Chapter 496: The Attraction of Classic Cars
Qi Ping felt that the matter of catching crocodiles was a temporary rest, because he had already experienced part of it. Although he couldn't catch the crocodile, Steve had already done it.
Two people are more or more just experiencing some interesting activities, they don't necessarily want to concentrate on doing a certain thing. They ran away when they caught a crocodile, because now they know the fun of catching crocodiles; There are so many interesting things to do in the world, and they don't have to be in Louisiana, they have to keep going.
It's been a bit long in Louisiana, and catching an alligator was originally unplanned; So now I don't go to Alabama and Georgia, but now I go straight to Florida. In order to see Miami, the capital of the Americas.
It's actually interesting to be rated as the richest city in the United States, the fifth richest city in the world, and the cleanest city in the United States. Because it is a melting pot of cultures, influenced by the large Latin American community and the inhabitants of the Caribbean islands, and has close cultural and linguistic ties with North, South, Central America and the Caribbean, then of course it has very different cultural characteristics.
Eat Mexican food, go to Miami's famous beaches, and then go to Pizza Kin, where the most famous tourist attraction is the killer whale show at the "Miami Seaquarium". These are indeed quite interesting, such a leisurely and comfortable trip, it is really a very comfortable thing, this seems to be the most relaxed travel mode.
"Rent a yacht and we'll head straight to your island." Steve made his own proposal, he was still quite curious about Wonderland Island, "Your island should be built very well now." Let's go over and see. ”
"I don't drive my own boat. It's too far. It's the same as you spend a day or two on a ship. It's just awkward. And you don't know, the legendary Bermuda Triangle came out of Miami, and if we drive to Wonderland Island, what if we take it to aliens. Don't go, unless it's by plane, save trouble. ”
Qi Ping thought about it, he still felt that the matter of the island was really a bit left behind by him, and he almost forgot that his Wonderland Island was still under development.
Think about it. That is, there are indeed a lot of industries under his hands, which are a bit too much to take care of.
Qi Ping's interest in going to his own island is not very great; Because I only went there with my wife and children some time ago, although the current development progress of the island is very fast, it may be said that it changes day by day. But Qi Ping really didn't plan to look at it, because he had a schedule or something in his mailbox, and there was nothing fun in the past.
"Let's rent a yacht and we'll go straight to North Carolina. Go catch Boston lobsters and experience a little bit of fisherman's fun. ”
Hearing Qi Ping's words, Steve rolled his eyes decisively; Although Boston lobster is quite famous. But he didn't think it was any fun to catch lobsters. This thing is not interesting at all; So decisively refused. Steve thinks there are a lot of things that are more fun than catching lobsters, and he won't catch lobsters anyway.
Steve thinks that the world is so big, and there are so many interesting games, there is really no need to run out of water. Even if you want to play in the water, it should be the sea, a yacht, and a bikini, which is much more interesting than catching fish and shrimp.
Anyway, he felt that Qi Ping's proposal was really boring, and he resolutely couldn't accept it.
As a professional gamer, Steve has a lot of say in the game; In fact, he also felt that Qi Ping was indeed too conservative in some things. No way, everyone has their own ideas, and everyone has different interests and hobbies; He knew very well that Qi Ping didn't really like those lively parties and the like, and this was normal.
Even Steve, a playboy now, has begun to slowly cultivate his self-cultivation, because he has children, and he is no longer as fond of an indulgent life as he was when he was younger. It's just that I have to admit that some things really can't be completely changed in a moment, and this thing is really normal.
"We don't go to racing, we don't go to the famous nightclubs, we don't gamble or hang out with messy women. I think it's perfectly normal, and I know it's probably going to be a good trip. But my man, we're raving now, and we should have some fun activities on the agenda. ”
Seeing Qi Ping cross-legged and listening, Steve began to pitch his plan. The two of them had been in Miami for two days, and the energy consumed by the long drive had returned. Now that the two of them have recovered to their best condition, it is natural that they can go crazy and do something interesting and challenging.
"Would you be interested in going with me to find classic cars, you know, those cars that are older than you. It would be cool that way, and it would be nice to find such a car. You know what I mean, when you drive a classic car, it's enough to make everyone notice you, and it's cooler and more meaningful than a sports car. ”
Steve's words made Qi Ping stunned, but it has to be said that he was moved; Classic cars, this is a temptation that car lovers can't refuse. And the classic car culture is really exciting.
Classic cars, which are a product of nostalgia, are the means of transportation that people used to use in the past. Especially those models that are more famous in history will be more collectible.
In fact, real classic cars are not so easy to find; Not every car qualifies as a classic car when it is old, and good maintenance is an important prerequisite. There are not many cars with classic designs on the market, and some classic, well-maintained cars are real classic cars.
Old cars and classic cars are completely different concepts. Those extraordinary cars, with good design, high standards of craftsmanship and manufacturing, are classic cars, otherwise they are just ordinary means of transportation.
"I wanted to find an old Cadillac, you know, Americans have a special affection for Cadillacs. And to have a Cadillac with a history will be even more enviable. Now it's Miami. I think I'm pretty close to a classic car. ”
Steve said excitedly. He's now obsessed with classic cars; Qi Ping was also moved. Although he has several cars in his garage, he has just ordered a Kosenig. However, another classic car with a sense of history will be even more enviable; Of course, classic cars are roadworthy in the United States, so it's cool and cool.
In the United States, the classic car market is actually very large, and many people like to collect classic cars; It's not easy to find a good classic car. It takes eyesight, luck, and financial resources. And in Miami, it may be easier to get a classic car.
Because across the strait from Miami is Cuba, a country that has been on the same page with the United States for half a century and has been sanctioned. And in Cuba, in Havana, there are actually a lot of classic cars there.
The United States has imposed long-term economic sanctions against Cuba and banned the export of automobiles to Cuba, so that the streets of Cuban cities are full of old cars such as Ford, Chevrolet or Osmobile produced in the 30s and 50s of the last century.
Despite being sanctioned by the United States, some Cuban owners of classic cars are aware of the value of their cars in the international car market and have kept them in their garages, hoping that one day the law will change and they will be able to sell their cars to collectors who are willing to pay a premium for them.
It looks like it's a strong embargo, but I have to say that smuggling has always existed; Miami, in particular, was once the capital of crime. It is also the largest drug transit station in the United States. So here, there is too much crime. Even though Miami has undergone too many improvements, some heritage still exists.
Original and original, this is a standard of classic cars; It's not that having the shell of an old car is a classic car, it's obvious that a classic car needs to have a sense of history from the inside out.
Steve wanted a Cadillac 1959 Eldorado, an American car with a unique and peculiar shape; The twin bullet-shaped taillights, jewel-shaped radiator grille, tall rocket tail, large enveloping windshield and graceful body contours, the perfect shape of the whole vehicle is incomparably gorgeous, representing the extravagant culture of the United States at that time.
And now this car, there are too few surviving cars; So much so that it is impossible to meet it, so Steve even said that he can settle for the next best thing, in fact, the FleetwoodSixty is also a classic Cadillac classic car, this car was born after World War II.
From the point of view of appearance, it is very tense and artistically expressive. In addition to the integrated roof design and streamlined body shape, it also used a stylish curved windshield, which was the first of its kind in the field of automotive design at the time.
These are all classic classic cars, so much so that Qi Ping, a rookie classic car fan, was thrilled as soon as he saw these cars. Originally, he was just interested, not necessarily with a strong desire; And now, he can feel the charm of classic cars, and he feels that he wants to get a classic car that meets his appetite no matter what.
As for the fact that it's not easy to get a classic car, Qi Ping really doesn't care now; Because he felt that he liked such cars. And he just buys cars, not smugglers; So it is understandable that what can be done with a little money is not much difficulty for him, as long as he spends a little more money, then the car may be a clean identity.
Daben, Qi Ping's favorite is a car; In fact, Qi Ping is a big Ben fan, although he doesn't have a Mercedes in his garage now. But in fact, Qi Ping really likes Daben; Now to get a classic car, it is good to find his favorite brand, especially those classic cars with history, which must be cooler and more interesting.
In 1959, the Mercedes-Benz 220S was produced, which was very good; It inherits the large front end, large water tank cover, and large round lamps of the 20s and 30s, and at the same time has the prototype of a modern luxury sedan. And Qi Ping's favorite is the silver shiny Daben logo on the front of the car.
In fact, the 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Convertible is even more exciting, although this car has a history of more than half a century, but this car with a simple styling concept, perfect design proportions, excellent performance, and amazing handling characteristics of the car, to this day still does not lose its freshness and attractiveness. And the car has attractive "gullwing" doors, which is really cool!
The heart is moved, the heart is completely moved; It is no exaggeration to say that the current Qi Ping feels that if he doesn't get a car that satisfies him, he won't be able to sleep well at night. It's clear that he's now managed to get Steve's love of classic cars, and he feels like he needs a classic car that looks historic anyway.
It's a must, and Chipping feels like he wants a good car for granted; Even, wanting to get a classic car far exceeded his expectations for a sports car. For Qi Ping, the current classic car is the most gentleman and the most anticipated car, and as for the sports car, it can only be cool.
I really didn't expect that the carnival and rebellion that came out this time were such a result; Driving from the West Coast to the East Coast along the way completes the crossing of the United States that many Americans look forward to and yearn for. And in this process, it is not just about touring the mountains and rivers or tasting some special food, there are also many interesting things happening in this process.
For example, when it comes to catching crocodiles, even if Steve felt very unhappy at first, he feels quite accomplished when he recalls it now. And now, the expectation of classic cars has made Qi Ping and Steve even more impulsive, anyway, they don't think it's worth spending the money at all.
Now what you need to do is to contact those intermediaries, dealers everywhere, and you also need to find some brokers, so that you can find more collectors of classic cars. Even, you need to think about how to find some whitewashed smuggled cars or something, so as to ensure that you can be more sure of the satisfactory car.
Crazy well, it looks like this; In fact, the reason why this crazy trip seems to have come to an abrupt end is because they have even crazier plans, because they are now suddenly interested in classic cars. So they have to go back to their homes in California so that they can make better use of the resources they have.
Go crazy and continue to be crazy, being crazy doesn't necessarily mean being outside; And one of the manifestations of madness is not necessarily to say that there is a carnival outside or some ways that seem to be barbaric. Crazy can also be a very connotative expression. (To be continued......)