Ones That Got Away

Most car and motorcycle enthusiasts have a few vehicles in our past that we wish we still had. Some people attach more "sentimental value" to these past loves that others, but we all have these attachments to some degree.
Recently a story was relayed to me about Fred, a brother-in-law to my brother-in-law, about a 55 Chevy he owned years ago when he was first married. It was sold when the family started to grow and money was tight. He has missed that car ever since. He is now retired, has more time on his hands, and his family recently surprised him with a 55 Chevy like the one he used to have. Its a fixer-upper in need of complete restoration, but he is very happy and the work has begun to make it the car of his memories.

I have never been one to hold on to vehicles for sentimental reasons, there is always something new in my sights that I'd rather have instead. I have been lucky to have owned so many over the years, but I do admit there have been some that I wish I still had. It would take way more money, and storage space, than I have, but I do have a few sentimental favorites. The ATV pictured below is examples of one that got away.

The Honda 200X that I bought new in 1985 and owned for many years. My brother and nephew owned it after that, and I bought it back several years ago. It was in "like new" condition when I sold it to a collector in 2012. This is one I really miss.