i always look at the Whomobile and my inner Lalla Ward shudders and says briskly "No thanks, I'll walk."

i can imagine some Dr Tom sudden whimsical touring that leads them all to a grotty Unit lock-up. "Well... Romana doesn't seem to like it, does she K9 - but you know... I did see something in it once, didn't I? Do YOU see anything in it K9?"

"Vehicle is empty, Master."

"Well, obviously! Of course it's unoccupied now but -"

"Vehicle is empty, Master."

"What? Um? Yes... yes, I suppose it is. Come on then K9 let's go and see where Romana's got to - and stop dawdling!"

Dr Ten woud be more succinct; "Yeeessss - well, it was a bit pants wasn't it? But never mind! Wings? Brilliant! On a Hovercraft!"

alas, and much as i love him - i can imagine Dr McGann trying to persuade Charley. "Well it's no R101 but it flies Charlie! Like, like - remember that anti-gravity ride? That was fun wasn't it?"

Charley: Doctor there is absolutely no way that I'm getting in that thing! I mean, it's from the future - and even I can see it's clapped out and, and - dusty!"

Dr M: Spoilsport.

and i'm getting carried away again so - *scarpers!*

:)))

then again, i'm biased toward Bessie anyway and i have a general CSO allergy! :))