Lessons learned from a Classic

Gib and I loved this story Grandpa Brems told us about his first car when he was 16. He had been working hard and saving all of his money for his first car. Knowing Bob Brems, there is no question he was working very hard. He has an incredible work ethic and serves as a great example to his kids, grandkids, great grandkids and all who know him. At a dealership, he had his eye on a canary yellow roadster with a rumble seat in the back. Finally, he had saved $50 and bargained the purchase of the roadster as his first car. He tried to register the car but the state wouldn't allow it because there was no VIN number on the vehicle. Back then, the number was etched right onto the engine block but his new car's number had been ground out with a grinder. The state said it was a sure sign the vehicle was stolen. Grandpa's folks wouldn't allow him to drive an unregistered car. Half a block down the one-laned Ford avenue then back up to the house was as far as he drove his prized first car. With the help of his persuasive brother-in-law, Jim Reed, Grandpa returned the car for a full refund. The reason we like this story is because of the lessons learned from Grandpa and his Ford Roadster. The first lesson exemplifies his dedication to hard work. It is admirable for a 16 year old to work hard enough to earn enough money to purchase his own vehicle. The second lesson is his ability to set a goal then saving money to achieve his goal without debt. The third lesson is his obedience to the laws of the land. He understood that it was required to register his vehicle to drive it on our city streets. I'm certain that it would have been easy to drive his unregistered car all around the city but Grandpa chose to follow the law and not drive illegally. Thanks Grandpa for your good example. We have a lot to learn from you and Grandma!