[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

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.



Looks like no one can post a picture???

[jbartle1]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

[MikeVillages]

Originally Posted by jbartle1

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.

[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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