I learned how to drive on a '64 Ford Falcon with a 3 in the tree; another great memory.
I did not have a tape player, but you remmber those converter things you could get from Radio Shack that changed the AM radio in the car to an FM radio? Well I had one of those silly things, and it worked great...

 

No wonder you had to get rid of the guy!

 

Dean, I also had a '63 VW Bug (not convertible) that I wish I still had. Didn't have to restore it, it was close to perfect when I sold it (for about $650)! I had it painted BRG and had a header. Sounded great and always reliable.

 

ohhh... Boss 302 Never had one - always wanted one.

I miss my 510s. So much fun. Little giant killers

I kind of miss my 124 Spyder. Best car for chick action ever. Worst POS in every other respect.

My '90 300ZX was a pretty cool car too.

 

Mine was silver with the four on the floor, with a "t" handle shifter. You're right it was fast and the back end was very light, made driving a whole new experience in the snow

 

Must be a guy thing with the old cars -- I've enjoyed all the cars I've ever had, but really wouldn't want any of them now. We have a '72 corvette that I haven't driven for two or three years. I like new cars. I'm already grieving in anticipation that Honda will stop making the S -- then mine will have to go . I like the knowledge that if something breaks, it can be readily repaired. I particularly like the knowledge that things are warrantied. I despise car trouble or broken things of any kind. Old cars no matter how good they are, break. Mechanical things wear out and have to be replaced. I don't mind maintenance and normal repair of minor things, but old cars are just not my thing. I can appreciate the beauty of many older cars, but I'm always glad they're someone else's problem.

 

I wish I still had my 1979 Triumph Spitfire. I really miss that car. Beautiful wood on the interior. Loved it. Should have kept it.

 

1973 mustang mach 1. last year for the large body. bought it new, ordered it with all the options. had it for 16 years and put on 18,000 miles. put alot of time and money into making it a show car. i haven't fullfilled my promise yet that the next would be a 34 ford. there is still time though. wanted to try a convertible and i like the lines of the "s". keep reminding myself that the old cars aren't as good as the modern cars with respect to engineering but the old ones sure do stir the soul!

 

Cars I wish I still had:

1). 1952 MG-TD, British Racing Green, Right Hand Drive.

The epitome of the British Sportscar. A little out of date, even when new (it was 25 years old when I bought it) but never out of style. Underpowered, overpriced, unreliable, had a mildew smell, cold in the winter, hot in the summer. One of the three cars I've loved owning. If I had another spot in my garage, I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.




2) 1972 MGB, British Racing Green

My first sportscar, and my first new car. It was love at first drive. Very much like the S2000, it felt good and natural in your hands. It went where it was supposed to go and stopped when it was supposed to stop, very different than the American Muscle Cars of that same era. It was unreliable in an endearing way. I never knew if I'd get home at night, but I was young enough not to care. I learned my "backyard auto mechanics" on this car. I had to. It was vandalized beyond repair and I had to sell it. If not I'd probably still be driving it. The second of three cars I've loved owning.(There are no known photos, this is all that's left of my MGB).



For the record, the third car that I've loved owning is my S2000. Luckily, I still have that one and I won't make the same mistake again. I'm keeping it forever.

 

Right-hand drive too

That must have been an experience, figuring out how to drive sitting on the other side, especially in NYC traffic.