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

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

Dennis P Chapman · 12-10-2012, 11:58 PM

In high school had a 69 chevelle ss 396/325 4 spd also 70 corvette 454 4 spd. Both good cars had a lot of fun with both still wish I keep them. But back then you always had to sell one to get money to buy and other.

jmcarter · 12-11-2012, 07:49 AM

May surprise my fellow Mopar enthusiasts and while my 69 Dart Swinger 340 is a close second I had a 67 SS396 (325) Chevelle that I simply loved. Still love the simple lines of the 67 Chevelle.

Tom Nolan · 12-11-2012, 12:23 PM

Great topic!
For me it was a 1970 Chevelle I had when I was in my early 20's, After building a 650hp oval port 454, M 21, Centerforce clutch, I drove it down the street with open headers to the muffler shop. When the car was done I idled it out onto the street, revved her up, dumped the clutch and started rowing the gears. About the time I slammed it in 3rd, the valve guide hung a valve, making noises like it was coming UN-hinged. I pushed in the clutch and shut the key off! Steering wheel locked! Skidding, sliding, I went off the street and drove right between my buddies body shop and his huge sign! I'm sure if it happened to me to day I would have a heart attack. Heart rate was well past the red line! This was a fun car, it was the reason I bought my first open car trailer. I broke the darn thing every time I took it to the track. I had a wrecking yard worth of broken 4 speeds, twisted drive shafts, you name it. I learn a lot and sold it for a real race car....... only problem is it started this racing bug that I have yet to get rid of!

Bill Koski · 12-11-2012, 12:40 PM

I bought a red 340HP split window in November '62, two weeks before I turned 21.
The only reason I'd like it back would be to sell it. It was a fun ride but one Corvette was enough.

12-10-2012, 10:25 PM	#1
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.

12-10-2012, 10:30 PM	#2
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,710 Likes: 187 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	#3
Bob Lasko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wilton,CT Posts: 633 Likes: 0 Liked 189 Times in 56 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, 10:49 PM	#4
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 902 Likes: 1,725 Liked 405 Times in 158 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	#5
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	#6
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

12-10-2012, 11:58 PM	#7
Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 429 Liked 53 Times in 25 Posts	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba In high school had a 69 chevelle ss 396/325 4 spd also 70 corvette 454 4 spd. Both good cars had a lot of fun with both still wish I keep them. But back then you always had to sell one to get money to buy and other. __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

12-11-2012, 07:49 AM	#8
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,319 Likes: 2,452 Liked 3,252 Times in 989 Posts	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba May surprise my fellow Mopar enthusiasts and while my 69 Dart Swinger 340 is a close second I had a 67 SS396 (325) Chevelle that I simply loved. Still love the simple lines of the 67 Chevelle. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

12-11-2012, 12:23 PM	#9
Tom Nolan Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lacombe, Alberta, Canada Posts: 182 Likes: 0 Liked 64 Times in 11 Posts	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba Great topic! For me it was a 1970 Chevelle I had when I was in my early 20's, After building a 650hp oval port 454, M 21, Centerforce clutch, I drove it down the street with open headers to the muffler shop. When the car was done I idled it out onto the street, revved her up, dumped the clutch and started rowing the gears. About the time I slammed it in 3rd, the valve guide hung a valve, making noises like it was coming UN-hinged. I pushed in the clutch and shut the key off! Steering wheel locked! Skidding, sliding, I went off the street and drove right between my buddies body shop and his huge sign! I'm sure if it happened to me to day I would have a heart attack. Heart rate was well past the red line! This was a fun car, it was the reason I bought my first open car trailer. I broke the darn thing every time I took it to the track. I had a wrecking yard worth of broken 4 speeds, twisted drive shafts, you name it. I learn a lot and sold it for a real race car....... only problem is it started this racing bug that I have yet to get rid of! Last edited by Tom Nolan; 12-11-2012 at 12:32 PM. Reason: spelling

12-11-2012, 12:40 PM	#10
Bill Koski Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 213 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba I bought a red 340HP split window in November '62, two weeks before I turned 21. The only reason I'd like it back would be to sell it. It was a fun ride but one Corvette was enough.