[chuckinca]

My favorite car - my wife's new '79 Mazda RX7. We did some wonderful things driving down Hwy 101 thru the California Redwoods in that car.

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[CFrance]

Originally Posted by chuckinca

I had a Red '62 (non-bugeyed) Sprite in '63/64. Bought it used for $1500. Hard to drive on the Chicago Dan Ryan cause it was so small the trucks couldn't see you and would change lanes over the top of you.

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We had an Austin Healey in 1969 when we were dating. It had [I]issues[/I] Tires that weren't quite right, a rag for a gas cap, and there was something wrong with the fuel pump in such a fashion that I would have to sit up on the back of the car and tickle the thing with a screwdriver.

It's name was car, and I inherited it with the husband, who in turn inherited my two Siamese cats... and my mother

[ijusluvit]

1963 red Corvette coupe.
Purchased in 72 because it had less than 1000 miles. But it had been converted to a funny car. Huge hood scoop with blower and racing cams and a jacked up rear with baloney tires and flared fender wells. Regular street driving was tough.
It took twelve years to restore to original stock condition. Then I drove it for another twelve. A friend couldn't resist buying it because he wanted to do cruise nights and win ribbons. I kept my promise to my kids and used the proceeds for something fun - the down payment on a beachfront condo in NC which we loved for another twelve years.
Lots of fun for 36 years!

[Barefoot]

My first car was an old red TR3. But the car I really wanted was a MGTD.

[jebartle]

Wish I had it now, car auction sold a 63 for $100,000 last year!...Since NC (27 yrs) was our last stop b4 TV, can understand the love of NC beach condo!

Originally Posted by ijusluvit

1963 red Corvette coupe.
Purchased in 72 because it had less than 1000 miles. But it had been converted to a funny car. Huge hood scoop with blower and racing cams and a jacked up rear with baloney tires and flared fender wells. Regular street driving was tough.
It took twelve years to restore to original stock condition. Then I drove it for another twelve. A friend couldn't resist buying it because he wanted to do cruise nights and win ribbons. I kept my promise to my kids and used the proceeds for something fun - the down payment on a beachfront condo in NC which we loved for another twelve years.
Lots of fun for 36 years!

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by redwitch

My 1968 Yenko Camaro. That car paid for quite a bit of my college costs. Most guys in California had never heard of Don Yenko, so had no clue what was under the hood of my baby (427 Vette engine; modified rear end and suspension; fiberglass hood). Add to the fact that girls couldn't drive and I was in drag race heaven -- loved racing in the Valley (San Fernando) for pinks and cash. And it got a whopping 4 miles per gallon with my lead foot. I still miss her.

A Nickey Camaro was another dealer modified car housing a 427 in 1967. I remember the Nickey and the Yenko Camaros. Don't you wish you had held onto your Yenko? This Nickey recently sold for $385K.

1967 Chevrolet Nickey Camaro SS | Arizona 2012 | RM AUCTIONS

[Ecuadog]

I have had a few interesting cars, from a '57 Chevy convertible to a '70 Porsche 914. I think my favorite was the '63 Mercedes 220SE coupe that was once owned by Bert Parks. It had class.

[texasfal]

Originally Posted by Ecuadog

I have had a few interesting cars, from a '57 Chevy convertible to a '70 Porsche 914. I think my favorite was the '63 Mercedes 220SE coupe that was once owned by Bert Parks. It had class.

1966 Baracuda. I paid $300 for it in high school anddrove it until I got married at 24. The odometer didn't work so I don't know how many miles it had on it. I sold it to a collector who restored and his wife totaled it driving out of his garage.

[redwitch]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

A Nickey Camaro was another dealer modified car housing a 427 in 1967. I remember the Nickey and the Yenko Camaros. Don't you wish you had held onto your Yenko? This Nickey recently sold for $385K.

1967 Chevrolet Nickey Camaro SS | Arizona 2012 | RM AUCTIONS

Last auction I saw for the Yenko had it going for $290,00 about 4 years ago. Sadly, I totalled it (roadblock by CHP with no warning flares -- turned into a 7-car pileup). Otherwise, I'd probably still own it. I loved that car!!!!!

[CaptJohn]

How does one choose the favorite among the children?

First car was innocent looking red 63-1/2 Ford Fairlane with 289 High Performance Mustang engine (11 to 1 compression). 271 horsepower factory before mods, solid lifters (which I adjusted every Saturday for optimal street dragging performance),
3 speed on column which I put a Hurst shifter on floor. Added aluminum high rise manifold and cut outs and Holley quad carb from Corvette. It could keep up with you 442 guys and vettes!

Traded it on 66 Corvette Stingray 427/390. Silver with silver interior. 4 speed. Good thing I played in a rock band to pay for it. All the girls in Jr. College liked me until I sold it!
Later there was the 63 Corvette Stingray split window coupe. Black with red interior. 327. Was in college and had to sell it because I couldn't afford to fix the bad rear end. Got $1,000. for it. (Yeah, check today's prices!)
Then there was the 58 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud I. Oh, gee!

For you British car enthusiasts, there was a great show for them in Pensacola last weekend. Over a hundred cars of all types. Great fun viewing them. Brought back wonderful memories. Always wanted a TR-6 for some reason. They had a live Beatles tribute band playing. Really nice day!

[batman911]

Oldie: 1972 GTO - bought it new and sold it 27 years later. Had to turn off the engine when getting gas or it would suck the hose flat.

Now: BMW M3 - best handling car I have driven.

[BarryRX]

My 1971 fire red MGB convertible. I thought I was Jackie Stewart when I was driving it!

[Buffalo Jim]

1965 Mustang ! Purchased it " used " in 1970 . Just the basic model no A/C et al . Beautiful deep emerald green with white interior . Paid about $950 for it .

Can not recall why I traded it in about 1973 for of all things a Ford Maverick or as I soon learned to call it a " Mav-a-wreck " .

[SoccerCoach]

Originally Posted by mainlander

1969 burgandy Corvette Stingray convertible, 350 c.i. pushed to 400 hp, stick, custom headers, the works. Loved it.

Oh YES! 69 burgandy vette, 2 tops, 350 c.i., stick, fuel injected, 4 speed, factory side exhaust, trophies. OH what it would be worth today. Oh well...

[2BNTV]

My first car was a 62 Buick Skylark, midnight bluethat my father drove for two years and then it went to me along with the car payments. He claimed he broke it in for me. I beat the heck out of that car.

My favorite car is my present Nissan Maximum that runs like a top.