Ralph Watson Exhibit at Wanaka

[Trevor Sheffield]

It is a great pity that the unpainted alloy body of the Lycoming Special became polished. Sadly, the car has lost its original practical characteristics.

As intended, the car should have a mat finish as do many aircraft. The intensly practical, late Ralph Watson would be horrified, particularly in consideration of the reflection affecting the drivers vision. What us more, the added red painted imbelishment was not in accordance with his taste. In the words of our day, the car has become tarted up. LOL As his friend, I remain annoyed. RIP.