Spotty showers are rolling across central Florida. While our ’66 coupe “Collateral Damage” could do with a shower, they didn’t improve the car’s looks. Rather they brought out a couple more of the car’s quirks.

Since 1982, when I bought a triple black Cougar XR-7, every car I’ve owned had intermittent windshield wipers. Not Collateral. Its windshield wiper switch has two positions — on and off. Click the chrome knob to the right and the small wiper arms begin a leisurely motion, accompanied by what sounds like a snoring sound. The driver’s side wipes pretty clear, provided you’re in no hurry. If the rain becomes anything resembling heavy, you’d better be heading for the side of the road. Single speed wipers were standard for ’66, two-speeds were an option. Intermittents were still several years away.

 A modest flow from up high on the A-pillar landed on my pants, letting me know that all was not well with the windshield seal. Planning on an extended trip on a rainy day? Might want to consider waders.