My Life through Cars and Technology
I shifted into second gear, let out the clutch, and it kicked out into neutral. Oh no, not again. It seems the old Ford lost the ability to stay in second. That was a problem. It was a 3-speed on the column, and with second gone, it made driving difficult. And it was green. Dad … Read moreSecond Gear was Gone and it was Green
Do you remember, as a teenager, that feeling of freedom? Remember? It was the day you passed the driving part of the test to acquire your driver’s license. I admit I’m not sure what it means to today’s teens, but in the ’60s, it was everything. With driver’s education, you had to be 14 to … Read moreFourteen Years Old with a Driver’s License
When he floored it, I was nailed back in my seat and found it difficult to breathe. The G-force was incredible as we raced down Paramount Street in Amarillo. Then as fast as he had accelerated, he let off and slowed back down to the speed limit, which, if memory serves, was 45 mph. From … Read moreIt was Iris Mist Iridescent
It was a red 1956 Thunderbird just sitting there, hidden in 5′ tall weeds. Dad was an avid gardener with a love for growing fresh vegetables. It was his way to relax, and I was generally a part of the labor. Rototilling, forming up the rows, planting, watering, and weeding were things I could always … Read moreIt was a Red 1956 T-Bird
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