In this chapter, Zaphod and the group are dining at the restaurant at the end of the universe (where the main attraction is the end of space and time itself). Rather than stay and watch the show, however, Zaphod decides to go down to the parking lot. While there, him and Ford admire the fancy cars and space-craft. One such vehicle catches their eye in particular. This vehicle is so black, that it can barely be seen. It's surface is completely frictionless and can therefore not be touched. Consequently, Zaphod and Ford decide to steal the car.
I think this is a very stupid thing to do. Given the fact that they have a one-of-a-kind improbability drive ship waiting for them some five hundred and seventy-six thousand million, three thousand five hundred and seventy nine years years in the past, why would they steal someone else's car? The improbability drive provided a useful way of escaping pursuit and making a good story. Now, they just have a really black car.
If I could give Zaphod and Ford some advice, I would say stick with what you have. You're making a very rich being very angry by stealing their car, and the last thing you need right now is more enemies.
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