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I just rewatched the original Italian Job; love how the lyrics to the song at the end go: " 'cause time's soon hurrying by..."
The top down benefit with the Targa, along with my connection to the previous owner, is worth keeping it despite the flaws for now.
I have scoliosis, which I didn't know until I really twisted my back up on the rowing team. Got some good races in before I couldn't row anymore. Did a year of physical therapy. Now I do pilates 5-ish times a week. Ever since I heard the story about how the magnesium case mid-year engines were purposefully overheated with the thermal reactors to improve emissions, I've felt a little bit of kinship with the old car: we're both flawed from the factory, but persisting and fast despite our flaws.
Reading too much into something silly? Sure. Still, makes me smile. That's worth it to me, I suppose.
The Alfa is going to go if I don't drive it often enough, that's a replaceable car and I can keep the good memories without it in the garage. It was a sweet deal when I bought it though, and if I can get enough overtime in the coming months I can pay it off early and lower my cost of ownership significantly. Patience, for now, is my decision.
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