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Old 11-10-2014, 06:47 PM
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A 1950, black Ford convertible. I was in love with it and mounted four new tires (not even recaps...) at Dad's insistence. Also installed 'spiffy seatcovers (from JC Whitney as I recall).

It was great, but after driving it for about six months I began to realize the financial drain it represented with gas, insurance, maintenance, etc. I sold the Ford and bought a 10-speed bicycle!

Dad had a 1960 VW (36hp, with no gas gauge as I recall) and I was able to talk him into using it for 'dates ... and it always came with a full tank of gas. :-)

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Casey