"Huh" what?

[shadow2serenity.livejournal.com]

After many years of dreaming and a few years of active searching, one exhaust-pipe dream finally came true for me yesterday. IMHO, this is the ultimate Due South collector's item:



[Left Brain] Shad, I appreciate this acquisition, I really do. But you have some sort of special bond with this vehicle. And I'm not saying I understand it, but I do respect it. [/Left Brain]

Shut up before I change my mind!



Never, I repeat, NEVER use the lighter.... (etc.)

ETA: Accessorising. *lol*

Comments

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

It's beautiful! As a classic car lover, myself, may I be the first to offer you enthusiastic congratulations!

[shadow2serenity.livejournal.com]

Thank you very kindly! It has a few small problems, but it's driveable, AND IT'S A RIV!!!!

[thayln.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous! But watch out for rubber duckies.

[bghost.livejournal.com]

Gosh, that is an awesome icon. Is it one of your own creation, by any chance?

[shadow2serenity.livejournal.com]

LOL. All I have to do is stay away from lakefront piers. ;)

Also I echo bghost on your icon!!

[green-grrl.livejournal.com]

Wow, that is a beaut!

[shadow2serenity.livejournal.com]

That it is. :D Just hope I get to drive it a little before the weather begins to suck.

[wihluta.livejournal.com]

Lovely!

[shadow2serenity.livejournal.com]

That don't begin to cover it!

[sperrywink]

Wow, that's a beauty!!

[shadow2serenity.livejournal.com]

That it is!! Mint condition but for a few small issues that aren't unexpected of a 40-year-old car. Can't want to get them corrected and get it out on the road. :D

[ride-4ever.livejournal.com]

SHINY SHINY SHINY SHINY SHINY!!!!!

[shadow2serenity.livejournal.com]

Indeed!! I tweeted one of the above pics to David Marciano and he replied.... http://twitter.com/Shadow2Serenity/status/637029330036609025 (http://twitter.com/Shadow2Serenity/status/637029330036609025)

[frausorge]

Sweet!

[shadow2serenity.livejournal.com]

Sure is! It handles like a go-cart, too. :D

[bghost.livejournal.com]

You are now the ultimate fanboy - that is just awesome. I am coloured mint green with awe and envy. (Okay, not too much envy, because that would be a sin, and besides, I'm really happy for you.)

It could not have gone to a better home.

[shadow2serenity.livejournal.com]

Well, it probably could have - I don't have a garage, and I'll probably have to keep it in a storage unit when winter hits. But it is my sworn due-ty as a DueSer to keep it in tip-top shape now, up to and including avoiding open flames and explosives.

[happy-29.livejournal.com]

Don't forget to keep it away from the Lake they call Michigan!

[shadow2serenity.livejournal.com]

But....but....what if we have a DueSical Ride in Chicago? Or anywhere else for that matter??

I dreamt this afternoon that we were having one in Toronto, and when I pulled up in the Riv, everyone bounced and flailed and crowded around like madpeople. *lol*

[sassyinkpen.livejournal.com]

OMG, that's incredible!! I'm jealous. I really am.

[shadow2serenity.livejournal.com]

Sorry for that. :( That wasn't my intention....and so there's a standing invitation to any DueSer who's visiting (or lives in) New England to come for a little spin.

[sassyinkpen.livejournal.com]

Jealous in a fun and good way! I'm so thrilled there's a fan out there that gets to actually have that. I think it's one of the coolest fan scores I've ever seen.

We need some good interior pics - you, know, for story research :)

[shadow2serenity.livejournal.com]

Well, I also made a standing offer on William & Elyse's forum to anyone who wants specific Riv info for a fic, so I may as well make it here as well. ;) I already have an idea for a season 2 story which opens with Fraser trying to gas up the Riv whilst Ray stands there and nitpicks. XD

And yes, I have sent away to the DMV for a licence plate reading LCV-705! ;)

[phenyx-tp.livejournal.com]

Beautiful car. I haven't seen a Riv in RL but last summer saw a 1967 GTO and nearly fainted. Ok...it was blue instead of black but it still made my day.

[shadow2serenity.livejournal.com]

Hehe. Scandinavia seems to be a good place to catch roadworthy Rivs nowadays, according to a couple of DueSers I know who live in Sweden.

Also, for those who were asking about interior pics - here's me accessorising my Riv.... *lol*