[Angela Macy]

OR - if your wife asks you if the motor is new, say the following "This old thing? No, I've had this in the back of the garage (instead of closet) for a while, forgot I even had it! I used it (instead of wore it) one time at that race (instead of whatever girly event) back two years ago, don't you remember?" Then acted hurt if she doesn't remember - "The car (instead of I) ran so good with (instead of in) it".