Many people name their cars. Although everyone has their own reason for doing so, it is usually to establish a closer bond with an inaminate object, and at the same time associate the car with a name that matches it's 'personality'. Normally these names carry connotations of speed, style or sophistication......'the blue bullet', 'Kiki' or 'The Green Goddess'. However if ever a car was to be named 'Alan', it is the 1989 Subaru Toyota Camry that Mike bought in Picton on an overcast, drizzly December afternoon. Alan may not be the flashiest to look at and is 'getting on a bit', but he is solid, dependable and yawns extravagantly whenever you open the boot. So, Mike, 'Alan' and I were ready to hit the road, with the only question being where to buy cassette tapes........ After
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