Who Knew Rust Could Be So Entertaining?

Thank goodness for Netflix.

Every now and then a new series will come on Netflix and depending on the name or cover photo, the two of us will give it a peek. Well, the last few days we have been enjoying a Canadian series about a man and his several hundred rusted cars. Old timers that despite the rust and missing parts evoke memories of old black and white movies, of glamour and times that must have been great.

At first I thought that this might be a series I would have to just grin and bear it ( I mean, who likes car mechanical stuff apart from the Queen ) because Bob liked it. A sort of wifely compromise but to my surprise, I love this show. The lead guy, the owner, is amazing. A man of late middle age but with an aura of half his age, rather streamlined body and long dreadlocks who wouldn't look out of place on a fashion runway. But, what a character, what a positive mind set and what a sweetie, not to mention his gravely voice.

Each and every episode the two of us hold thumbs ( like that's going to help all the way from Burgenland! ) for him to sell his cars and make a profit. Not that he doesn't have customers, more the case of him having a hard time letting his cars go. He is attached to them. Once or twice the two of us have given him vocal advice along the lines of 'please please, just sell one. You need the money.' Well, at least we still have a few episodes ahead of us to see if his business makes it through the winter.

What I also find fantastic is the fact that nothing gets thrown away. Old cars are restored and not merely sent to the shredder. The world needs more restoration. Personally, I think that despite these old cars being gas guzzlers, it is still less stressful for our planet to have them restored than to make a new car.

Having a quick look online proved that we are not the only ones loving this series. Pleas for another series are posted and let's hope it won't take too long...

Biggi