[Mister Pontiac]

Today, my 67 Tempest Wagon is returning to the owner I purchased it from 23 years ago, "Mark."

Over the past few months, I reinstalled the original 326, fixed several of the little things that needed attention, and have returned it to nearly the identical condition it was when I bought it from him all those years ago.

But there's one more adventure left to have! Yesterday, Mark flew to here to Phoenix, and tomorrow morning (Sunday), we will begin a 1200 mile road trip back to his home in central Missouri.

Mark has plans to return the car to his local 'daily mule' status, similar to what he was using it for when I bought it from him back in the day. Yes, the car will continue to log many miles and many smiles in the years to come.

We got her loaded up today with all of the spare parts I've accumulated over the years, and we will hit the road first thing in the morning. A bittersweet moment for sure, and a long full circle journey for the Wagon. She is returning to her rightful, forever home.

But this is truly a blessing for both of us. Mark gets to enjoy his wagon again, and I get to turn my attention back to the other Pontiac's in my fleet. There is no shortage of Ponti-action for me to accomplish, and I'm excited to get to some of the other long awaited projects.

The time has come.