This reminds me of something I saw on Australian Story on the ABC many years ago. An old chap had owned a monaro of some description for many years. He called her 'Marilyn'. His wife wanted to go on a holiday to England. She collected dolls. To appease his wife, he sold Marilyn. The look on his face as the new owner drove Marilyn away is something I won't forget. And I bet his wife still has her dolls ...

My wife is quite content for my ute to sit in the shed = I am very happy with my wife

Nige