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What general era was your vehichle made:

  • 30s or earlier

    Votes: 38 15.8%
  • 40s

    Votes: 26 10.8%
  • 50s

    Votes: 39 16.2%
  • 60s

    Votes: 52 21.6%
  • 70s-90s

    Votes: 64 26.6%
  • New with classic features

    Votes: 47 19.5%

  • Total voters
    241
Messages
10,883
Location
Portage, Wis.
Thank you. When I was a kid, we went from a Station Wagon, to a Mini-Van, to a SUV as most families did. I hated the mini-van and was no fan of the SUV but always loved that wagon. Now, I have two of them and having my newest one has been a blast at work. Everyone stops to tell me how much they love the car and memories they have of wagons that their parents, grandparents, etc had when they were young. Warms the heart, ya know?

I've got to say, Tom... nice couple of station wagons. They always strike me as the less-trashy, more efficient little brother to today's overused SUV. I'm partial to that type of car, since my love my 2000 Subaru Outback so much. (No need to post a picture, these cars are more common than quarters in a soda machine!) Too bad they weren't made in the '40s; I bet better than half of them could still be running.
 

Swing Motorman

One of the Regulars
Messages
256
Location
North-Central Penna.
Everyone stops to tell me how much they love the car and memories they have of wagons that their parents, grandparents, etc had when they were young. Warms the heart, ya know?

Yes it does! It's always great to be the one who spreads cheerful memories wherever you go.

In my case, the station wagon used to belong to my grandmother before it became mine (or, my family's but assigned to me.) Built-in family memories to go with your wheels... can't go wrong there!


-Steven
 
Messages
10,883
Location
Portage, Wis.
What kind of wagon was your Grandmother's?

Yes it does! It's always great to be the one who spreads cheerful memories wherever you go.

In my case, the station wagon used to belong to my grandmother before it became mine (or, my family's but assigned to me.) Built-in family memories to go with your wheels... can't go wrong there!


-Steven

My dad took his in his 1966 Caprice wagon, which he bought from his folks.
My parents had a '73 Malibu wagon. I learned to drive, and took my road test in that car. Perfect parallel parked it, too.
 

Dinerman

Super Moderator
Bartender
Messages
10,562
Location
Bozeman, MT
Spotted this in the grocery store parking lot across from my house. Strange that it's got PA tags on it.
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The Private Eye

Familiar Face
Messages
58
Location
Paris, France
In Paris, people are crazy behind the wheel. :eeek: Place de l'Etoile is a perfect example.
That's why I chose a motorbike. It's more faster and thin to avoid problems.
For my days off I have another one. It's my baby :cool:.



When I was a kid, the Gendarmerie Nationale had this model.

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Stearmen

I'll Lock Up
Messages
7,202
Great motorcycle, I wish I could find a 70s Airhead! Have fun ridding. Always like to watch the beginning of Steve McQueen's Le Mans, when the Gendarmerie are all starting their BMWs, and the one poor guy who's bike wouldn't start.
 

sartana

New in Town
Messages
42
Location
Chula Vista, CA
Here is a picture of my 1957 Chrysler. Got it from the original owner and it has the original paint. It is not perfect, but it is only original once!

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Here is a picture of my 1966 Corvette.

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Messages
10,883
Location
Portage, Wis.
All I can say is wow.

I really like those Forward Look MoPars and you're only the second owner and that's the original paint?! That's like winning the lottery.

Love the 'Vette, too. That 60's body style has always been my favorite for them. Beautiful cars, absolutely beautiful cars.

What are the drivetrains?

Here is a picture of my 1957 Chrysler. Got it from the original owner and it has the original paint. It is not perfect, but it is only original once!

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Here is a picture of my 1966 Corvette.

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sartana

New in Town
Messages
42
Location
Chula Vista, CA
Thanks for the kind words on the cars. Yes indeed, the Forward Look era of Mopar (1955-1961) was great! The Chrysler is a 354ci with the 3 speed push button automatic and the Vette is a 327ci with a Powerglide automatic. The auto in the vette is a bit of a drag, but it does have factory A/C, so that makes up for it I suspect......
 
Messages
10,883
Location
Portage, Wis.
I love those push buttons that MoPar had, not to mention the mirror on the dashboard. My great-grandpa had a 59 Dodge Interceptor, they don't build 'em like that anymore.

I have a lot of experience with the 327 (and small blocks in general) and had a 2 speed Powerglide in my 60 Bel-Air and in my 63 Impala. It's a dog of a tranny stock, but I hear they are really good if built up for drag racing.

Thanks for the kind words on the cars. Yes indeed, the Forward Look era of Mopar (1955-1961) was great! The Chrysler is a 354ci with the 3 speed push button automatic and the Vette is a 327ci with a Powerglide automatic. The auto in the vette is a bit of a drag, but it does have factory A/C, so that makes up for it I suspect......
 

nightshade13

New in Town
Messages
11
Location
Galt's Gulch, CO
This was probably my favorite of the cars I have owned, but unfortunately I had to sell it earlier this year for something more practical (and that could accommodate my kayak). Beautiful car with classic Jaguar styling and a supercharged V8 that could leave the Japanese cars with the oversized mufflers wondering what just happened at the stoplights.

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jeep44

One of the Regulars
Messages
252
Location
Detroit,Mi
Here's my "new" 1930 (or '31) Ford Model A. I have a daunting load of work ahead of me to restore it properly, but I've always wanted one.

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