Let’s see picture of your first car

[jbartle1]

109121This car would occasionally wink when one light would not come up. Bought myself for $1500, wish I had it now, oh my, sold to put Doug thru Palmer College (Chiropractic school in Davenport, Iowa)

[CFrance]

1960 Triumph Herald. I took that car to college in 1966.

[jbartle1]

1960 Triumph Herald. I took that car to college in 1966.

I bet that little Triump is worth a LOT now!

[indianahurricane]

He is my 1st car

[villagetinker]

No pictures I know of survived, but it was a 1958 Ford Fairlane, painted metallic green, and looked like a typical car until you looked under the hood, "POLICE INTERCEPTOR SPECIAL". No idea of the top end on this car, it was nothing off the line, but at 80 MPH the engine was barely turning 2000 RPM, no idea what the top end was that was as fast as I was taking the car.

[Stu from NYC]

70 Mustang. No pictures but did get 100,000 miles.

End came when floor rusted out and at various spots could look down and see the road.

[CFrance]

I bet that little Triump is worth a LOT now!
And maybe also my 1972 TR6. Not the same car as the pic, but same color. (However, it broke a lot.)

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

This was mine: Orange and White VW Bus with Palm Trees Background (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/had-an-orange-vw-van-just-like-this-19791982--464926361501384859/) I'd driven my parents' cars, but the bus was the first one I bought. Right after I graduated college. Paid $700 for it, had to do some repairs to patch a hole in the floor behind the driver's seat, and on the sliding door, there were a few serious rust holes. I had to cut them out, rivet some sheet metal over the holes, bondo the seams, and spray paint over the mess. It wasn't a pretty sight but it solved the problem.

[asianthree]

63 split window, I worked as a waitress for my mom to buy the car from a friend drafted into service.

[jbartle1]

63 split window, I worked as a waitress for my mom to buy the car from a friend drafted into service.
Did yours wink at passerby’s also?

[Worldseries27]

1972 plymouth roadrunner 440, 4 bbl, 4 on the floor , dana rear, 4:10 rear end, hurst pistol grip shifter,
air grabber hood powered by compressor switch so up and down. Fun part was telling the girls to pose for the camera inside, not!!!
Never drag raced, i swea.. Ok i did. Bought fcp brooklyn brand new.pic not original. Color and striping the same. I had better wheels. The striping was irradesent so as you drove under street lights it would give off a strobe effect. Those were the days.

[Ea327]

Me and my ‘57 Chevy Belair. Swapped the 6cyl for a 283 V8 and a power glide to a 4 speed.

[symc655@gmail.com]

I purchased this 450SL in 1980 and I still have it in my garage.

[BlackHarley]

'67 Ford Galaxie 500. 289 V8 with a 'three on the tree' cut off the column and replaced with a Hurst 3spd on the floor, in front of that lonnnng vinyl bench seat.

[vonbork]

Mo picture, but mine was a Hillman Minx. Bet I'm the only one that can say that!

[sowilts]

A 1959 Volkswagen Beetle. Painted it blue in our carpark. 100 dollars. Purchased a 1961 for 1 dollar as spare, and a 1962 for fifty. This was in 1970. Sold the 1961 when I graduated HS 1971. Bought a Datsun Fairlady, 75 dollars and drove it to College. Tennessee Tech.

[BlackHarley]

A 1959 Volkswagen Beetle. Painted it blue in our carpark. 100 dollars. Purchased a 1961 for 1 dollar as spare, and a 1962 for fifty. This was in 1970. Sold the 1961 when I graduated HS 1971. Bought a Datsun Fairlady, 75 dollars and drove it to College. Tennessee Tech.
Hmmm...'Fairlady'? America's famous Datsun 240z...

[Topspinmo]

I don’t have pictures of my first 4 cars.

[PVK-Newell]

Looks like there was some very cool first cars. Thanks for sharing.
Now please double check that, "What's the make of your first car" is not being used as one of your password reminder security questions. 🤔

[Melmab]

My parents bought me this car when I graduated from WVU.

[rwisegolf]

54 Ford 2 door sport coupe 3 on the column painted metallic blue,cherry bomb mufflers.

[BrianL99]

A lot of car for $225 in 1970.

Unfortunately, it lasted less than 48 hours, before I blew the motor.

Forgot about that "check the oil" thing.

[Worldseries27]

109121this car would occasionally wink when one light would not come up
1998 dodge ram 2500 4x4 . Manual transmission, blower, black light inside, elvira poster looking out rear window used to get triple takes of her thru the smoked out windows she looked real . 100 watt stereo under rear bench seat. Blue trim exterior lights in wheel wells, front grill, all along the carriage. Triple double roll bars, aluminum tool chest

[Markus]

1971 Olds Delta 88 455 V8.

Google Photos (https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipNVYOfJ5uWo66kh8yjdb4Dq2yQzuYoGPRBqF-ee)

[Rodneysblue]

109121This car would occasionally wink when one light would not come up

Great security questions. Be careful folks.

[Miboater]

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!

[Lancer]

70 Mustang. No pictures but did get 100,000 miles.

End came when floor rusted out and at various spots could look down and see the road.

Oh yeah, the Rustang. I had a 73. It was my second car.

[Cupcake57]

I have no picture but when I was 16 Dad bought me a used Ford Fairlane, 2 doors, rusty brown color that was a 1966 or '67. Had to keep both feet firmly on the brakes when I put it into reverse or the tires squealed as it took off. I didn't get into any trouble except I ran into a ditch during a snowstorm coming home thru the country after a basketball game. Dad came to pull me out and never said a word; I guess he felt a little guilty turning me loose in such a car. Maybe it had the police engine like Tinker's!

[jbartle1]

Me and my ‘57 Chevy Belair. Swapped the 6cyl for a 283 V8 and a power glide to a 4 speed.

A 57 Chevy STATIONWAGON, just drove by our street, wow!

[jbartle1]

These cars are worth big bucks now!!!!

[Rodneysblue]

1971 Olds Delta 88 455 V8.

Google Photos (https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipNVYOfJ5uWo66kh8yjdb4Dq2yQzuYoGPRBqF-ee)

Had one as my second car. Used to get teased about it being an old man’s car till I opened up the 4 barrel.

[Stu from NYC]

Oh yeah, the Rustang. I had a 73. It was my second car.

Those days pushed you to buy the undercoating.

[Topspinmo]

Oh yeah, the Rustang. I had a 73. It was my second car.

Name one car that didn’t rust out in rust belt?

[Topspinmo]

Had one as my second car. Used to get teased about it being an old man’s car till I opened up the 4 barrel.


My 5th car was old man’s car that had lumber yard business in my home town. In 72 I brought it for 450 bucks, not rust spot or scratch on it. 64 Olds Starfire.

[jimjamuser]

Me and my ‘57 Chevy Belair. Swapped the 6cyl for a 283 V8 and a power glide to a 4 speed.
I had a 57 Chev 2-door hardtop with a V-8 and stick. I wish that I still had it. Nice combination of size (loved REAL bumpers) and speed and cornering.

[jimjamuser]

And maybe also my 1972 TR6. Not the same car as the pic, but same color. (However, it broke a lot.)
I had a Spitfire. It always broken. Even if I drove through a large puddle. Thank those Lucas electrical components.

[Runway48]

It was 1965, I just graduated from HS and paid $400 out of my bank account for a "modified" 1955 chevy 2 door. It began life as a 6 cylinder with 3 on the column but when I got it, it had an ~340 hp 327, hurst shifter stuck through the floorboards and a 455 posi rear and a cheap coat of burgundy paint and cut out rear wheel wells. It went like hell leaving two lines of rubber in 3rd gear. But only last about 6 mo. Can't imagine why.

[mrf6969]

56 Chev 2 door Hardtop Bel Air Matador Red. Most of us wish we still had our first car no doubt.

https://images.classic.com/vehicles/0dd3c04467a014110d32e61b647aca6136e73ae4.jpeg?w=12 00&h=676&fit=crop

[villagetinker]

I should add, my first NEW car was a '66 Mustang coupe, Signal Flare Red, black vinyl top, 289, 3 speed C4. I eventually had 10 more over the years, still have 2, a 2012 convertible, and a '66 fastback (restomod).

[jbartle1]

This was mine: Orange and White VW Bus with Palm Trees Background (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/had-an-orange-vw-van-just-like-this-19791982--464926361501384859/) I'd driven my parents' cars, but the bus was the first one I bought. Right after I graduated college. Paid $700 for it, had to do some repairs to patch a hole in the floor behind the driver's seat, and on the sliding door, there were a few serious rust holes. I had to cut them out, rivet some sheet metal over the holes, bondo the seams, and spray paint over the mess. It wasn't a pretty sight but it solved the problem.

Wish the pics would come up!

[jbartle1]

56 Chev 2 door Hardtop Bel Air Matador Red. Most of us wish we still had our first car no doubt.

https://images.classic.com/vehicles/0dd3c04467a014110d32e61b647aca6136e73ae4.jpeg?w=12 00&h=676&fit=crop

My other half loved your car!

[jimjamuser]

My first car was a 1949 Studebaker 2 door. It was midnight Blue which was very important now in my mind's eye. I liked the way the locks on the door sounded when they were shut - pure music to my ears. It had a lot of use on it and it cost $50. I had just graduated HS. It had the coolest small 6 cylinder flattop engine. It went a very long time between gas stations. It needed a new clutch and some work on its front wishbone spring (I think that's what they were called). Very old automotive technology. My Father did most of the work because he knew much more about car repair than I did - I did some - the brainless work. Besides being blue and easy on gas, the Studebaker had one other cool redeeming value. It had a HILL HOLD. Which was high tech for those days and important living in a hilly area of the world. If you were stopped on a steep hill at a stop sign or stop light and there was a car right stopped right behind you. With a standard clutch set-up, you had to perform a VERY coordinated maneuver. You had to remove you right foot off of the brake and hit the accelerator pedal hard, but not too hard and let out the clutch easy, but NOT too easy - or else you would stall the engine. Which would bring out great qualities of laughter if you had some male friends in your car. With your Father or girl friends, it was the ultimate embarrassment. Worst case scenario, you drifted backwards and banged into the bumper of the cars behind you. Then, things could get HAIRY (as they used to say - for some stupid reason). ......Studebaker had a a solution for that (before automatic transmissions were popular). It was called a HILL HOLD. It used a level that held the cars brake fluid on. So that the driver could take his foot off of the brake pedal when stopped on a hill. Then, say, when the light changed to Green the driver just had to apply gas and let out the clutch pedal. The clutch pedal action released the brake fluid pressure and the car would climb the hill. Easy peasy. Of course, due to more women driving and buying automatic transmissions, the hill hold went the way of the DODO bird. And now you know, the REST of the story.

[CFrance]

My first car was a 1949 Studebaker 2 door. It was midnight Blue which was very important now in my mind's eye. I liked the way the locks on the door sounded when they were shut - pure music to my ears. It had a lot of use on it and it cost $50. I had just graduated HS. It had the coolest small 6 cylinder flattop engine. It went a very long time between gas stations. It needed a new clutch and some work on its front wishbone spring (I think that's what they were called). Very old automotive technology. My Father did most of the work because he knew much more about car repair than I did - I did some - the brainless work. Besides being blue and easy on gas, the Studebaker had one other cool redeeming value. It had a HILL HOLD. Which was high tech for those days and important living in a hilly area of the world. If you were stopped on a steep hill at a stop sign or stop light and there was a car right stopped right behind you. With a standard clutch set-up, you had to perform a VERY coordinated maneuver. You had to remove you right foot off of the brake and hit the accelerator pedal hard, but not too hard and let out the clutch easy, but NOT too easy - or else you would stall the engine. Which would bring out great qualities of laughter if you had some male friends in your car. With your Father or girl friends, it was the ultimate embarrassment. Worst case scenario, you drifted backwards and banged into the bumper of the cars behind you. Then, things could get HAIRY (as they used to say - for some stupid reason). ......Studebaker had a a solution for that (before automatic transmissions were popular). It was called a HILL HOLD. It used a level that held the cars brake fluid on. So that the driver could take his foot off of the brake pedal when stopped on a hill. Then, say, when the light changed to Green the driver just had to apply gas and let out the clutch pedal. The clutch pedal action released the brake fluid pressure and the car would climb the hill. Easy peasy. Of course, due to more women driving and buying automatic transmissions, the hill hold went the way of the DODO bird. And now you know, the REST of the story.
Those hill holds are still popular in Europe. I wish my Triumph Herald 4-speed had one when I had it in Pittsburgh.

[Blueblaze]

I must have a picture once, many moves ago, but no more. It looked like this '67 Mustang, although that one's missing the "289", so it's 6 banger. Mine was a 289 V8 two-barrel with 3 on the floor.

I wanted a 'Vette but my dad warned me I couldn't afford the insurance. So he co-signed a $1095 note for a 3-year-old Mustang, instead. Between 29 cent gas, the $50/mo payment, and $10/mo insurance, there wasn't much left over for dates, on a burger-flipper salary. But who needs girls when you're in love with a car?

The previous owner had souped it up a bit, but restored the original 2-barrel carb when he sold it. It had a mild cam upgrade that made it rock irresistibly when it idled, like a real hot-rod, and dual-exhaust with glasspacks that made the most beautiful music. So cool! I clocked it once at under 9 seconds 0-60! (about what my Explorer does today)

A buddy I worked with at the Burger King had a '65 high-performance Mustang with a four-barrel Holley and four on the floor. So we got off at 4:00am one morning and headed for the deserted Skelly Bypass in Tulsa (I-44) , to see if a cam beats a four-barrel.

I was actually inching away from him, but looked down and realized I was doing 60 in 1st gear. The only way I was going to pull this off was to leave my foot on the floor and do a perfect power-shift into 2nd. It came out less than perfect. The clutch locked up, seized the engine, and the next thing I know, I'm spinning out down the freeway. But I lucked out, no crash, and it finally came to a stop in the middle of the road. The clutch was a mess, but I got it started and hobbled home in 1st gear.

A few months later, I had to sell the car and the guy with the '65 was still impressed that I almost beat him. He wanted it, so I let him have it for the payoff. Two months later, he blew the engine in another dumb race, and wound up junking it. I think that's probably why most of the old Mustangs you see today are 6-bangers.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a8/e6/a1/a8e6a1e94c80c89fe141308fbd45f497.jpg

[jimjamuser]

Those hill holds are still popular in Europe. I wish my Triumph Herald 4-speed had one when I had it in Pittsburgh.
Interesting about hill-holds in Europe. I believe that since gasoline costs more in Europe and since automatic transmissions are about 3% less efficient than manual transmissions, that could explain why auto transmissions are avoided there.

[tophcfa]

Can’t find a picture, but my first ride was a classic VW Bug, air cooled, with the engine in the back. I paid $250 for it used and never changed the oil, since it leaked out about a quart per month, so I figured I was continuously replacing the oil. When I drove through a puddle water splashed me through the rust holes in the floor, the air pressure from the spare tire, which was stored under the front hood, pressured the windshield wiper fluid reservoir, and I kept ski goggles and a windshield scrapper handy so I could stick my head and arm outside the drivers window to scrape off the ice while driving in winter storms because the defroster never worked. The thing was bare bone basic, but it ran like a champ and never left me stranded, was great in the snow, and got excellent gas mileage. I drove it for about 5 years and sold it for what I paid for it. One time at UMASS (referred to as ZOOMASS back then) we found it flipped on its side in a snowbank. My roommate and I rolled it back onto its wheels so we could drive it up to Mt. Snow and go skiing. When I finally sold it, despite being painted yellow, it was mostly silver because it was being held together with duct tape.

[margaretmattson]

1979 Ford Mustang. It was a present on my 16th birthday. I had the blonde Farrah hair and considered myself an angel. God! The stupid things television can do to teens. But, wow! I LOVED THAT CAR.

[Tvflguy]

Hate to admit but very first was a 1964 Corvair. Very similar to the one pictured. Green and all. 4 door, 2 speed automatic. I was 18 and had it about 1 1/2 years. The night before I traded it in for a Plymouth Valiant, my friend and I went for a drive. Next morning, parked out front of my parents house the windows were all foggy that Chicago morning. My Dad was going to work as I walked out to get into the car. Just as I opened the driver door - wooooosh. Smoke billowing and a fire in the back seat. Apparently my friend thru his lit cigarette out the side window, but probably got sucked into the open rear window. Smoldered all night in the back seat until the AM. The insurance covered it, but a hassle.

[MikeVillages]

Looks like TOTV is not allowing posting picture???
Clink here to see a similar picture.
Google Image Result for https://photos.classiccars.com/cc-temp/listing/190/1304/49524459-1964-buick-skylark-thumb.jpg (https://images.app.goo.gl/fzpEntGXx5CTxZGm9)

A used 64 Buick Special convertible V6 I purchased by working after school. This is the closest picture I could find on the internet. Mine was a 3 speed manual, black top & extremely white body. Next was a used 1972 Ford Gran Toronto, not very reliable with all the pollution controls it had.

After that were all new Honda Accords, mostly manual until they stopped making manual transmission on the Accord. I’m now looking to buy a 2026 Honda CRV.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/91nK3g9J3Uq1V8Eo7

Looks like no one can post a picture???

[jbartle1]

I must have a picture once, many moves ago, but no more. It looked like this '67 Mustang, although that one's missing the "289", so it's 6 banger. Mine was a 289 V8 two-barrel with 3 on the floor.

I wanted a 'Vette but my dad warned me I couldn't afford the insurance. So he co-signed a $1095 note for a 3-year-old Mustang, instead. Between 29 cent gas, the $50/mo payment, and $10/mo insurance, there wasn't much left over for dates, on a burger-flipper salary. But who needs girls when you're in love with a car?

The previous owner had souped it up a bit, but restored the original 2-barrel carb when he sold it. It had a mild cam upgrade that made it rock irresistibly when it idled, like a real hot-rod, and dual-exhaust with glasspacks that made the most beautiful music. So cool! I clocked it once at under 9 seconds 0-60! (about what my Explorer does today)

A buddy I worked with at the Burger King had a '65 high-performance Mustang with a four-barrel Holley and four on the floor. So we got off at 4:00am one morning and headed for the deserted Skelly Bypass in Tulsa (I-44) , to see if a cam beats a four-barrel.

I was actually inching away from him, but looked down and realized I was doing 60 in 1st gear. The only way I was going to pull this off was to leave my foot on the floor and do a perfect power-shift into 2nd. It came out less than perfect. The clutch locked up, seized the engine, and the next thing I know, I'm spinning out down the freeway. But I lucked out, no crash, and it finally came to a stop in the middle of the road. The clutch was a mess, but I got it started and hobbled home in 1st gear.

A few months later, I had to sell the car and the guy with the '65 was still impressed that I almost beat him. He wanted it, so I let him have it for the payoff. Two months later, he blew the engine in another dumb race, and wound up junking it. I think that's probably why most of the old Mustangs you see today are 6-bangers.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a8/e6/a1/a8e6a1e94c80c89fe141308fbd45f497.jpg

Other half had same car but rusty blue, driver seat held up by 2 by 4, and decayed French fries fed critters, ugh!

[MikeVillages]

Other half had same car but rusty blue, driver seat held up by 2 by 4, and decayed French fries fed critters, ugh!
How were you able to post the picture? Thanks.

[JoelJohnson]

Same car as in the Liberty commercial, a 1971 Plymouth Duster except with a black roof. That was the only year with those turn signals.

[Savvydude]

No Photo...It was a blue 67 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400. Dual quads, four speed, posi-traction, with tach on the hood from the factory. I paid $250 for it. Loved that car!

[vintageogauge]

This is a black and white photo of my first brand new car, it was a 1966 Olds 442 4-speed convertible, prior to that I had a 1955 Dodge, 1958 Ford, and 1959 Renault and a 1961 Chevy Impala.109152

[Road-Runner]

Seeing almost no pictures; my first car bought at 15 with money made working in a country club kitchen, 1970 Roadrunner: built 383, auto with racing valve body, 4.10 rear. Fastest car in Griffin, GA (lots of competition) while I was in senior high. My wife & I dated in it. Still have it today, just need to get started on the restoration as it's been sitting for way too long!

[jimjamuser]

Hate to admit but very first was a 1964 Corvair. Very similar to the one pictured. Green and all. 4 door, 2 speed automatic. I was 18 and had it about 1 1/2 years. The night before I traded it in for a Plymouth Valiant, my friend and I went for a drive. Next morning, parked out front of my parents house the windows were all foggy that Chicago morning. My Dad was going to work as I walked out to get into the car. Just as I opened the driver door - wooooosh. Smoke billowing and a fire in the back seat. Apparently my friend thru his lit cigarette out the side window, but probably got sucked into the open rear window. Smoldered all night in the back seat until the AM. The insurance covered it, but a hassle.
I also owned Corvairs, 2 of them. I bought 1 of them as a parts car. After Ralph Nader's book knocking the safety of Corvairs, the price for used models dropped. it was designed as a competitor for the VW bug with its engine in the rear and years of design and development. I always thought that Chevy gave up on the Corvair too quickly. They just needed to call for more air in the tires and stiffer springs. But, Americans wanted a SOFT ride. Apparently, Americans had softer butts and Germans were hard a--es. Too bad, the Corvair had great POTENTIAL. It was great in snow and eliminated a long drive shaft and got good mileage. It had quick steering and was easy to park. Yes, it had some small design flaws that could have been easily changed. And it was low priced.It had the potential to be produced for 25 years. I really enjoyed driving mine. I wish that I could have somehow held onto that vehicle, it had a lot of personality. I even bet that it would not be too hard to find parts for them - being Chevrolet.

[htsoftware]

Got for $250 to commute to FDU as a freshman in 1965

[jimjamuser]

Same car as in the Liberty commercial, a 1971 Plymouth Duster except with a black roof. That was the only year with those turn signals.
What I liked about the Duster was the engine choices. The V-8 was as, or more, reliable that V-8's produced by Ford and Chevy. And the SLANT six was even more reliable, like legendary. Of course, people constantly argue about which US engine was the best.

[Topspinmo]

What I liked about the Duster was the engine choices. The V-8 was as, or more, reliable that V-8's produced by Ford and Chevy. And the SLANT six was even more reliable, like legendary. Of course, people constantly argue about which US engine was the best.

I agree 318 was just as good as ford Windsor’s or SBC . But, 318 usually was 2 barrel and that carburetor was had to adjust cold starting. Had to bend rods to get choke crack setting. Ford had adjustment nut which could be find tuned, Chevy had to bend rods. Why 318s and other models with 2 barrel carburetor was hard starting and usually over choked till warmed up. Early ford’s and chevy’s had summer and winter settings up to around mid 80’s which most didn’t know about why they ran ruff sometimes.

[Topspinmo]

Hate to admit but very first was a 1964 Corvair. Very similar to the one pictured. Green and all. 4 door, 2 speed automatic. I was 18 and had it about 1 1/2 years. The night before I traded it in for a Plymouth Valiant, my friend and I went for a drive. Next morning, parked out front of my parents house the windows were all foggy that Chicago morning. My Dad was going to work as I walked out to get into the car. Just as I opened the driver door - wooooosh. Smoke billowing and a fire in the back seat. Apparently my friend thru his lit cigarette out the side window, but probably got sucked into the open rear window. Smoldered all night in the back seat until the AM. The insurance covered it, but a hassle.


Corsair’s was known for catching fire. Something to do with wiring short from battery?

[Worldseries27]

this is a black and white photo of my first brand new car, it was a 1966 olds 442 4-speed convertible, prior to that i had a 1955 dodge, 1958 ford, and 1959 renault and a 1961 chevy impala.109152
my older brother by 15 years conned our father into buying this " family car" f 85 model 442 4 on the floor i believe with hurst shifter. From dead stop used to leave 5- 10 feet of rubber. I used to dust the older brother's 64 mustang with it. Pop's never knew how fast it was off the line. photo dead ringer but not the original car

[Worldseries27]

Vroom

[vintageogauge]

I agree 318 was just as good as ford Windsor’s or SBC . But, 318 usually was 2 barrel and that carburetor was had to adjust cold starting. Had to bend rods to get choke crack setting. Ford had adjustment nut which could be find tuned, Chevy had to bend rods. Why 318s and other models with 2 barrel carburetor was hard starting and usually over choked till warmed up. Early ford’s and chevy’s had summer and winter settings up to around mid 80’s which most didn’t know about why they ran ruff sometimes.

The 318 was a strong engine for sure. Many of the class A motorhome manufacturers used them in the 1970's and they handled the load quite well. 360 was another long lived great one.

[Road-Runner]

How are some people attaching photos? When I try to add one TOTV asks for a URL where it's hosted?

[Kar-el]

1982 Nissan (Datsun) Pulsar NX. All show and no go,
69 horsepower 5 speed manual. The only car I’ve ever had with pop up headlights. (They worked for my entire ownership)

Got 35 mpg and went for 110,000 miles before I sold it to go buy a family 4 door station wagon. (The wife nixed this idea and we ended up getting a more sporty 4 door with a stick)


You don’t see these on the road anymore. Not sure how many survivors are out there.

I saw one on a flatbed in 1989 that had been T-boned. The passenger door was almost touching the driver door. Lucky I never was in an accident with it.

P.S. That’s not my wife in the 2nd pic, just a friend that had been commenting on my less than masculine automobile.

[Topspinmo]

The 318 was a strong engine for sure. Many of the class A motorhome manufacturers used them in the 1970's and they handled the load quite well. 360 was another long lived great one.

Both the poly and LAs was great engines early Poly’s outlasted the bodies.

[Jazzcat]

It was a used, ‘68 Camaro rally sport convertible, 327, 3 speed. Next was my ‘70 GTO Judge coupe with the air scoop & spoiler. My third and favorite car was a ‘67 Corvette hardtop/convertible 4 on the floor.

[manaboutown]

I had a few as I kept buying and selling them during HS and college. 1939 Chevy business coupe, 1947 Ford flathead V8 coupe, Model A coupe, 1951 Chevy, 1956 Mercury convertible, 1955 Chrysler, 1956 Jaguar MK 140, 1957 Caddy Fleetwood. The last two were my favorites.

[Topspinmo]

How are some people attaching photos? When I try to add one TOTV asks for a URL where it's hosted?

I first crop photo/make smaller . Then go down click on manage attachments. Click on choose file, then where ever you’re photo located? Usually in photo library. Find photo click on it and up load it. Most errors are failing to upload photo.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Unfortunately, don’t have a pic of it but it was a ‘66 SS396 Chevelle. Wish I still had it - wicked quick on the 1/4 mile.

[willis100]

White '68 Dodge Charger R/T with black belts at the back. 440 magnum with auto trans, cruise control, power windows, and built-in 8-track tape player. Parents co-signed at C&S bank and I paid for it with my monthly check for driving a school bus in the 11th and 12th grade. Yes, in South Carolina, students drove buses in '71 and '72. Wish I did have a photo of it, but can't even find a white one online anywhere.

[fdpaq0580]

Sorry, but no pictures. Brand new VW. Panama beige. 40 hp, 4 on the floor, Blaupunkt AM, beige interior and hand crank windows (front only) and hand crank sunroof.
Wish I still had it.

[twoplanekid]

I really wanted a poppy red mustang but got this poppy red 39 Chev coupe as my first car way back in 1966.

[fdpaq0580]

I really wanted a poppy red mustang but got this poppy red 39 Chev coupe as my first car way back in 1966.

WOW! Looks like an old fire truck. I want one!!!

[dtennent]

I heard this on the radio and thought it fit perfectly here . Hot rod lincoln

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc75bVRch_k

[Velvet]

I don’t have a photo but I saw a photo very much like my first car, 1970 Impala. It was a gift from my boyfriend, except I did not know how to drive so I gave it to my mother.

The first car I bought was a 1974 Firebird Espirit. It was sitting on a dealer’s lot. I was passing by on the streetcar on a rainy day, and I swear, the car called to me. Firebird red outside, white leather inside. It was way sexier than the one on Rockford Files. (The bottom picture.) And possibly faster too, it was stripped down and souped-up. Weighed close to only 2000 lb. This was the car I learned to drive on. It took my entire year’s salary as a beginning teacher, but I loved that car.

It was my car buddy - there was never a moment when I didn’t know where that car was. Rear wheel drive no winter tires (I didn’t know about them) the car taught me how to get along with it in winter, on wet ice, on hilly streets - never mind, I loved that car!

[Velvet]

Great security questions. Be careful folks.

Lol, you’d have to speak 3 languages and know how to solve probit equations for my security questions.