Poor Mrs.Glam. When I get my mind made up, I go OCD... Pt 4 The Finale!

[Glamrock]

So, for those of you who may not have been following...

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215168333

Damn it's been hard to buy one of these.
Black one - Had talked to him a few times, got permission from Mrs. Glam....pending sale to someone else
Orange #1 - Dick sold it out from under me (see previous threads to see what a dick move that was)
Orange #2 - Turned out to have a rebuilt title. Mrs. Glam was having no part of that...understandably
Yellow #1 - Offer accepted but was working with another buyer who was probably going to flake. Didn't flake.
Yellow #2 - Offer accepted. Never heard back.

Which leads us to the finale!

Drum roll please!

LLLLLLLadies and Gentlemen, may I be the first to introduce you to.............THE BLUE MEANIE!!!!!!








And from the ad....Topless!


It's mine! I can't even believe it! I own a Lotus! Dude! I. Own. A. Lotus! Crazy, man. Crazy.

Picked it up in NJ yesterday and drove it home. Had people talking to me at every stop along the way. Had a minivan pull up next to me in Ohio and snap pics. Had a fucking Ferrari give me a high beam salute today (how fucking cool is that? Amiright?)

Got it registered today and my douchebag plates have been ordered. (Vanity plates are, and have always been, for douchebags. Today, I join that club. But, this is a car that deserves it and I went with it. Douchebag label be damned! (And if you have vanity plates on a non-exotic car, well....I'm certainly not talking about you! LOL!)) BLU MENY!

It's loud....really loud. Obnoxious, nimble, inconvenient, conspicuous, & breathtakingly beautiful. Kinda like a stripper girlfriend. And yes, I've made that mistake in the past. Hopefully, considering this is a machine, it doesn't have the problems associated with the human counterparts of its traits.

Anyway, I finally got my Lotus. I'm just living, man. L I V I N.

[Lars39]

1. *That* is one gorgeous car!

Congratulations on finally snagging a dream car!

[Glamrock]

3. Thanks Lars!

It turned out to be more of a chore than I expected, but it's fucking amazing. And even if it didn't run, just a work of art in style and form....granted I wouldn't have paid as much.

[Lars39]

5. Lol, well, a Matchbox car would've been cheaper

[Glamrock]

6. True that!

Although....this one isn't much bigger and does 0-60 in 4.8.

[Cracklin Charlie]

2. No picture of you actually in the Blue Meanie?

Get back out there!

Just kidding. Sweet ride!

Good tunes inside?

[Glamrock]

4. Alpine with an amp and subwoofer.

Thank god. Because the engine noise is (thankfully) really loud in the cabin. But if you want to drown it out....it gots to be loud!

And thanks for the kind words. I'm beside myself with "WTF? This is my car?"

[TexasTowelie]

7. I like the blue version more than the orange version in your earlier thread.

I don't know if I could put up with a car that makes a lot of noise though. I prefer not to get that much attention.

Enjoy your new ride!

[Glamrock]

10. Thanks Tex!

I get it. But it’s not the attention with regard to being loud. It’s the sound of the engine. For me anyway. As far as the attention as far as a combination of noise, looks, color, etc.....well, you know me, baby!

[CentralMass]

8. Lifes been good to you so far. :-) ( I know, that was a Maserati )

[Glamrock]

11. Hahahaha

Can’t disagree toooooo much. I’ve got the most amazing wife, a house I adore, the spare love (that the Mrs doesn’t get) of 5 kitties, and now an exotic car. All I’m missing at this point is a sick band. Don’t want that though, if I get everything, I’m bound to die next week. 😝

[BigmanPigman]

17. What about your dog?

[Glamrock]

18. Not quite ready to go there just yet.....

[MLAA]

9. It is beautiful. Blue suits you!

Enjoy!

[Glamrock]

12. Well....

At least it matches my closet full of denim!

[MLAA]

30. Ha! Every item in my husband's closet is blue except one sweatshirt

that somehow made the cut. I learned many years ago buying him clothes, just buy it in blue cut the tags and hang it in his closet and eventually he would wear it. I haven’t heard a ‘but I don’t need it in 30 years’ 🙂

[Aristus]

13. Hey! It looks great, my friend!

I'm happy for you! Congratulations!

[Glamrock]

14. Thank you man!

Ya know, I've always wanted an exotic, or supercar. Ferrari, Lambo, Pagani, etc......

I was going to buy a Vette in another 6 or 7. That was the plan. But mom was diagnosed with Louis Body. She wouldn't retire when she had the option. I want to work until I'm 70. I'll get more in my SS. Now 69 and asked me if "this place" (her house) had a bathroom.

That was it for me. That one statement. It showed me that life is not a dress rehearsal. Do it or don't. I chose (and fortunately have an awesome wife) do. Glad I did it. I'm ecstatic.

[Aristus]

15. I couldn't be happier for you.

You've earned it...

[alwaysinasnit]

16. Sweet! Enjoy the ride. Make sure Mrs. Glam drives it too.

[Glamrock]

23. Mrs. Glam don't drive stick

But, she do make a beautiful car that much more attractive with her sitting in it!

[radical noodle]

19. Congratulations!

So happy to see you got the blue rather than the orange. Four years of the orange moron has soured me on that color.

[Glamrock]

24. Right?

[NBachers]

20. Yes but how is it in the snow and ice?

[Glamrock]

25. We'll never know.

I'm keeping the Mini for that! And it's awesome, believe it or not.

[GoneOffShore]

21. Congratulations! Just read the entire saga. And so glad that you finally got the car

Enjoy it.

Love the look of it. Twenty-five years ago I would have been pestering Mrs GoS about getting a car like this. But now, and especially after watching the TopGear segment and seeing him struggling out of the door, not a chance.

Please keep us updated about your adventures though stay away from the coppers, especially in PA.

As I drive around Provence in the French equivalent of a Kia Soul (An aging diesel 2009 Renault Modus) I shall think of you.

[Glamrock]

26. Yes it is definitely a chore to get in and out of.

But, Clarkson is 6'3". I'm 5'10". And, in another month or so, the top will be off 90% of the time which'll make it much easier.

And thanks for the kind words!

[cayugafalls]

22. I thought I looked good rockin my 1996 red Dodge Ram 1500, but you take the title!

Way to go Glam!

One sweet ride!

And I was just kidding about looking good in my Ram...but it does rock and roll!

I bet you're still flying...enjoy the ride my friend.

[Glamrock]

27. Thanks bradda!

I thought about you and Ohiogal as I was driving through Ohio!

[underpants]

28. Douche on brother!!!

Nice.

[Glamrock]

29. Ahahaha!

Ahhh pants. You kill me man. Douche on. That’s great! Laughed my ass off. Tanks bradda!

[Donkees]

31. You need blue hair with that :) Congrats!

[MineralMan]

32. Very nice, indeed!

As long as you can keep it out of the shop and don't crash the thing, it will be great fun!

I had a 1960 Lotus Seven. Loved it. Drove it. Sold it before I broke anything.

[JudyM]

33. Excellent color and such sleek lines. Happy rockin spring!

[IcyPeas]

34. do the young whippersnappers in this thread know who the Blue Meanies are?

They only take NO for an answer. (from the Beatle movie Yellow Submarine)

nice wheels Glamrock!