what was you 1st car when you just passed your test?
05-18-2009, 07:36 AM
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I took my test in the spring of 1977 in a 1971 Arctic Blue Mercury Comet 4 door sedan. 302 cubic inch (5.0 liter) V-8 with such extravagant options as A/C and a locking console with clock on the transmission hump.
The car was a gift from my Godfather. I power-blocked the car at nearly every stop sign in town and burned off the snow tires in less than a month. It kissed a few guard rails when I took a 90 degree left turn a little late (and it cost me a whole summer of driving restrictions from my parents) Since I had plenty of time, I searched salvage yards high and low for replacement front fenders. I purchased a new grille, bolted on the fenders, used container or 2 of bondo, and followed by a trip to Maaco for the $99 paint special and she was good to go.
I ended up selling her for $600.00 in late '77 and replaced her with a 74 Monte Carlo that had only 3,200 miles on her at the time of purchase.
The car was a gift from my Godfather. I power-blocked the car at nearly every stop sign in town and burned off the snow tires in less than a month. It kissed a few guard rails when I took a 90 degree left turn a little late (and it cost me a whole summer of driving restrictions from my parents) Since I had plenty of time, I searched salvage yards high and low for replacement front fenders. I purchased a new grille, bolted on the fenders, used container or 2 of bondo, and followed by a trip to Maaco for the $99 paint special and she was good to go.
I ended up selling her for $600.00 in late '77 and replaced her with a 74 Monte Carlo that had only 3,200 miles on her at the time of purchase.
05-18-2009, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by melimel' post='881865' date='May 18 2009, 09:11 AM
ohh lordy.. i had some piece of shit chrysler cordoba that my father thought he helped me out with.. cant even remember the year.. i ahd to drive with 2 friggen feet so it wouldnt stall!! i quickly saved up and bought myself a 5 speed mustang gt... 
I still have fond memories of the LX 5.0.
05-18-2009, 10:47 AM
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First car (Fiat 128):
Second car (Triumph Spitfire Mark IV convertible):
I wish I could have married that little Spitfire. I rebuilt most of it. Then I traded it in for a Fiat Strada...
Second car (Triumph Spitfire Mark IV convertible):
I wish I could have married that little Spitfire. I rebuilt most of it. Then I traded it in for a Fiat Strada...
05-19-2009, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='882095' date='May 18 2009, 02:44 PM
Mel, your car buying pattern seems like mine. I was so horrified by my 1981 Chevy Caprice that my next car was....a 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 (the GT engine, suspension and tires in a sleeper, plain Jane body).
I still have fond memories of the LX 5.0.
I still have fond memories of the LX 5.0.
miss that car.. miss standard.. 
05-19-2009, 07:04 AM
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Mine was a 1982 Camaro Z28...... Maroon with silver trim along the bottom...... Went through 2 transmissions and a lot of tires.. Drank beer and listened to Heavy Metal constantly!
Ahhhh, the memories.......
Pretty much the same now only I have a BMW.
B
Ahhhh, the memories.......
Pretty much the same now only I have a BMW.
B
05-19-2009, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BMRMEUP' post='880936' date='May 17 2009, 10:09 AM
Mine was a 60 something Dodge Dart. Dirt brown. Pushbutton transmission. I tried to find some pictures but none of them looked like my car. Not ugly enough...
Mine was a red 1977 VW Rabbit with a great view of the road through the floorboards, Flintstones style.
05-19-2009, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='881126' date='May 17 2009, 12:25 PM
Wow FP, that car was Pimp!
05-19-2009, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='883161' date='May 19 2009, 01:30 PM
Oh yeah....that'd how I rolled!!
I'm going to be in LA from Sunday-Wednesday on business. I always love visiting the City of Angels.