Oct 5, 2010

Ten-Word Tuesday. The Car Crush Edition

For as long as Bossy can remember, she’s had crushes on cars, as exemplified by the above photo of one of her first car crushes, the VW Station Wagon.

Sure there may have been sexier cars, but Bossy understood from a young age the strength of a utilitarian shape, and the honesty of a simple interior:

It may stand to reason Bossy’s crush on the Volkswagon grew to include this fella:

Charming and goofy with a great sense of humor, the VW Bus knew exactly who it was — and Bossy could imagine wrapping her hands around its oversized, erect steering wheel and going places yet unexplored:

These days Bossy has a crush on the Mini Cooper:

Bossy enjoys visiting her dream Mini online from time to time, whose understated White Pepper exterior only hints at the more rugged bad-boy English Oak dashboard within:

Bossy can sum up her current car crush in this way: Only room for one. Gee, sorry family. And beep beep!

Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy about the car crushes you’ve had throughout the years?

And be sure to check back later today for the best car crushes on the web.

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78 comments

1. 1
   on October 5th, 2010 at 10:12 am
   WebSavvyMom said:

   –>My first car – 1984 BMW 325e. I miss it so.


2. 2
   on October 5th, 2010 at 10:16 am
   BOSSY said:

   The itty bitty Honda Civics in the late 70s/80s.


3. 3
   on October 5th, 2010 at 10:16 am
   Lori said:

   My boxy convertible VW cabriolet, the ultimate Fisher Price car!!


4. 4
   on October 5th, 2010 at 10:17 am
   MidLifeMama said:

   Classic edition Mazda Miata, British racing green, real wood console.


5. 5
   on October 5th, 2010 at 10:21 am
   BOSSY said:

   The Honda Element. Can hose the sucker out. And boxy!


6. 6
   on October 5th, 2010 at 10:23 am
   vuboq said:

   vuboq crushes on rail cars. just say no to driving


7. 7
   on October 5th, 2010 at 10:24 am
   Tom said:

   Got the 2010 Fusion, but really wanted a RED Edge…


8. 8
   on October 5th, 2010 at 10:25 am
   BOSSY said:

   Oh classic Jeep, why do you have to tip over?


9. 9
   on October 5th, 2010 at 10:34 am
   krg said:

   no doubt 1 only. 1969 jaguar xke. white. yum yum.


10. 10
    on October 5th, 2010 at 10:36 am
    MomQueenBee said:

    Kids off to college. Smaller than a Suburban? I’m in.


11. 11
    on October 5th, 2010 at 10:45 am
    Meg at the Members Lounge said:

    I can’t take my eyes off a vintage Mustang.


12. 12
    on October 5th, 2010 at 10:53 am
    bossy's friend amy said:

    the VW thing – still want one!


13. 13
    on October 5th, 2010 at 11:01 am
    Grammar Snob said:

    1972 Corvette Stingray with an 8 ball gear-shifter. Yum.


14. 14
    on October 5th, 2010 at 11:09 am
    Maggie said:

    1984 Silver Corvette as driven by Scarecrow aka Bruce Boxleitner


15. 15
    on October 5th, 2010 at 11:30 am
    Frimmy said:

    1973 Midnight Iridescent Blue Firebird Formula. How I miss you.


16. 16
    on October 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
    tj said:

    …Goat. Pontiac GTO. 1967. Red. 389 Dual Quads. Muscle. Love. *sigh*swoon*thud!*giggle* ;o)

    …Blessin’s…


17. 17
    on October 5th, 2010 at 11:45 am
    Summer said:

    I would trade my husband for a 65 Mustang convertible. :-p


18. 18
    on October 5th, 2010 at 11:45 am
    Summer said:

    To be fair, he would trade me for a Corvette.


19. 19
    on October 5th, 2010 at 11:54 am
    La Suzette said:

    LMAO, @Summer! Mine DID trade me for 1998 Mustang SVU


20. 20
    on October 5th, 2010 at 11:54 am
    La Suzette said:

    First car 62 VW bug, 2nd -74 Honda Civic Hatchback.


21. 21
    on October 5th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
    sbdebs said:

    We lived in Holland in 1969 and my family bought and shipped a tan VW station wagon back to the U.S. That is what I grew up driving because my parents wouldn’t let us drive the “good” cars. I love the VW bus as well and we rented one 10 years ago to drive from Santa Barbara to Montana for a family reunion. Awesome. My first car was a used 1979 silver VW bug convertible. As you can see, I’ve loved VW. I then owned a 1997 Passat and, unfortunately, hated it. I now drive an orange “hot lava” 2004 Scion xB and love it. Great for my doggies. My car crushes never included fancy cars…


22. 22
    on October 5th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
    sbdebs said:

    oops, forgot it was 10-word Tuesday. Here’s another try:
    VW wagon, bus, convertible. Scion xB.


23. 23
    on October 5th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
    Meg said:

    I adore the VW StationWagon, despite being conceived in one.

    I wish I didn’t know that fact about myself. Thanks for the overshare mom!


24. 24
    on October 5th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
    Judy said:

    Chevy Nova ‘78, first car, got ‘88, Dad paid, Yay!


25. 25
    on October 5th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
    Mary from California said:

    Lusted for a Jaguar XKE. Learned to love a VW.


26. 26
    on October 5th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
    Babybloomr said:

    Nash Metropolitan– the vintage version of your current car crush.


27. 27
    on October 5th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
    Meredith said:

    Bright blue Subaru WRX – liked the guy, LOVED his car.


28. 28
    on October 5th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
    Meredith said:

    Overpaid for cherry red Jetta Sportwagen, purring diesel – worth it!


29. 29
    on October 5th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
    Meredith said:

    Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Spider – a car that’s like buttah.


30. 30
    on October 5th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
    SueH said:

    Truly most crappy car ever built, Fiat Spider LOVED IT


31. 31
    on October 5th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
    Amy in NJ said:

    1998 Dodge Durango: Red, muscular, sneering SUV. Outta my way!


32. 32
    on October 5th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
    Grace said:

    Oh American muscle cars, you make me something I’m not.


33. 33
    on October 5th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
    tina de luxe said:

    Formerly dad’s, now mine: dark blue Mercedes E-Class station wagen.

    (I knew Americans are said to have a soft spot for “our” cars, but to read about it here is still stunning.)


34. 34
    on October 5th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
    Chicky Chicky Baby said:

    My sister has a mini Cooper. A red convertible. I dubbed it the Angry Skittle.

    There are three cars I lust over – a ‘57 hardtop Thunderbird convertible, a Jeep Wrangler, or an old Ford Bronco (‘66-’77), fully restored and bright red. And dammit, one day I will own one of these cars. Fer chrissake.


35. 35
    on October 5th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
    Chicky Chicky Baby said:

    Okay, so I missed the 10 word part. But DOOD, cars get me excited.


36. 36
    on October 5th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
    BossysMom said:

    Our Citroen. The incredible. Then the anti-christ oldtime
    landrover.


37. 37
    on October 5th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
    zidia said:

    A 1970 burgundy colored Citroen Palas with hydraulic suspension(3 levels)!


38. 38
    on October 5th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
    CustomToyPortraits said:

    Love the tiny- a geo metro is cute to me.


39. 39
    on October 5th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
    kathleen said:

    classic green Jaguar come to mama mama loves you so


40. 40
    on October 5th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
    kathleen said:

    reality sets in car that runs mama needs you so


41. 41
    on October 5th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
    kathleen said:

    today little jeep gets me where I need to go


42. 42
    on October 5th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
    Little Miss Sunshine State said:

    Driving a Mitsubishi Montero. Love my vehicles high and wide.


43. 43
    on October 5th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
    Amy said:

    Ford Thunderbird – the recent one – with the porthole-windowed hardtop. In aqua.


44. 44
    on October 5th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
    Gertrude said:

    Country girl loves ghetto street trucks. Escalade. Denali. Pimped. Dubs.


45. 45
    on October 5th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
    Jami said:

    Red 1971 Dodge Charger. Bought new. Still in our garage.


46. 46
    on October 5th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
    jane said:

    Two words: Karmann Ghia.


47. 47
    on October 5th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
    The Domestic Goddess said:

    Jeeps. We had several. Sold them. Miss them too much.


48. 48
    on October 5th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
    heidig said:

    still crushing on lexus 350is – come to mama!


49. 49
    on October 5th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
    Scottsdale Girl said:

    oversize erect? excuse me are we still talking about cars?


50. 50
    on October 5th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
    Joan said:

    Jane beat me to it– always crushed on Karmann Ghias!!!


51. 51
    on October 5th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
    GreatAunt said:

    I can’t afford crushes, and my beloved SUV has died. ;(


52. 52
    on October 5th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
    BOSSY said:

    Bossy’s parents’ 1970 Citroen aged w/200,000 inspired miles. Family member.


53. 53
    on October 5th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
    Mr Farty said:

    Car. Crush. Smash. Crunch. Not a big fan of cars.


54. 54
    on October 5th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
    Jessica said:

    Born in a dark green VW bug. VW smell yum!


55. 55
    on October 5th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
    Caroline said:

    Jeeps, Jags. I’ve owned one. Guess which? (Hint: Ima poor.)


56. 56
    on October 5th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
    sally said:

    Dad always said: “NEVER fall in love with a hunk of metal”


57. 57
    on October 5th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
    janny226 said:

    Big brother’s red Triumph; 80’s bad-boy Monte Carlo; Corvettes.


58. 58
    on October 5th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
    Beth said:

    Boyfriend/Husband 1970 gold El Camino 8 track player= hot!


59. 59
    on October 5th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
    dgm said:

    Always loved the look of the VW bus–soooo California.


60. 60
    on October 5th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
    Catherine McP said:

    This winter buying a bike, Desert riding. Already got car.

    You can tell cars dont excite, except unaffordable brown Jaguar.


61. 61
    on October 5th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
    runnergirl said:

    Prius…have gas guzzler now. Someday will own Jeep Wrangler!!!!


62. 62
    on October 5th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
    Jenn @ Juggling LIfe said:

    Love Jeeps, but share Bossy’s concerns–like my cars upright.


63. 63
    on October 5th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
    Cupcake Murphy said:

    Madly in love with anything that doesn’t explode catch fire.


64. 64
    on October 5th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
    Reeb said:

    Couldn’t hear Bossy after first photo: my beloved car, Annie Okie!!!

    (So sue me over 11 words. I loved my VW squareback! Really! And her name was exactly as above.)


65. 65
    on October 5th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
    Reeb said:

    My [former] 1968 Volvo stationwagon, only heated seats, all-wheel-drive. Sigh.


66. 66
    on October 5th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
    Reeb said:

    Would Husband trade me in for ancient TR-3? Probably so.


67. 67
    on October 5th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
    Biddy said:

    jeep grand cherokee, mini cooper, Texas Edition Silverado, ‘56 Corvette


68. 68
    on October 6th, 2010 at 12:01 am
    CS said:

    Daughter of immigrants loves American icons: childhood dream. . . ‘69 Mustang.


69. 69
    on October 6th, 2010 at 12:50 am
    Bev said:

    Friend’s ‘69 GTO Judge…drag racing…we girls always won!


70. 70
    on October 6th, 2010 at 3:42 am
    Vanessa said:

    VW Bug, Jeep, anything convertible…..


71. 71
    on October 6th, 2010 at 7:08 am
    Nic said:

    1967 Fiat 500, creamy light green. Luckily, I own one.


72. 72
    on October 6th, 2010 at 9:04 am
    Doug said:

    You always remember your first: the sweet, sublime Sunbeam Alpine.


73. 73
    on October 6th, 2010 at 9:11 am
    Denise said:

    Avocado green Ford Pinto. No love, but no explosions, either.


74. 74
    on October 6th, 2010 at 9:14 am
    Olivia said:

    Sexy Corvette Stingray transmogrifies into sassy little Smart Car.


75. 75
    on October 6th, 2010 at 10:44 am
    OH-Ang said:

    Want cute little Smart Car Brabus with room for 3.

    (***giggle*** I said bra..****giggle****)


76. 76
    on October 6th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
    MetroDad said:

    I’d give my left nut for an old Aston Martin.


77. 77
    on October 10th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
    Gail K. said:

    Volkswagon Cabriolet! If that b*tch Barbie can have – me too!


78. 78
    on October 11th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
    Dr. Liz said:

    Muscle cars: Mustangs, old Camaros, old Challengers now and forever. (In the not-10-word part, I had a MINI – LOVED it, and it has surprisingly more room in it than you might think… I’m just saying…)