What car did you own, and would give anything to have back

NewHemi · 12-10-2012, 09:43 PM

While posting a picture of my daily driver, with another car in the background, that I gave to my girlfriend thinking I got the best of it since I could still drive it and she garaged it.. But then she sold it... Ouch..I liked it a lot. But I can live without it. But it got me thinking...

What car did you have that you would give anything to have back again?

And why/how did it get out of your prized possesion in the first place?

Mine was a 1956 Cheverolet Belair 2 door hard top, with a monster 283. Jahns pistons, Isky E3 cam, dual quads, 327/350 heads. I built the engine and had to eye brow the pistons by hand with an air grinder. I had 590/15s on front an 860/15s on back. I couldnt keep a powerglide in it, and couldn't afford a stick change over at that time.

So when I had beaten all of the other hot cars around, including 273 Barracuddas, and 289 mustangs, and I got tired of changing the bands in the powerglide I sold the whole shebang for $600 in 1966

Man I wish I had that car back.

David
The New Hemi Guy

Tim H · 12-10-2012, 10:07 PM

I can't decide so I will list both ...
#1 19701/2 Camaro Rally Sport dark blue w/ black interior and non original '68 vintage 396.
#2 1970 Chevelle w/ original 350/300 horsepower, ac and factory 12 bolt, originally a Texas car.

Ken Miele · 12-10-2012, 10:14 PM

Nice topic David.

Mine was a 1968 Mustang GT, 390 4 speed. It was my first car.

vic guilmino · 12-10-2012, 10:23 PM

I had a 58 pontiac bonneyville 3x2 and it was a conv.
bought it in 59 and had it till 1973
won over 100 trophys with it
sold it for $1000 dollars

7423 · 12-10-2012, 10:25 PM

My first car was a 1971 Ford Torino Cobra, 351C 4V, 4 speed, black on black..........................I miss that car the most.

Ed Carpenter · 12-10-2012, 10:30 PM

In high school I had a 75' Cosworth Vega. Would be kinda cool to have it back.

Bob Lasko · 12-10-2012, 10:36 PM

My 3rd car, at about 21years old was a 1969 COPO Chevelle. Had a 427 435 hp motor with a four speed. Look like an SS Chevelle without the markings. At that age and the time, I did not know what I had. Found out years later, still had the VIN, and then found out what I had

Bob Lasko.

goinbroke2 · 12-10-2012, 10:49 PM

I was really stupid and could name a couple but the one I'd really like to have back was my 72 grand torino sport, factory fastback with buckets, console and hood scoop. Pulled the 351C 2bbl and dropped in a 69 428cj/c6. With 3:1 rear it would squat until about 15mph then light up the right rear. 13.46 at 104mph in the quarter, that was fast back then!
(would also press you into the seat when you floored it at 100mph on the highway)
(Edit: sold for $500 in 84)
Or, my 65 notch mustang I beat the inner shock towers out to fit a 351C/fmx, was faster bogging with the 3.50 gear then when I put in the 3.91's (and lincoln locker) out of a pickup and smoked them continually.
(Edit: traded in 82)

Damn, I'm depressed now! LOL

BMFRACING · 12-10-2012, 11:10 PM

I had a 1972 340 cuda when i was in high school. Then sold it to a classmate he totaled it. I think about that car alot. Bob Fowkes

Travis Miller · 12-10-2012, 11:17 PM

I've owned many cars over the years and some of them hold a special place in my heart. I have pictures of some of them on my facebook page in the photo section. My first car was a '59 Ford Galaxie 2dr hdtp. Next came a '63 Ford Galaxie 500 with a 406, then I put in a 427.

There would actually be two that I would want back though. First choice would be my '65 Chevelle 2dr station wagon. I built it up with a 327, 4-spd, and a 4.10 12-bolt posi rearend. Wound up trading it for a Chevy van when I started my carpet installation business.

The other one I would want back would be my '71 LT-1 Corvette T-top. It was steel cities grey in color. Sold it because I didn't get to drive it as much as I wanted. I was too busy between my business, teching at three dragstrips and traveling with NHRA.

Travis

12-10-2012, 10:14 PM	#3
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,860 Likes: 456 Liked 16,521 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba Nice topic David. Mine was a 1968 Mustang GT, 390 4 speed. It was my first car.

12-10-2012, 10:23 PM	#4
vic guilmino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: wv Posts: 884 Likes: 42 Liked 56 Times in 21 Posts	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba I had a 58 pontiac bonneyville 3x2 and it was a conv. bought it in 59 and had it till 1973 won over 100 trophys with it sold it for $1000 dollars __________________ Vic Guilmino 1129 STK

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7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba My first car was a 1971 Ford Torino Cobra, 351C 4V, 4 speed, black on black..........................I miss that car the most.

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Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba In high school I had a 75' Cosworth Vega. Would be kinda cool to have it back. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

12-10-2012, 10:36 PM	#7
Bob Lasko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wilton,CT Posts: 628 Likes: 0 Liked 185 Times in 54 Posts	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba My 3rd car, at about 21years old was a 1969 COPO Chevelle. Had a 427 435 hp motor with a four speed. Look like an SS Chevelle without the markings. At that age and the time, I did not know what I had. Found out years later, still had the VIN, and then found out what I had Bob Lasko.

12-10-2012, 09:43 PM	#1
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	What car did you own, and would give anything to have back While posting a picture of my daily driver, with another car in the background, that I gave to my girlfriend thinking I got the best of it since I could still drive it and she garaged it.. But then she sold it... Ouch..I liked it a lot. But I can live without it. But it got me thinking... What car did you have that you would give anything to have back again? And why/how did it get out of your prized possesion in the first place? Mine was a 1956 Cheverolet Belair 2 door hard top, with a monster 283. Jahns pistons, Isky E3 cam, dual quads, 327/350 heads. I built the engine and had to eye brow the pistons by hand with an air grinder. I had 590/15s on front an 860/15s on back. I couldnt keep a powerglide in it, and couldn't afford a stick change over at that time. So when I had beaten all of the other hot cars around, including 273 Barracuddas, and 289 mustangs, and I got tired of changing the bands in the powerglide I sold the whole shebang for $600 in 1966 Man I wish I had that car back. David The New Hemi Guy Last edited by NewHemi; 12-10-2012 at 09:46 PM.

12-10-2012, 10:07 PM	#2
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,040 Likes: 1,068 Liked 481 Times in 158 Posts	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba I can't decide so I will list both ... #1 19701/2 Camaro Rally Sport dark blue w/ black interior and non original '68 vintage 396. #2 1970 Chevelle w/ original 350/300 horsepower, ac and factory 12 bolt, originally a Texas car.

12-10-2012, 10:49 PM	#8
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 884 Likes: 1,564 Liked 381 Times in 148 Posts	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba I was really stupid and could name a couple but the one I'd really like to have back was my 72 grand torino sport, factory fastback with buckets, console and hood scoop. Pulled the 351C 2bbl and dropped in a 69 428cj/c6. With 3:1 rear it would squat until about 15mph then light up the right rear. 13.46 at 104mph in the quarter, that was fast back then! (would also press you into the seat when you floored it at 100mph on the highway) (Edit: sold for $500 in 84) Or, my 65 notch mustang I beat the inner shock towers out to fit a 351C/fmx, was faster bogging with the 3.50 gear then when I put in the 3.91's (and lincoln locker) out of a pickup and smoked them continually. (Edit: traded in 82) Damn, I'm depressed now! LOL Last edited by goinbroke2; 12-10-2012 at 10:51 PM. Reason: Forgot to add what I did with them

12-10-2012, 11:10 PM	#9
BMFRACING Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bethesda, Ohio Posts: 26 Likes: 42 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba I had a 1972 340 cuda when i was in high school. Then sold it to a classmate he totaled it. I think about that car alot. Bob Fowkes

12-10-2012, 11:17 PM	#10
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba I've owned many cars over the years and some of them hold a special place in my heart. I have pictures of some of them on my facebook page in the photo section. My first car was a '59 Ford Galaxie 2dr hdtp. Next came a '63 Ford Galaxie 500 with a 406, then I put in a 427. There would actually be two that I would want back though. First choice would be my '65 Chevelle 2dr station wagon. I built it up with a 327, 4-spd, and a 4.10 12-bolt posi rearend. Wound up trading it for a Chevy van when I started my carpet installation business. The other one I would want back would be my '71 LT-1 Corvette T-top. It was steel cities grey in color. Sold it because I didn't get to drive it as much as I wanted. I was too busy between my business, teching at three dragstrips and traveling with NHRA. Travis