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Mine was a 1971 Chevelle, antique white with a black gut and black vinyl roof. Had a 307 with the air cleaner lid turned over to sound "tough." LOL! Bought it back in 1990 off the original owner with only 47,000 on it. Best thing is that I still have the car sitting in the garage. Only thing is now it's 1995 Corvette bright white with a black gut and black vinyl roof. Oh and it's gotta a 350 now too. otherwise, the car is still pretty much the same way I bought it. I've always heard stories from the older guys asaying they "wish they had their first cars again." Well, I did everything I could to be able to say that I still do.
Bob

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My dad says I paid ten times as much as his first four cars.

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My dad says I paid ten times as much as his first four cars.

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That might actually be the first 5 cars!!

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[b]Yes – but a pack of Marlboro back then was less than .50 - what are they by you now 7.75?


Nice first ride Mike!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Welcome on board!

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Welcome Mike...A Nova was my first car as well!

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I went thru 3 cars in my senior year in H.S. ... The first was a 65 triple black 442, which was owned by a local gas station owner. I paid $800.00 for it. Had a blast in that car for about 4 months. Then some kid with more money than brains offered me twice what I paid for it, so.....

I took the profits from the 442, and bought a real nice used red 68 SS-396/350 h.p. Chevelle. Same thing happened to the Chevelle after a few months of my pounding that thing whenever the time was right. Some guy REALLY wanted it, and paid me way more than it was worth.

By then I had enough cash for my dream 67 white Vette coupe. Small block, blue interior. Actually I bought the Vette from a gas station owner too. I drove the Vette, the last half of senior year. Then came the wild summer after H.S. graduation.

One hot Sunday afternoon, I was cruising along a country road in my Vette, with my girl friend, and didn't see the 69 GTO slam his brakes on in front of me, to make a turn. The GTO was jacked up in the back. I slammed into his undercarriage, and squashed the Vette, in a cloud of dust, up to the windshield. No one was hurt, but what a mess of tiny pieces of shredded fiberglass, mixed in with antifreeze. This was to be my 1st experience restoring a car. No frame or engine damage, because the GTO sat so high, but I learned at an early age, how to do fiberglass work, and paint. It took about 6 months, but it looked perfect when it was done. Luckily, I haven't wrecked a car since.

Anyway, those were my first 3 cars. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif All hot rods!

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Mine was a 61 Impala Bubbletop. Actually it belonged to my bride anfd I sort of "took it over". You know dual quads, raised the hood in the back, headers etc.

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I just talked to Tibor and Cumby....they were too embarrassed to get involved with this thread, so I offered to help https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Tibor's first ride was a Model A Ford....bought it from the original owner https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

Cumby had a Model T....he bought it from the father of the guy Tibor got the Model A from https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

They said they would post some photos for you guys to see...can't wait https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

wilma https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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I just talked to Tibor and Cumby....they were too embarrassed to get involved with this thread, so I offered to help https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Tibor's first ride was a Model A Ford....bought it from the original owner https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/rolleyes.gif

Cumby had a Model T....he bought it from the father of the guy Tibor got the Model A from https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

They said they would post some photos for you guys to see...can't wait https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

wilma https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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They had cameras way back then?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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My first car was a 68 Nova 4 door radio delete 6 cylinder powerglide.

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I bought a 1970 dodge challenger SE 383 with air and auto in 1977 for 650.00!! It was plum crazy purple.I have pics somewhere but cant find em sorry.It had a small back window and a roof console with door ajar,low fuel and seat belt warning.

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1977 camaro my dad bought when I was 13 in hope that I would quit getting suspended from school for fighting from school. I still have the car today

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<font color="blue">My first car in 1976 was a 1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440.
My dad would not lend me the extra $$$ to buy a 1967 Camaro SS 427 / 4 speed (street race car)so this was all I could afford.

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The ad said 71 charger - custom carburator - excellent condition - $1400 firm.
The custom carb turned out to be a chrome air cleaner.

I went and looked at it &amp; told the guy I would take real good care of it but all I have is $1100. He liked me &amp; said OK.
What a great car. 13.99 at the track just like I bought it &amp; I drove it everywhere/everyday.</font>

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Well my second muscle car was a 1969 RS/Z28 hugger orange black stripes and vinyl top. I purchased the car in 1979/80 in Franklinville, NJ. All was going well on my way home to a suburb of Philly until I decided to get on it in my home town. Well I attracted attention, unfortunately I was pulled over and given several summons (noise , no registration excessive speed) geez give a kid a break. I was a block away from the tag store for registration. I kept the car until the spring of 1983, when I was married and needed funds to buy our first home.


Stay tuned...... https://www.yenko.net/attachments/426...choguepass.jpg https://www.yenko.net/attachments/426851-Broomall.jpg

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1976 Datsun B210. More rust than metal. Bought it from my uncle for $100. Would backfire every time you wound it out a bit. Oh, the seat would also spontaneously recline!! That was fun.... got to learn about engine work with hat one... thank you Chiltons!!

2nd car.... 1970 Camaro SS Silver black soft top 4 speed... with the most powerful 305 on earth... no idea what that engine was but it went like a bat out of hell!! That sucker would do the best burnouts going a bit sideways down the road. Loved it!! 2nd engine in the car LT1.... nice.....

Sold it in 90... regret it to this day... the guy I sold it to sold it to a guy in Sweden.... never see that one again...

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I love this thread since it brings back the memories. My first car was a 1977 Camaro LT, gold metalic exterior with tan cloth interior and auto. Like some others I bought it from an auto mechanic. Wrecked the car to the point of being close to totaled and Dad made the insurance company total it to teach me a lesson. Saw the car later repaired and another teenager driving it and he eventually really killed it by running into the back of a semi-trailer.

Next 2 cars were 1974 Nova Customs, 2 doors with 350 an automatics.

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Todd

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1928 Model A Ford Fordor "leatherback" ...

bought it with my paper route money when I was 14

1st "real car" was a 59 Chevy BelAir coupe, an old folks (neighbors) one owner virgin that was driven from CA to the Detroit area in 1970 or so. Quite the "ride" for the time

Quickly traded up to a 63 Thunderbird Sports Roadster (a real one) to finish high school with

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1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye 360. Factory quad black. auto, 3.55. Bought it from the 2nd owner w/ 34k on it. Still have it today. Here is a pic from last year. This photo shoot was set up due to the fact that my Challenger sold out of the same dealership building. Paid $3500.00
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still own my 2nd car as well. Bought it in April of '87
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Well in my last post I said stay tuned.... well after 24 years of persistence my second and favorite muscle car is coming home. I received a call on 10/14 of this year a day before my mother passed stating the owner was finally prepared to sell. It certainly was a bitter sweet moment, but the great pumkin is on her way home. She still has her orig drive train and loaded with options. Sammy will be proud .. the car will be day 2 just like the way I originally had her. Its been a long journey and I'm glad she is home. Stay tuned for the journey ahead.

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Mike, welcome aboard. Pretty neet for a first car (at least the guys here all think so. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif)

Nick, A '61 bubble with dual quads? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif I like!

Wilma, New Yawk ain't that far from Illernoiz so watch it! And to set the record straight, I bought the car from Fred Flintstone.

Hard to really say which was my first car. I drove a '53 Chevy for a while, then a '55 Olds Super 88; both while in High School and both titled to my Dad. The first car I bought was the '57 BelAir that's still in the garage.

Good Lord, I've had that car 45 years! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

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Well in my last post I said stay tuned.... well after 24 years of persistence my first muscle car is coming home. I received a call on 10/14 of this year a day before my mother passed stating the owner was finally prepared to sell. It certainly was a bitter moment but the great pumkin is on her way home. She still has her orig drive train and loaded with options. Sammy will be proud .. the car will be day 2ed just like the way I originally had her. Its been a long journey and I'm glad she is home. Stay tuned for the journey ahead. [image]https://www.yenko.net/attachments/432659-IMG_1850.sizedJPG[/image] [image]https://www.yenko.net/attachments/432659-IMG_1849.resizedJPG[/image]

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linkies no worky

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Mine was a 1987 Monte Carlo SS. I got it when I was 15 and was still in driver ed. I was the only one of my friends to have a car before my license

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Not sure why but it worked today
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well in my last post I said stay tuned.... well after 24 years of persistence my second and favorite muscle car is coming home. I received a call on 10/14 of this year a day before my mother passed stating the owner was finally prepared to sell. It certainly was a bitter sweet moment, but the great pumkin is on her way home. She still has her orig drive train and loaded with options. Sammy will be proud .. the car will be day 2ed just like the way I originally had her. Its been a long journey and I'm glad she is home. Stay tuned for the journey ahead. </div></div>

CONGRATULATIONS Steve! It's a beauty! &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mpup.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mpup.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;

Sorry to hear about your mom &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...rown.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;

Rita

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My first car was a Nova also...a brand new Hugger orange 70, 307, floor mounted 3 speed, and rally wheels.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...rd/70Nova4.jpg

Picture was taken by my dad just after I drove it home from the dealership; note the Monroney sticker still in the rear quarter window. Rally wheels lasted about 2 weeks, replaced by Keystone mags that looked similar to Torq-Thrusts only with darker spokes. OEM exhaust lasted about another 2 weeks, replaced by a set of duals with glasspacks from Midas. Sold the car after 5 months because it wasn't fast enough. Bought an R4 red 69 Dart Swinger 340 with a 4 speed and 3.55 Sure-Grip...had loads of fun with that car!

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Nice pic Bill.
How much did you pay for it total?

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that sounds like me my first car was a 71 Vega GT Yellow with black stripes,had the car for 6 months and traded it in on a 69 Dart Swinger 340 red with a black stripe 4 speed 391 gears. that car ran great.

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How much did you pay for it total?

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Rick,

Every vehicle in my life that I have purchased new, I kept all related paperwork...except that one https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif As best as I can recall, the window sticker was a tad over $2700 and I believe I paid about $2400 plus tax and fees. I do remember my car payment was $77/month. Bought it from Egizio Chevy-Olds in Naperville, IL.

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http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...rd/70Nova4.jpg

Cool double pinners. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Allen, did you back half it to handle the horsepower?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well in my last post I said stay tuned.... well after 24 years of persistence my second and favorite muscle car is coming home. I received a call on 10/14 of this year a day before my mother passed stating the owner was finally prepared to sell. It certainly was a bitter sweet moment, but the great pumkin is on her way home. She still has her orig drive train and loaded with options. Sammy will be proud .. the car will be day 2ed just like the way I originally had her. Its been a long journey and I'm glad she is home. Stay tuned for the journey ahead. </div></div>

CONGRATULATIONS Steve! It's a beauty! &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mpup.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mpup.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;

Sorry to hear about your mom &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...rown.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;

Rita </div></div>

Ditto Steve on both. Glad to see the car is coming home. That is a wish of many, very rare when a car comes full circle. &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ship.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well in my last post I said stay tuned.... well after 24 years of persistence my second and favorite muscle car is coming home. I received a call on 10/14 of this year a day before my mother passed stating the owner was finally prepared to sell. It certainly was a bitter sweet moment, but the great pumpkin is on her way home. She still has her orig drive train and loaded with options. Sammy will be proud .. the car will be day 2ed just like the way I originally had her. Its been a long journey and I'm glad she is home. Stay tuned for the journey ahead. </div></div>

CONGRATULATIONS Steve! It's a beauty! &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mpup.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mpup.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;

Sorry to hear about your mom &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...rown.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;

Rita </div></div>

Ditto Steve on both. Glad to see the car is coming home. That is a wish of many, very rare when a car comes full circle. &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ship.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt; </div></div>

Thanks Darren. It is indeed very gratifying on many fronts. I had called the owner for so many years that I thought it may not happen. Being Patient (23 yrs)was the key, and now the fun begins. I have already started buying parts for the car an plan to drive this car like I stole it &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...grin.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;

Oh and the Chi Town dogs at lunch were delicious &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...eers.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;

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Glad you enjoyed them, next time we'll do beefs. Don't forget to post pics as you begin getting the car together. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well in my last post I said stay tuned.... well after 24 years of persistence my second and favorite muscle car is coming home. I received a call on 10/14 of this year a day before my mother passed stating the owner was finally prepared to sell. It certainly was a bitter sweet moment, but the great pumkin is on her way home. She still has her orig drive train and loaded with options. Sammy will be proud .. the car will be day 2ed just like the way I originally had her. Its been a long journey and I'm glad she is home. Stay tuned for the journey ahead. </div></div>NOW we are talking! Good deal Steve. Congrats! &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mpup.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ears.gif&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;

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Steve:

The last time that we talked, it didn't sound like it was going to happen. I'm happy for you and glad the old girl is coming home! I'd like to think that maybe your mom had something to do with it. Congratulations, Ed
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My first car was a 65 Impala SS396-325 ,4 spd.,i got it in oct.67,w/20,000 miles,paid $1500, beautiful car, traded it jan.30,1970,for new Nova SS350-300,4 spd, bench seat,no options except posi.&amp; am radio,traded the Impala ,gave $1500 difference,,

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still got mine....well its a truck my 1966 C-10 Stepside...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...lywaxed003.jpg

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Thats a nice looking truck Matt! A great year too. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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thanks!...its been a great truck...always reliable never let me down.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif