Thinking about Then Came Bronson. Part Two.

While it looks like a stock XLCH model, it isn't.

The Bike.

The motorcycle was always the focus and star of the show in my eyes. Any TV show that featured motorcycles, even if in just one episode would catch my attention. Maybe some of you out there can remember the episode in the old Dick Van Dyke show where Rob bought a small 50cc tiddler. He is out riding and encounters a group of serious bike riders. Years later I was able to find the episode on YouTube and saw the the other motorcycles were HD Sportsters and a couple of Triumph twins. Looking for motorcycles on TV was like looking for dinosaurs, even if they were just an iguana with a fin glued on it's back, they sure were worth watching!

 Thinking about Then Came Bronson. Part One.

"Gee, I wish that I were you!"
"Just hang in there."

This iconic exchange was part of the opening sequence to every episode of Then Came Bronson. Jim Bronson is headed out of town and stops at a traffic signal next to a harried commuter. The motorist looks over at Jim sitting on his bike and asks if he is going on a trip, Bronson replies that he is. When he is asked where he is headed, Bronson replies, "I don't know, wherever I end up." The motorist then declares that he wishes that he could be in Bronson's situation. Bronson replies, "Just hang in there." then he rides off to chase that long  lonely highway.

 Taking stock of my newest purchase.

The tires look good but are quite old.
The hubcap and trim ring are in fine shape but need cleaning and polishing.

Once I got the Plymouth safely home it was time to take a more detailed look at it. As well to put some miles driving it to get better acquainted. 

 Fetching the '46 Plymouth. Part two.

The car looked even better in person.

After a thorough test drive, inspection, and interview with the seller, I decided that I definitely wanted the car. My Wife had arranged to have a U Haul trailer available at a nearby rental yard. We called to confirm the reservation, then asked the seller if he would drive the Plymouth back to  the Albertson's parking lot for us, which he agreed to do.