[60sStuff]

Haven’t seen or heard from him in decades.

We just happened to encounter at an auto parts store parking lot because we both showed up in ‘66 GTO’s around ‘92-‘93 timeframe and exchanged phone numbers.

The guy was very reserved until the call came that his car had been wrecked.
So I get his address and drive over to see the damage. I was crushed as this guy took good care of that car.
We agreed that I’d buy the Rally Wheels, hood, grills etc. and interior items.

Then he showed me a BIG surprise. His other toy.
He lived in a neighborhood in Hayward, Ca. with well kept, but very small homes and his house had a tiny attached single garage.
Inside that garage was a Silver on Dark Blue ‘63 Split Window. He was an Oakland Raider fan and obviously liked Silver.
Wish I had my smartphone then ;-)

Needless to say ….. that day has stuck with me ever since.
That was the last time we saw each other.