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Thomas W. Dinsmore's avatar

Mine was a 1964 Pontiac Bonneville. It had all the gears, but was decidedly temperamental about when to use them.

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David Marlow's avatar

"...decidedly temperamental about when to use them." Oh, that conjures up some images and ideas. I'll bet there is at least one story to be told about that car. I always like Pontiacs. Was sorry to see that nameplate disappear.

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Thomas W. Dinsmore's avatar

The story: crossing the US 1 bridge over Mt. Desert Narrows and driving the two-lane highway through Sullivan, Maine, at 10 mph, leading a parade of angry motorists.

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David Marlow's avatar

I can only imagine!

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Paul McCutchen's avatar

You can tell your age when you are talking about the Mustang. My first new car was a 64 mustang. It was bought and only my sister could drive it, but it was something to see. Years later I was over at a relative's home, and he had bought a 69 Mustang with the 429 Cobra jet engine. I grew up during the muscle car era. Without getting long winded I will just end this by saying I enjoyed the pure muscle cars.

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David Marlow's avatar

My mom had a 67 and I don’t recall the exact engine but it was powerful. Mine was a base model 6 cylinder. Given the rust on the frame, it was probably a good thing otherwise it might have shaken apart. I test-drove a Mach 1 with a 350 Cleveland engine and a four-barrel carburetor. That thing could put you in the back seat with acceleration. Those were the days. Thanks for sharing your memories!

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jennifer dibley's avatar

My sister had a mustang in 1965 it was silver green with black hardtop She loved that car ! She was always ahead of stuff she had the first apple computer- would be worth fortune today -

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David Marlow's avatar

I always liked that metallic green look on the older Mustangs. Should ask your sister what to invest in now! 😉

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David Marlow's avatar

That is awesome! I found the process fascinating. What color is your car?

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Perfect!

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