First Car
Here’s a fun weekend post… what was your first car?
Mine was a 1983 Datsun/Nissan pickup. It was the year when Nissan took over Datsun so it actually had both on the tailgate. I bought it for $600 (IIRC) in Krum, TX, when I was 15. I drove it home with my dad on the highway and it wouldn’t go over 30 mph. I spent several months working on it to make it go to speed. I drove that truck until I was a junior in college. I painted it black (from tan). I put a better stereo in it with speakers behind the seat that made me put the seat forward and cramp my legs (but made better room for a rifle). I put a lot of miles on it. It was a good truck.
I miss that little truck…
1965 0lds Vista Cruiser that was a hand me down from my Mother when I turned 16. Too bad I wrapped it around a tree in Ellison Bluff Park two weeks after I got it.
I learned a lesson about not drinking and driving that I wish I could package and give away.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 06, 2010 at 2127 hrs
This post got me to reminisce about my old cars. After the 65 Olds, (Sorry I missed the capitalization in my previous post.) I bought a 57 Olds Super 88 that was ready for the junkyard for $75. I did my best on my budget to get that Rocket 500 engine to run good enough to squeal the tires in second gear. unfortunately I didn’t know enough about brakes, or have the money, to fix them.
I recommend that everybody learn to drive a car with faulty brakes. it teaches patience and forethought.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 06, 2010 at 2144 hrs
1980 Volkswagon Rabbit. Robin’s Egg Blue. 4-speed manual. With a crank open moon roof.
I loved that car
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 06, 2010 at 2150 hrs
La Bamba!
Posted by Jed on August 06, 2010 at 2153 hrs
1975 Pontiac Firebird, looked just like this.
http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/chestercountypa/75 Firebird.jpg
Posted by Fred on August 06, 2010 at 2206 hrs
my first ride was a 1977 Chevette It ROCKED!!!!
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 06, 2010 at 2317 hrs
1994 Chrysler New Yorker, complete with the red velvet-ish interior.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 06, 2010 at 2325 hrs
Hey, would you guys happen to have a twitter feed to follow?
Posted by BYCT on August 07, 2010 at 0007 hrs
Red 1982 Datsun station wagon
Posted by GAMazy on August 07, 2010 at 0107 hrs
1991 Pontiac Sunbird. White, two door, automatic, power locks that locked when I put the car in gear (and unlocked when I put the car in park), but manual windows. Rather odd, no? Car was beat up; water would get in the drivers side every time it rained (to the point there were usually towels on the floor), had to open the trunk with a screwdriver (never got around to putting the lock back in place), and a host of other issues, but I loved that car anyway. Finally had to let it go when it blew an intake valve on the lead cylinder. It was followed by my 1994 Ford Escort wagon. Had a love/hate relationship with that car, but I will say she never failed me.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 0202 hrs
A 1982 tan Oldsmobile Cutlass Sierra. I bought it from my Dad (big surprise). As I test drove it with him, he said, “Ya’ hear that noise? I’m not sure what that is.”
I still bought it, never found out what “that noise” was, and don’t miss it at all.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 0804 hrs
A 1975 VW Rabbit that I bought in the fall of 1976. Dad found this “great used car” at Concours Motors, for which I paid in cash, earned working at a drug store while in high school and college ($2.75 an hour!). I should have known there was something wrong (1) because it had been traded-in early and (2) there was a “recall campaign” sticker under the hood. It was a lemon….terribly built. I only kept it a year, myself. I learned some lessons about car buying.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 0807 hrs
1984 z28 with t-tops. No I didn’t have a mullet and that car was AWESOME!
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 0812 hrs
My first car was a nearly-new 88 Toyota Tercel. Red. Good car.
Posted by scott on August 07, 2010 at 0938 hrs
1975 Mustang II hatchback. Race-ready 2.8l V-6.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 1010 hrs
A 1976 Ford Pinto hatchback. It was blue with a white vinyl roof. Stick shift too. Bought it in 1981 (my father paid for it) with a bad motor.
We fixed it up, got it running, and I loved that car for 5 years… and I learned more than I ever wanted to know about car repair.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 1020 hrs
1981 Camaro Berlinetta - black. Great car.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 1202 hrs
1975 Gremlin. Royal Blue with trim. Had the in-line straight six from Chrysler, so it was almost overpowered. An absolute piece of junk that tried to kill me with malice aforethought on numerous occasions, but I’ve never loved a car more. I’ve often thought about tracking it down for sentimental purposes. Hopefully, it would already be in the square metal cube it always deserved to be in. That way I could use in ways better suited for it’s true nature, such as a door stop, boat anchor, etc.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 1359 hrs
1984 Buick Skyhawk; loved the car.
Posted by Smeety on August 07, 2010 at 1417 hrs
1956 Chevy 283 four pot $100 and a lot of TLC
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 1440 hrs
‘68 Chevelle SS.
I should be dead.
Posted by Deekaman on August 07, 2010 at 1444 hrs
2001 Mazda Protege ES. Still own it, still in great shape. 112k in, only a few minor repairs and routine maintenance. If I can resist the siren’s call of the local BMW dealership, I might be a Mazda customer for life.
Posted by Recess Supervisor on August 07, 2010 at 1513 hrs
A 2001 car was the first one you owned?
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 1534 hrs
1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 with a 4-Speed transmission. Was lucky to hit double digits for MPG on a tank of gas. Lots of tickets…
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 1643 hrs
1 988 Chevrolet S10 Blazer. 4.3 liter V-6, 14mpg, blew 2 engines. I painted 2 barns with a roller for it….Worst vehicle I have ever owned, and the reason that I will not buy anything made in America other than my Corvette, and even that has got some serious quality issues.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 1656 hrs
First brand new car was a 2002 Civic Si, bought brand spankin’ new in 02. Hated that car, and insurance was insane. I traded it for a 2003 VW GTi which I still have and drive daily. I have been with VW ever since…
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 1705 hrs
If I can resist the siren’s call of the local BMW dealership, I might be a Mazda customer for life.
I currently own and drive a 2001 BMW 325xi with 176,000 miles on it. Those Germans really know how to engineer a car. I’m embarrassed at how much I like it…
Posted by Smeety on August 07, 2010 at 1807 hrs
@ASOL: Haha, yes. Do I seem older to you? Did undergrad in five and a year of postgrad work overseas. Bought the car when I got back.
@Smeety: I have been flirting with some late-model 3 series online as of late. I personally can’t justify paying $36-40k new but $22-25k for a gently-used ‘06 or an ‘07… mmm. Gotta stay off the lot. If I test drive it’s all over. I know it.
Posted by Recess Supervisor on August 07, 2010 at 1844 hrs
Do I seem older to you
I just pretty much figured most people have a car before they hit 18 or so. Even if you bought it new, it would still put you in your mid-late 20s. Yeah, I did not guess you were a twenty-something. Few folks that age care much about actually thinking when it comes to politics. Always nice to see people breaking that mold.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 1905 hrs
@Smeety: I have been flirting with some late-model 3 series online as of late. I personally can’t justify paying $36-40k new but $22-25k for a gently-used ‘06 or an ‘07… mmm. Gotta stay off the lot. If I test drive it’s all over. I know it.
Pull the trigger. You will not regret it, just make absolutely sure that the car is well sorted, or you will have a nightmare on your hands.
Yeah, I did not guess you were a twenty-something. Few folks that age care much about actually thinking when it comes to politics. Always nice to see people breaking that mold.
27 here. I was on the 5 year plan for undergrad too, damn UWM house parties.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 1956 hrs
I had a BMW 525i for a very short time. Thing would not pass emissions… They wanted $2,500 for a new catalytic converter and an O2 sensor..
You can keep your BMWs
Posted by Fred on August 07, 2010 at 2028 hrs
I had a BMW 525i for a very short time. Thing would not pass emissions… They wanted $2,500 for a new catalytic converter and an O2 sensor..
If it was a 96 or newer all you had to do was disconnect the battery to reset the ECM. Check engine light goes off, car passes emissions. Done it with a dozen cars over the years, our emissions system is just another example of the failure of leftist ideology.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 2037 hrs
1979 Buick Century Special that I bought from my dad for $500. Never had to change the oil - just add a quart every week. ;-D
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 2205 hrs
1964 Ford Galaxie Custom, 351 Cleveland, dual exhaust, 4 barrel. I bought it for $25. It lasted a week, but it was a very fast week!
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 2232 hrs
68 Nova, with rust holes so big, you could reach right through it. Bought it for $1 from my older brother. Drove it for a year. i’m lucky to be alive. i hit 120 (spedotmeter stopped there) with it a few weeks before the front wheel just fell off…...
Don’t miss that car….do my my Olds Starfire, my 73 MG Midget, and my Mustang GT convertible….
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 07, 2010 at 2316 hrs
1974 BMW 2002. The ultimate driving machine. It still sits in my garage. (The car was built before I was born)
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 08, 2010 at 0920 hrs
1988 Plymouth Reliant. It had about 2 horsepower.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 08, 2010 at 1838 hrs
69 Chevy Nova SS350 putting out about 350 hP
4 spd posi tract Rootbeer Med brown. Sold it whn I joined the army in 76.Ah the good old days.Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 08, 2010 at 1954 hrs
John, my first was a 65 Galaxie with that same 352. That was the quickest car I’ve ever owned, far quicker than my 911 ever was. The guy who had it before me had tweaked it a bit and I could lay rubber at 45.
I actually kept that car about 4 years before I had trouble with it when I stopped—the rear wheels kept locking up just before I stopped. It turns out the frame had rusted through and while stopping the car got just long enough to pull the emergency brake.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 08, 2010 at 2003 hrs
‘67 chevy biscane with a three speed hirst shift. Bought it
for $25 after I got back from Nam. Rotting wheel wells,
straight six, and at 90+ mph, the front end would start to
rise up and steering got questionable. Sold it to my brother
for $75. Spent hours trying to get the manifold bolts out
when they broke off. good times…..Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 09, 2010 at 1044 hrs
76 Dodge Aspen ,had a 318 and a three speed on the floor,purchased from Pattys used cars here in West Bend. Anybody remember Pattys on West Washington St,(hwy33)?
Drivers window fell down on the ride home and would not crank up, took the door panel off to fix and cut my forearm on the sharp metal required 8 stitches and I still have the scar.
Drove it for two years sold it for $700.00, I only paid $800.00. Patty said he would call me back when he could schedule shop time to fix it, I am still glued to phone awaiting his call.Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 09, 2010 at 1144 hrs
I remember “Patti’s” on West Washington - used to be a Sunoco/DX gas/service station. Then a used car lot -I think “Patti” was the name of the owner’s wife. Relocated to North Main & the building was torn down & removed in one day to make way for Meadowbrook Mobil which is now Mad Max Clarke. If my memory serves me right, the business faded away many years ago & if I have the right name of the owner, he died in 1999. Funny though, when I googled it (Patti’s Used Cars), there is a listing for “Patti’s Rentals” @ 1720 North Main Street. Checked the phone number, it lists to a private residence.
My first car was a combination of 2 cars. Started with a 64 Ford Galaxie 2-door hardtop - 390 4-speed. Great driving car and so-so body. The engine was pumping oil, so I decided to buy a different ‘64 - it originally had a 427 - the mechanic who owned it sold it to someone who put it in a 69 Mustang. He rebuilt a 352 and put it in - kept the original “top-loader” 4-speed and 4.11 positraction. Still had the 427 emblems on the fenders. Anyway, it was a squirrely set-up & I sold it after a few months. Some kid bought it and tried to fool everyone that it still had a 427 in it. Within the first week of owning it, he hit a sign post with it and it was totaled. In the meantime, I still had my first “64 so I started driving it again. A buddy went and bought the wrecked one for junk. He took the transmission and positraction (those were high value items), I took the 352 and swapped out the 390, adn the body went to the “crusher”. Those were great years for cars - didn’t need a lot of mechanical expertise or tools, and so many of the engines & transmissions were interchangeable.
Nowadays a 64 Ford hardtop with original 427/4 speed/Positraction would be a premium collectible. And look what we all did to one of them!
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 09, 2010 at 1250 hrs
First car was a 1980 Malibu Classic 4 door with a sofa seat in front.
Current car is a 2010 Ford Fusion… I love Sync!
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 09, 2010 at 1314 hrs
1968 Chevy Camaro SS. Those were the days! 327 V8 with a hurst-shifted 4-speed manual.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 09, 2010 at 1612 hrs
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Posted by F150 Parts on August 09, 2010 at 2154 hrs
1966 Triumph TR4-A. British Racing Green, wire wheels, Talbot racing mirrors, and a big, throaty exhaust note. A summer of breaking strike at Allen-Bradley put enough Bens in my pocket to buy that wonderful car.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on August 09, 2010 at 2305 hrs
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