

Carson, Rhody’s Roady, is a 1994 Roadmaster. Although Chevrolet Caprice, Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight and Cadillac Fleetwood are the same sorts of contemporary sedans, Buick Roadmaster is somehow designated as the last great American Sedan. All are very rare, likely because they were already so old fashioned when they were new. Finding Carson was no easy task. In the process, and to be a responsible consumer, I investigated other options, including Mercury Grand Marquis from about the same time. Ultimately, I really wanted a Buick, which is a bit more refined than a Chevrolet, but not quite as vain as a Cadillac. Although all options were very tempting, I have been completely pleased with Carson. A few weeks ago though, this 1992 Lincoln Town Car was acquired by the fleet at work. Because most of who work here are young people who lack appreciation for real sedans, particularly such totally awesome luxury sedans, this Town Car will be sold. Because such sedans are even more old fashioned than they were when they were new decades ago, it will not be sold for much. Goodness! It is extremely tempting. Town Car is the luxurious Lincoln version of the Mercury Grand Marquis. This particular Town Car is of the Cartier Edition, which would be a bit too froufrou for me if I could see what identifies it as such. I believe that his name is Nix, but I just refer to him as the Town Car to avoid getting too familiar or attached. His trunk is nearly as spacious as Carson’s, so can bring more plant material back from Southern California or the Pacific Northwest than a modern compact pickup, which was one of the justifications for investing in a sedan that I have no practical use for rather than a modern pickup.