Congrates on buying the 70 SS454, and what a sharp color combo it is. Your girlfriend's dad must be a great guy, driving all that way to pick the car up for you. 13 hours on the road, WOW. I love to hear stories like that, when somebody wants to reach out and give a helping hand, especially in the musclecar world.
Don't worry, you will get RESPECT now!
And Rick is right, you have to marry your girlfriend now.