Alas, poor Thunderbird.
My poor car has breathed his last. Engine started to rattle a couple of weeks ago. Put in oil. Took him for a run. Rattle got worse. Took it to the mechanic. "Not heard a noise like that before".
Verdict was that the engine would need a rebuild. Not sure it's worth it. So I drove it home assuming it would get me to a used car dealer a couple of times. Sadly it didn't quite manage that trip either. Conked out with 3 miles to go.
Fortunately I was right by a parking bay, and managed to guide the car in. Then got out quick because smoke is not a good sign.
Called the AA Finally got to use Holly the evil Satnav's "Where am I" feature. A very nice man towed me home.
So I need a new car. Not sure what to buy. Really didn't want that expense on top of everything else this month.