My first car was a 1931 Model A, purchased in 1969 when I was 13. I can relate to the need for a drive. Mom and dad went out for dinner, and though I was not supposed to drive the car, it seems a friend of mine came over and we decided to go around the block. What we didn't know was the prior owner had repaired a defective throttle return spring with a rubber band. Yep, the rubber band broke and the mighty 40 horses kicked into gear! Luckily, there was the throttle control on the steering column and it worked- probably saved our lives! The Modal A made it back to the house, never did tell dad about it... 🙂 ... View more

Kyle, When I was 8 years old, my teacher told my mother, "I'm a little worried, he likes to play with those little Matchbox cars at recess when the other boys are playing sports. Then I am 13, with a '31 Model A, then a '56 Chevy 210 Sedan, next came a '67 Cougar, then the '71 Challenger, a few old Honda's, then a '63 Catalina convertible, currently an '83 Camaro and an '89 Corvette, and I almost forgot, the '91 Harley and the '01 Indian. I never make any money on them, too much of a perfectionist for that. And, yep, I also work for a major auto manufacturer. All my wife can say is, "Oh well, I guess it's better than a blonde..." ... View more

I had a 1989 Town Car, with the same 150 hp 302 you described. At 180,000 miles, I removed it and installed a Mustang 225 hp 302. Was it a race car? No, but it was noticeably quicker. One of the best cars I have owned!  ... View more

Got 'cha Kyle. Mine is a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 with 150,000 miles on it. Can relate 100%! ... View more

I agree, except I would substitute "once past the 300 hp mark..." ... View more

I had a 1963 Catalina convertible, got it from dad, son has it now and my grandson has his eye on it. They had some wonderful ads back then and life was very different. ... View more

My father was a Navigator, based in Kunming China. 14th Air Force, 308th Bomb Group, 373rd Squadron. 44 missions. They bombed Japanese submarines, mined harbors in French Indochina and attacked targets of opportunity. These were great men- he was 22 at the time and was the oldest member of his crew. ... View more