Dear H&B,
Do girls really respond to guys’ cars? If they do, what kind of car do you get to interest a cool girl but avoid a shallow one?
Motor Headed
Dear MH,
Yes, girls like cars. Having been the proud owner of a number of ’70s Caddy and Lincoln boats (aka wallet-drains), I can attest to that. These rides caught female attention, but I was married at the time, so I ignored all that potential autoerotic action. So, to answer your question, I asked an actual woman who is both beautiful and aroused by cars to respond: “Go classic and pre-1970, and no bullshit add-ons, or customization. Camaro, Monte Carlo, Cadillac, Mustang. All you need is a good paint job (go with original colors—not some neon crap) and restore the interior to its original splendor. A cool girl will get it.” Bravo to all of that, but if the extent of your dating bait is based on what you’re driving, shallow is as shallow does. Any idiot with money can buy a car, but you can’t drive charm off a lot.
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