Classic Cars and Hot Summer Days

[avgwarhawk]

[alsancle]

Maybe the greatest treat of being able to afford a newer car with working AC is sitting dead in traffic on a 90 degree day with the AC blasting and never thinking about the temp gauge.

[J.H.Boland]

A few years ago (when the Canada-USA border was still open) we were stuck in two long lines of traffic on the Bluewater Bridge. Just ahead of us in the next lane was a black '80's Corvette with NY tags. By the finish, it appeared to be a show car. It was really hot out,and soon steam could be seen coming out between the hood and fenders. As we inched closer to the checkpoints, both the car and owner were reaching the boiling point. He was now second in line. Ahead of him was a couple in an old minivan. Suddenly, the Corvette accelerated forward, going under the minivan's rear bumper and lifting it up onto the 'vette's hood. I'm guessing his foot slipped off the clutch.

The somewhat portly owner of the minivan slid off his seat and calmly walked back for a look. The two owners discussed the situation for a few moments until Mrs.minivan came storming out. She tore a strip off both of them. A few other motorists and border security lifted the minivan off of the 'vette and they went on their way. Last we saw, the Corvette was pulled over just past the checkpoint, having sustained thousands of dollars in damage.