A Fish Tale , Farewell ( to my Cuda & C-C) and a New Friend Overseas -Pics

[kudakidd]

The Dutchman that bought my Cuda arrived in the US Sat after an 8 hour flight from the Netherlands. We found that even with an ocean dividing us, we had many things in common; Mopars , music and a love of American culture. He stayed with me and my wife for 3 busy and full days. Some of the stories he told me involved the passion Europeans have for Mopars in addition to the ordeal they must go thru to drive American cars on the road there. This guy turned out to be a very interesting person and a great house guest. The manners he displayed were many that have been long ignored by many 'ugly Americans. We could learn a thing or two from our European counterparts. He also spoke better English than many of the students I teach! It turns out he had been watching the Cuda for two years but did not want to offend me with a low offer. When he saw my price was lowered, he jumped on it. During his stay we drove the Cuda around getting some seat time, crated and shipped extra parts and finally planned the last leg of his trip. He DROVE the Cuda to NYC (about 300 miles)to be shipped on a container. It arrived w/o any issues, but now the 3 week trip across the 'pond'. He told me that a Cuda he bought years ago was loaded on a container with a freakin' FORKLIFT!(obviously crushing the gas tank and valance). I'm glad he saw the car before it was shipped. As tough as it was to sell a car I had 10 years, I feel good knowing that it's going to a good home and will be appreciated. He said that all through Europe, American cars are highly prized and there are many gatherings. Who knows, maybe I'll see it when and if I ever visit Europe.

First time in the saddle


It's official


The Big Apple


The last view on American soil

[Moparal]

     Looks like he will take care of it where you left off. I'll bet he had a blast cruisin 300 miles in it for the first time and figuring out mph to clicks. He will have insomnia for a month waiting for the car

[NoMope Greg]

I'm glad your Cuda found a good home.  Did you turn him onto the site?  He and Bart (Dutch) could get to know one another.  And why would you say farewell to C-C - it's not as though you have to own a Cuda or Challenger to hang out here. 

[69bronzeT5]

I was gonna say, don't go...I don't have a Cuda.....or a Challenger but I'm still here....but it looks like you cancelled your account already

[Street_Challenged73]

There was no need to close the account, KudaKidd.   However, what part of the Netherlands is he from?  I am currently in Zwolle, NL for the next three weeks and may have some time to meet up with the new owner and possibly Bart (if I can ever find the time to do so).

[AprilsPink72Cuda]

Awwwe, KudaKidd, ya didn't have to go and delete your account.  You are still welcome here.  I hope you stop by and check in once in a while.  I am sorry you had to let your Cuda go, but I take comfort in the fact that she is in good hands and will be well taken care of. 

[dutch]

congrats on the sale,  I must say I`m very pleased with the fact that it`s coming to my country 
First time I saw a picture of this car, years ago, I fell in love with it...
we`ve never met but I did e-mail with a guy with the same name and the same color cuda    a while ago and he was looking for another cuda since his was in bad shape....   
I hope to meet up with him and see the car soon   

[HemiOrange70]

I couldn't believe it took so long for you to sell your car. Good luck and hang around here. If we tolerate Cuda members  we can tolerate members without an e body. 

[dutch]

If we tolerate Cuda members  we can tolerate members without an e body.