What are the most interesting old car stories you've heard?
A friend told me about an old Jaguar he once owned. It was a classic model. He said that every time he drove it, people would stop and stare. It had a problem with its transmission though. But the process of getting it fixed led to him meeting some really interesting mechanics who shared their own old car tales with him. He learned so much about the history of Jaguars from those encounters.
There's a story of an old Dodge Charger. It was a racing car in its prime. It had a long and glorious racing history. But then it got into an accident and was thought to be beyond repair. However, a group of enthusiasts got together and painstakingly rebuilt it. Now it's a symbol of perseverance in the old car community. They often talk about how difficult it was to find the original parts and how they had to improvise in some cases to make it as close to its original state as possible.
I heard about an old Rolls - Royce that was used in a movie in the 1930s. After that, it vanished for decades. Then, a collector found it in an abandoned barn. It was in surprisingly good condition considering the years of neglect. The story of its rediscovery was really exciting.
What are the most interesting funny rental car stories you've heard?
A woman rented a car and noticed that the radio was preset to only play polka music. She didn't know how to change it at first. So she drove around for an hour listening to polka music, which she had never listened to before. By the end of that hour, she actually started to like it a bit. It was quite a funny experience for her.
What are the most interesting funny car trip stories you've heard?
I heard a story where a couple was on a car trip and their GPS started speaking in a really strange accent all of a sudden. It was some kind of glitch. They had no idea where they were going but they just followed the GPS anyway, and ended up at a really odd - looking place that wasn't on any map. They had a great time exploring it though.
What are the most interesting funny car journey stories you've heard?
There was this one story where a family was on a long car ride. The kids were bored so they started a game of 'car bingo'. But instead of normal bingo items, they used things like 'a red car with a dog in it' or 'a truck with a funny bumper sticker'. It got really competitive and there were a lot of false alarms which made everyone laugh.
What are the most chilling car accident ghost stories you've heard?
The scariest one I've heard was about a taxi driver. He picked up a passenger one night who was very quiet. When he reached the destination, he turned around and there was no one there. He later found out that the location he dropped the 'passenger' off was where a young man had died in a car accident years ago.
What are the most memorable funny car buying stories you've heard?
A really funny one was when a woman went to buy a car. She told the salesman she wanted a car that was easy to park. So he showed her a tiny electric car. She sat in it and her knees were up to her chin. She looked like a clown in a circus car. It was hilarious and she decided it wasn't for her.
What are the most memorable funny car salesman stories you've heard?
I heard about a car salesman who accidentally locked himself in the trunk while demonstrating the car's security system to a customer. He was banging on the trunk and shouting for a while until the customer found the key to let him out. It was really hilarious.
What is the most interesting old man family story you've heard?
I heard a story about an old man whose family was one of the first settlers in a small town. His family built the first house there. They had to face many difficulties like wild animals and harsh weather. But they persevered and that house still stands today as a symbol of the family's strength.
What are the most interesting freak stories you've heard?
The story of a man who found a letter in his attic that was written by someone who lived in his house 100 years ago, addressed to him. It was really spooky as if time had some sort of loop.
What are the most interesting 'lelo stories' you've heard?
I'm not sure about a particular 'lelo story' in detail. However, it could be that a person was initially shy about exploring their own sensuality, but through a Lelo product, they gained more confidence. They started to understand their own body better and this led to a more positive self - image. This new - found confidence might have also had a positive impact on their relationships with others.
What are the most interesting 'eastside stories' you've heard?
One interesting 'eastside story' I heard was about a community garden. People on the eastside came together to transform an abandoned lot into a beautiful garden filled with flowers and vegetables. It became a place for neighbors to bond and share their love for nature.