Back in Black

After a two year slumber in the dry and warm surroundings of our garage it was time for the XR4i to see the light of day again. Since her last MOT last October she has completed just five miles on the public highway. As you can see it was high time for this to change.

So gradually over the last couple of weeks she has been awoken from her deep sleep. Her wheels have been taken to work for a refurbishment and some new tyres, she has been fitted with a new battery to replace the aging Varta, she how has fresh oil and filter, some fresh fuel and a shiny new tax disc.

So last night, she had her wheels refitted then it was time for a good scrub to remove two years worth of garage dust. Then it was time to fire her up. Obviously she wanted to get out of her enclosed little world, she growled into life at the first turn of the key then idled smoothly and quietly whilst we got ready for the off.

We had both forgotten just how much of a pleasure this car is to drive. She eats up the miles quickly and easily, carving her way through the countryside to the sound of the V6 symphony. With no destination in mind we swept through the rolling Derbyshire hills before happening across the Strines Inn. A proper country pub nestled in the surroundings. With a proper home cooked pub lunch in our stomachs it was time to head back for home. Grinning from ear to ear, we were most definitely back in black.