Well, at least that`s what my wife calls me. I like to think I am organized. That everything has a purpose. Heck, anal-retentive is a badge I wear with honor.
The old girl got a bath today. That`s what got me thinking.
Case in point. I make binders for every car I own. I keep every document that crosses paths with the car. Receipts, articles, how-to`s, marketing material, etc. I have things organized by year.
My 1973 BMW binder, in fact, has every receipt since the car was brand new. (It seems the previous owner had the same affliction.) I actually find these to be fun reading. Here it looks like the car got some new shocks in 1974. Can you get Koni`s for $27 today? And this was the BMW dealer price!
I also save all sorts of BMW related stuff. Here are some newer marketing materials that BMW uses. They frequently call upon the heritage of the 2002 and I never tire of seeing this stuff. The keychain was sent to me by BMW in the year 2002 to celebrate the 2002. (German humor.) I also have several BMW Club calendars that my car has appeared in. And the plate that the car was imported with.
I also have many actual ads from the early `70`s highlighting the `new` BMW.
I also have the original factory service manuals for the car. Good way to learn a second language, too.
And there is tons of little stuff, parts, bits and doodads that I just can`t throw away. They all get stored somewhere `just in case`.
And the obligatory model. Wish it only came in red.
Are you a `hoarder`, too? Or are we just car folks? You decide...and please tell my wife.
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