Ode to the TC

[zagato]

My old TC was totaled and I needed another car,

I longed for a 16 valve and searched near and far.

 

I found that elusive auto and thought it was a prize,

It didn’t take very long ‘til the troubles did arise.

 

First it was the wiper link, then the brakes went bad,

Soon followed the old fuel pump, but still I wasn’t mad.

 

The timing belt was iffy as were the hoses too,

I quickly changed them all, but still I wasn’t through.

 

Faint sounds from the horn meant that it’s kaput,

And in the Italian wiring some Gremlins were afoot.

 

The ignition went kerflooey and then it wouldn’t start,

I dug into the system and tore the thing apart.

 

I called upon the forum to help me fix it right,

Hemi, Turbo Kane and Reaper responded to my plight.

 

With diligence I did work on that damned old heap,

Hours turned to days and weeks: then the months did creep.

 

So now the engine purrs, its 16 valves are exotic,

But one thing to remember, this car can drive you neurotic!

 

 

I may not be a poet laureate but I wanted to relate the masochistic joy of owning a Chrysler's TC by Maserati!!  Many thanks to the support and practical advise that this forum provides.

[shelbyone]

that pretty much nails it...and then some

[Hemi Dude]

At my age, that is why I only keep my 8 valve TC, my 16V found a home with someone younger and more affluent. 

[Turbo Kane]

Now there’s some poetry we can all appreciate! Good work Zagato! 

[Mark_Blodgett]

For all us old timers, it was breath taking to say the least. Well done.