Early Life
Five's a crowd - these are the names of Eric's sibling - and Eric - in order from OLDEST to YOUNGEST.
Who are Madrinha, Eurico, Tonico, Zae, Fernanda?
He learned nothing. Eric was this age when he got into a motorcycle in Paris.
What is 18.5/19?
Ick. Eric bought his first Mini Cooper from this guy we don't like anymore.
Who is Wayne Carini?
Pit stop! Eric lived here before he came to America.
What is Chevilly-LaRue, France?
Hmmm. Must be French. Eric wanted to name his first son this name.
What is Alan? (say it French)
Hasta la vista, baby! How old was Eric when he got all scraped up in an motorcycle accident in Portugal (and then left for France all banged up)?
It was NOT an accident, but you know how she can be. Diane was pregnant with this kid when she watched Eric win 2nd place in his Mini Cooper at Lime Rock Park but also thought he died in a crash.
Who is Adam?
One is never enough. Eric has owned this many yellow minis.
What is 3?
Ummmmmm. This would have been nice to know a few months ago. Eric's first job in America was building cardboard boxes, but he quickly moved up in the world to building these.
What are cabinets?
Get out the pots and pans - this is Eric's favorite food.
What is boiled cod and potatoes (Eric, tell us that name in Portuguese)?
Ah-Pai, Ah-Mae! These are Eric's parents names - bonus points if you get middle names!
Who are Manuel Carreira Vale da Serra, Adelina Crespo Agostino Vale da Serra?
Ah-pa, be careful! Eric cut off part of his own father's finger while building this.
What is a fence?
Okay, King! This is the name of the article published in VW & Porsche magazine about Eric's Porsche 914.
What is "Home Spun Steel?"
Thanks, Tia! This is the name of the aunt Eric lived with in America.
Who is Maria Custodia?
No hate, but name someone on TV that causes Eric to swear under his breath. Or way out loud.
Who is literally anyone on TV?
We got no middle names and this guys got two! This is Eric's FULL name.
What is Eurico Dos Santos Agostinho Vale da Serra?
Eye-Eye-Eye!Eric has gone to the ER/eye doctor this many times to have metal removed from his eye.
What is 6?
His never painted a thing in his life. Except a stripe on this kind of car, with a roller.
What is a VW Beetle?
Fill up your cup! Eric was this age when he came to America.
What is 21?
510, 515, whatever works. Eric has had this many Datsun 510s.
What is 4?
Praise Jesus! Eric was thisclose to becoming part of this holy order.
What is the priesthood? (no, actually)
It was a hard day. This was the car Eric crashed in New Hampshire during Driver's Education.
What is a white 1974 Porsche 914?
He's a versatile one. These are FIVE different cars Eric has restored.
What are:
Porsche
Mini Cooper
Lotus
Datsun
Mustang
VW
It simply wouldn't do as was, so Eric installed this in that garage in East Hartford.
What is a pit?
Sing it! This song is Eric's anthem.
What is "Come With Me Now" by Kongos?