’t recall seeing one in a long time. This one is from a 1936 Packard – (Steve Corey,Flickr) Lately I find that when I need to take a break from being in “work mode” I search out old photos of cars/trucks and related items for my Pinterest board, I have asked myself what this interest is in cars that I only have a vague recollection of, and I don’t have an answer.
In PL, one of the lessons is about listening to others, and to not interrupt, to let what is being said come to us in a manner that we are respectful of the speaker’s intentions. While I do my best to practice this, I’ve found over the years that I do not always allow my own thoughts and desires to be given the “respect” due them. I’m more apt to listen carefully to someone else, a friend for example will be speaking to me and I am interested and giving my full attention to the conversation. While I act on my interests, I don’t think that I always understand why I’ve developed a passion for a new “interest”
It is said, that when you are being influenced by an invisible force, (the Chinese mind -TAO) sees this inspiration as a “penetrating influence” it is important to still the mind, and allow the gentle force to shape and give form to the answers to the unspoken questions. Through a willing submission to the time and the situation, you will gain insight and perspective… I know I’m not alone in this love of the classic/vintage vehicle, any feedback or input out there?
I admit to wearing a T shirt with a big Chev logo across the front… LOL … There is no hope for me… Happy motoring everyone!
Namaste – Oyashikiri
*mecum.com posted janis Sweat
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on July 14, 2013