Ok, lemme tell you a secret

For the past few weeks, I’ve been locked in on a very specific type of cars

Not in a “I know every spec sheet and engine code” kinda way. I’m not that guy. My comfort flicks are still the early The Fast and the Furious runs and Gone in 60 Seconds, but that’s where it stops

I just like nice things, and I’ve always felt like what you drive says more than people admit

I don’t want to turn this into a list, but my all-time will probably always be the Lincoln Continental 1975. That car does something to me. The lines, the presence, the way it just sits there like it owns the street. insane aesthetic and aura.

Completely out of reach for me right now though. wrong continent, wrong timing, wrong everything

But recently, another beaut’ hit my radar and I simply can’t stop thinking about it

I’ve been obsessing over the Honda Prelude, 1g and 2g (1st and 2nd gen). late 80s, early 90s.

Is it the popup headlights? Nah, I mean yes but it’s also the straight lines and velvet seats! My God it’s beautiful!

I’ve always hated new cars. they all look inflated, rounded, like they’ve been softened too much. Plastic everywhere, style nowhere. No edges, no character. just… safe shapes

Squares will always win for me, and the Prelude is just that. Clean, boxy, straight to the point

I catch myself thinking about it more than I like to admit, like actually planning around it.

If my finances line up in the next few months, I might just go for it.

Those types of rides are perfect to cruise around, or just stand next to and be.

Old Japanese cars are special. They carry so much presence it’s crazy. It’s almost if they can speak. Looking at them makes me feel nostalgic. It’s not tied to a specific memory, more like a feeling. calm, quiet, almost grounding. I can’t really explain it properly, but I want to feel that as much as possible

I like it when objects are cool without trying, if I can say it like that.

I’ve been thinking about shifting my style a bit for a while, and it feels like the most natural place to start is nice ride. Something old, something solid, something that just works

Idk

Maybe it’s a phase

We’ll see