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.

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.

Chad Rhodes · 12-11-2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deuces wild

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

i know where one is

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

Dave Turner · 12-11-2012, 01:43 PM

This was my first race car....and I haven't had many. In a moment of domestic panic it was sacrificed - would still be the ride today if I hadn't taken leave of my senses.

It was a legit Shelby; I can still rattle off the vin# and unit #. Sigh.....

Rick Unterseh · 12-11-2012, 03:55 PM

Met this girl in high school she had a 1976 Pontiac Lemans Sport. We went out for 6 years, and were gonna get married. I started fixing the car, started with a 350 2 barrel, A/C, blue on blue. When she left to go back to PA cause she got cold feet, 455, TH350, converter, supercomp headers, good exhaust, 4.10 gears, she raced it more than I did. Still talk to the girl, but the car is long gone.... that car turned me onto Pontiacs and been with them ever since. Would LOVE to find another, big car, lots of room, had soooooo much fun in that car. hmmmmmmm maybe something is on craigslist

12-10-2012, 10:14 PM	#3
Ken Miele Live Reporter Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 4,861 Likes: 456 Liked 16,554 Times in 1,522 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.

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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

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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.

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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

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: 1,041 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.

12-11-2012, 01:43 PM	#9
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba This was my first race car....and I haven't had many. In a moment of domestic panic it was sacrificed - would still be the ride today if I hadn't taken leave of my senses. It was a legit Shelby; I can still rattle off the vin# and unit #. Sigh..... Attached Images __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

12-11-2012, 03:55 PM	#10
Rick Unterseh Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 133 Likes: 3 Liked 31 Times in 7 Posts	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba Met this girl in high school she had a 1976 Pontiac Lemans Sport. We went out for 6 years, and were gonna get married. I started fixing the car, started with a 350 2 barrel, A/C, blue on blue. When she left to go back to PA cause she got cold feet, 455, TH350, converter, supercomp headers, good exhaust, 4.10 gears, she raced it more than I did. Still talk to the girl, but the car is long gone.... that car turned me onto Pontiacs and been with them ever since. Would LOVE to find another, big car, lots of room, had soooooo much fun in that car. hmmmmmmm maybe something is on craigslist