Rick Ocasek’s Car Trouble

Title: Rick Ocasek’s “Car Trouble“ Date & Place: Late 1970s, New York City Before finding fame as the frontman of The Cars, Rick Ocasek had a quirky encounter that would later become a part of his legendary persona. During the late 1970s in New York City, Ocasek was strolling down the street when he spotted a beautiful Cadillac parked along the curb. Feeling a bit mischievous, he couldn’t resist the temptation to check out the car’s interior. As he peered inside, admiring the sleek design, Ocasek noticed that the keys were left in the ignition. In a spur-of-the-moment decision, he decided to play a lighthearted prank. Without hesitation, Ocasek hopped into the driver’s seat and pretended to start the car. Much to his surprise, the engine roared to life. Suddenly finding himself unintentionally behind the wheel of a stranger’s Cadillac, Ocasek panicked and fumbled with the controls, trying to turn off the engine. Before he could figure