Tracking down my father's old AAR 'Cuda

[72heavychevy]

Wanted to give you all a big thanks as I was able to track down my father's sublime AAR late last year!

I want to respect the new owner's privacy but the car is in excellent hands.

It has been restored but somewhere along the way the original block was lost. I showed this to my father who instantly knew it was his car as it still retains both the AAR and Challenger T/A front spoiler pieces that were added back in the day. Too cool!



Maybe someday we can get this car back into the family!

[markinnaples]

That's a beautiful Cuda, awesome that you found it.

[camaro cat]

Fascinating. I also was attending K-State in that time frame,1978-1982. I drove my 1967 RS the first year, then parked it at home, and had purchased a 1978 Camaro Type LT that I drove for the rest of my time there. Different times entirely, especially when it comes to college football. I do not remember seeing that car but in those much younger days, I was really only concerned with and paying attention to Chevy's and especially Camaro's. I do remember a big Block 69 around campus and a 69 Z/28 that had an Endura bumper on it that I wanted badly.

Loren

[dboles]

An AAR identical to this was first sold at Pigati Chry/Plymouth in Vacaville CA. Original owners last name was Reposa. But the interior was white.

[1969L89]

72heavychevy, You mentioned your Dad also bought a 71 SS454 4-spd. Chevelle. What color was that car as I sold a loaded 71 SS454 4-spd. around 1985/86 out of the Raytown area of KC.

[72heavychevy]

Originally Posted by camaro cat

Fascinating. I also was attending K-State in that time frame,1978-1982. I drove my 1967 RS the first year, then parked it at home, and had purchased a 1978 Camaro Type LT that I drove for the rest of my time there. Different times entirely, especially when it comes to college football. I do not remember seeing that car but in those much younger days, I was really only concerned with and paying attention to Chevy's and especially Camaro's. I do remember a big Block 69 around campus and a 69 Z/28 that had an Endura bumper on it that I wanted badly.

Loren

Small world! I graduated in mechanical engineering back in 2016 and football sure is an entirely different game now.

As for back then, my father drove the AAR for a year or so, then drove a dark blue lifted 4x4 '74 Camaro Z28 for a couple years haha. He sold that and bought a '71 SS 454 Chevelle and drove until he graduated. Somewhere along the line he also had a red '69 Coronet R/T 440. I have pictures of that Camaro and the Coronet if you're interested, I'm sure the Camaro was hard to miss!

Originally Posted by 1969L89

72heavychevy, You mentioned your Dad also bought a 71 SS454 4-spd. Chevelle. What color was that car as I sold a loaded 71 SS454 4-spd. around 1985/86 out of the Raytown area of KC.

Yes sir, I believe he even still has the build sheet for that car. It was a red car with black stripes and black interior. He bought it in KC and sold it in South Carolina a few years later.

[1969L89]

72heavychevy, The Chevelle I sold was also red with black stripes and black interior, LS5 4-spd. Wonder if it was the same car as I'm in KC? The car I sold was all stock with the original wheels and a cowl induction hood. The car was loaded with options and even had a power drivers bucket seat. I have pictures of it somewhere. At the time I sold it I was 18 and also had a 70SS LS5 and a 69SS L78. I sure miss those days.

[72heavychevy]

Originally Posted by 1969L89

72heavychevy, The Chevelle I sold was also red with black stripes and black interior, LS5 4-spd. Wonder if it was the same car as I'm in KC? The car I sold was all stock with the original wheels and a cowl induction hood. The car was loaded with options and even had a power drivers bucket seat. I have pictures of it somewhere. At the time I sold it I was 18 and also had a 70SS LS5 and a 69SS L78. I sure miss those days.

Wow, small world! I'll have to ask him about all the options, but the car was running stock SS wheels and did have a cowl induction hood. He always said that's one car he wish he didn't let go! If you find pictures I'd love to see them

[BCreekDave]

Great looking car. Congrats on finding the owner. Very hard to do these days.

You might find this an interesting watch:

https://youtu.be/4rYFZgTWIXo

[camaro cat]

"I have pictures of that Camaro and the Coronet if you're interested, I'm sure the Camaro was hard to miss!"

Oh certainly post some pictures. That is always good and I don't care if I have a connection or not, older photos will always have my attention. The other problem I have to bring up is that at the age I am, I am surprised at how much from my past have vanished from my memory and maybe a photo will bring some of that back.

Loren