John Ketwigâs brother-in-law, Bill, passed away in 2004 - he was a fellow automotive enthusiast and owned a collection of cool cars. In addition to owning classic MGs, he raced a Midget, and was involved with the Watkins Glen International Speedway. When the Grand Prix Festival at Watkins Glen wanted to present Billâs widow with a trophy in his memory, she asked John and wife to come along.Â
âWe had never been there and it was fabulous,â John explained. âIt was MG Weekend with at least 10,000 antique MGâs parked along every street in Watkins Glen. It was just terrific.â
After the event, Johnâs attention was caught by a blue Miata MX-5 in a dealership in New Hampshire. âThere was the blue MX-5. I always loved blue,â John explained. âI went in and said, âBoy, youâve got a really nice looking little blue MX-5 out there.â
âSo I went out,â John said. âIt was fall, so all the leaves were turning colors, and I went over a covered bridge. It was New Hampshire, a great place to go for a ride.â
John couldnât even wait until the drive was over to call his wife and she wanted him to bring the car home right away, but John reminded her that he canât drive two cars at once, but he started negotiating when he returned from his test drive.Â
âThe dealer came to me with a slip of paper in his hand,â John explained. âHe said, âIf you want that car, hereâs what you can buy it for. If I donât sell it real soon, Iâm going to have have it all winter long and I donât really want to do that, and I know you would appreciate it.â
He didnât bring the car home that day, but after researching the price, and some back and forth about it, the little blue MX-5 had a home.Â
After enjoying the car and joining a local Miata club, John came to find out that the MX-5 was the rarest color Miata every built. But even after being offered prices over purchase, he has no desire to part with his beloved car.Â
âIt is the most satisfying possession I have ever owned,â John shared. âWe have been everywhere with it and have enjoyed it immensely. Itâs an instant smile and the most fun you can have.â In fact, John also shared that his wife describes each ride as a âmini vacation.â
âThe Miata is a real sports car,â John continued. âIt handles. Itâs economical. It never ever breaks and itâs just the most fun there is.â
Source: Mazda
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