In Mexico City, an old woman entices a young, street-smart taxi driver to be her chauffeur. Her vehicle is a cherry 1942 Ford, a classic ride. Together they circle through the city which, as time passes, becomes the city of the old woman’s youth: the 40’s and 50’s. Modelo Antiguo is a novel of love, a love which is both enigmatic and terrible, and at times very touching.

Translated by Joe Hayes and Sharon Franco.