Posts Tagged: back
John C from Bloomington, MN, shares his first car adventure with a ’71 Plymouth Satellite Sebring, purchased for $700 from paper route savings and a dad’s loan. Despite its mild 318 engine and a sticky automatic choke, John jazzed it up with aluminum slots, chrome rims, and a leopard-skin interior. A proud “fix-it” ticket for being too jacked up was a badge of honor among friends with their own quirky rides, from a ’68 Mustang GT to a project V8 Vega.
Marlene and Keith Ferguson are the proud owners of a 1969 Hurst Olds 442 Oldsmobile with a 455 H/O engine. Marlene humorously recounts how Keith, a car show enthusiast, once popped the big question: “What car would you like?” Her answer was as specific as her taste—an Oldsmobile Hurst Olds, simply because she loved the wing on the back. After a treasure hunt that could rival an Indiana Jones adventure, they finally found their dream car in 1988, and the rest, as they say, is history.
The ’34 Ford Panther coupe is not just any car; it’s a feline on wheels, purring with power from 3 Chevy 350 engines. This showstopper boasts a Turbo 400 transmission and a “Bridge of Weirs” red leather interior that screams luxury louder than a catfight. With 16 coats of Imron paint, a custom frame, and 24 exhaust pipes that mean business, this isn’t just a car—it’s a spectacle. If you’re the MCF who has it all, except this, it’s time to adopt this Panther. Just don’t expect it to purr quietly!
The AMC Javelin SST, a hidden gem in the muscle car world, deserves a standing ovation—or at least a good restoration! Known for its stylish design and innovative safety features, this pony car debuted in 1967 to compete with the Mustang and Camaro. With a roomy interior, sporty looks, and a 343 cu in V8 engine that had it zooming to 120 mph, the Javelin SST was no slouch. So, if you stumble upon this beauty, don’t just kick the tires—give it the TLC it deserves!
Get ready to time travel with Don Dames’ 1970 Chevrolet Nova, sparkling in its original Green Mist paint. This classic beauty, with its trusty 6-cylinder engine, is 80% original and 100% a blast from the past! After years in hiding, it’s like the car emerged from a time capsule, ready to transport you back to the era of bell-bottoms and disco. Don’s Nova is not just a car; it’s a rolling museum exhibit on wheels, reminding us that some things just get better with age.