history: I'm proud of all the work I put into my car, it was a junker, now it's a monster! I'm proud of all the work I put into my car_comma_ it was a junker_comma_ now it's a monster! Do tell! What upgrades have you given it?
current: New engine, new tires, new transmission, and a nice paint job.  I love it.
next: Oh that's nice.  What color did you change it to?