My first car was a 1968 Pontiac LeMans with the 350 cu in 4 barrel carb putting out 325 hp. I bought it when I was 15 with savings from cutting grass, raking leaves and shoveling snow for neighbors since I was 12. I had it repainted and put Cragers with meaty Firestone tires.
Sadly the first time I was legally allowed to drive it by myself a drunk driver ran a red light and totaled the car. Nobody was hurt but all I got out of it was the wheels, tires and radio. I sold those and bought a 1972 Ford Galaxy 500 with a 400 cu in which was a great car but the LeMans looked a lot cooler!
|