Satisfy your automotive sweet tooth
There are a million ways to get from Point A to Point B, but none more
romantic than the roadster, that ultimate expression of the three's-a-crowd
philosophy. Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Saratoga Automobile Museum
in Saratoga, New York, is presenting "The Romance of the Roadster," a display
of 15 two-seaters that range in age from a 1916 Stanley Steamer 726 to a 1973
Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spyder.
The curator for the exhibit is automotive journalist Ken Gross. "Sure, a
two-passenger car is selfish, but it's eternally sexy," he said. "Roadsters
like these help us relive our favorite memories. They complete our
four-wheeled fantasies. They're universally admired, and as investments, they
may just appreciate in value. Let's face it, you can't take a preferred stock
or a bond out for a glorious Sunday drive. That's why we want these cars, and
we always will."
Among the roadsters on display will be a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport
Zagato, a 1956 Austin-Healey 100M, a 1956 Lancia B24 Aurelia and a 1961
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster. Forget the Whitman's Sampler this year - this
is a box of confections that's sure to leave a more lasting memory, and
doesn't contain a single calorie. The exhibit runs from February 9 through
June 1, 2008. For more information, and directions to the museum, visit
www.saratogaautomuseum.org.
- By David LaChance
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