Weekly Roundup: Nothing's Sacred Edition

Four and a half years ago, my son and his mother went to the Heritage Guitar Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he took delivery of the above-pictured guitar, hand-made by former Gibson luminary and legend Marv Lamb. We have some great photos of John in the factory, pointing at various things and kind of cavorting around in the shop. In the years since, I've repeatedly turned down offers for the guitar, explaining that I would never sell something with that kind of sentimental value. When Marv had a stroke and stopped working a few years ago, it served to further strengthen my resolve on that point.

Earlier this week, I sold and shipped it to a friend in Florida. No regrets. I've been thinking a lot about sentimental value: what is genuinely valuable and what is merely sentimental. I'm putting the money I got for the guitar towards this year's karting and cycling season. We'll trade a few possessions for a few experiences. I hope John will forgive me for selling it --- if he even cares. I suspect that he will not.

Speaking of things that I closed my eyes and sent into the big bad world this week, here are a few stories and articles for you.

For Road&Track, I discussed the controversial choice of track for the new Top Gear America. Then I suggested a return of the red light camera. The Facebook comments for this one serve as absolute proof that nobody bothers to read past the headline before responding.

At TTAC, I answered a question about the MKT, suggested a different approach for Cadillac, and considered some difficult questions facing American.

I'd like to thank everybody who has sent in questions for "Ask Jack". If you have a question, even if it is not car-related, send it to askjack@jackbaruth.com. Thank you!