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I have loved cars as long as I can remember...The first car I can remember (and still do) is my fathers 1937 Nash Lafayette.

I grew up in Brooklyn N.Y.City.... We used to spend 1 month every summer on vacation in Ohio..My father would drive the family there in the 37 Nash. There was my Father, Mother, Sister and Grandmother. The trip would take 2 whole days (before interstate highways) WE would spend the night in a "Tourist Cabin" in Pennsylvania.
I used to,as a child, spend my time, on the trip, calling out the names of the different cars we would see along the way.

I really get upset about folks that "HATE" other cars unlike theirs...Like people that mean to say "FORD" and misspell it like it's a big sin to say FORD....I have had many cars and loved every one the same...Just like my children.......I have had......A
1941 Chevy SD coupe.
1949 Chevy coupe.
1954 Chevy deluxe(Hardtop)
1940 Buick Coupe
1941 Oldsmobile..(1st fully automatic transmission)
1953 Ford coupe
1949 Ford Coupe
1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe
1959 Pontiac hardtop coupe (rare stick shift)
1956 Nash Rambler
1979 Ford PU truck
1964 Ford Van
1996 Ford PU Truck.Ranger
2003 Ford PU Truck.Ranger
1980 Ford Fairlane coupe
2006 Ford PU Truck.Ranger..That I drive now.(Love them Rangers)
1967 VW Bug ($1800 NEW)
1970 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible ($2100 NEW)
And My 1938 Chevy Master Coupe that I still have.
I love them All...I love them All....The long the short and the tall......Think about it...Thanx for tuning in....1938ED

Don't ever get upset at me, if you see me being one of those guys. I would kill to park any '30's to '50's Ford, or other GM convertible in my garage. Even a Nash, or Stude.... However, if Nascar is on, and you're cheering for a Ford or Toyota, then we have problems! I still am a Chevy guy at heart though...

Here's my list... certainly not as long or nice as yours!

1991 Pontiac Sunbird GT coupe
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme coupe
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Coupe
2007 Pontiac G6 GT Coupe
2008 Mazda B4000 Pick up 4X4
1951 Chevrolet Deluxe Sedan
1950 Chevrolet Deluxe Convertible
and 1964 and 1968 Massey Ferguson 10 Lawn tractors!

I agree wholeheartedly. I am a Car Guy - not exclusively a Chevy Guy - although Chevrolet obviously is my primary love. I like Hudsons and Nashes, I like Austin Healeys and Packards. I like Pierce Arrows and Buicks.

My first car was a 1951 Ford. My first new car was a 1954 Ford Victoria. I only had one Chevrolet until I purchased my 1931 Chevrolet Sport Coupe and then the Vintage Chevrolet Club was formed. Since then I have had an Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Ford but have settled in on Chevrolet. I have a 2012 Chevrolet on order. I'm in the groove for the last 37 years and I'm seeing the USA in my Chevrolets. I'd love to have another 1940 Flat Head Ford like I drove in high school but they are out of my price range now.

Poor Don!

Well, not to burst the balloon on all this wonderfulness about “universal” car guy, etc; BUT I’m a CHEVY Guy. Through and through. It’s likely I got it from my dad who bought new a 47 Special Deluxe 5 passenger coupe, a 54 Bel Air, a 58 Impala, 63 Impala, 73 Caprice, 84 Caprice Coupe and a 95 Impala SS. Good run, pops!

I’ll admit I’ve owned a few none-Chevs, even a couple of Mustangs (64 ½ convertible and a trophy winning 67 Coupe) also a 58 Bird, but essentially mostly Chevs. And among those Chevrolets were Concours trophy winners and a VCCA preservation car.

A good sample of them can be seen in the blue www link “signature” under my posts. (Thnx to Big Bob.) One of my current cars is one of my most favored of all the Chevs I’ve owned. It's the 51 wagon in my avatar that Bill B created for me a few months ago. (Thnx again, BB!!) It isn’t really a true blue VCCA car (it’s modified). However, some may find it interesting to learn that it was voted “Men’s Choice” in People’s Choice voting at a recent VCCA Nat’l Meet.

I have nothing against a rare 64 Olds 442, an original appearing 41 Caddy Coupe powered by a 427 Chev BB (I’ve owned both) or even 40 Ford Coupes, which is one of my all time favorite cars. But, as gorgeous as I think 40 Ford Coupes are, I’ve never owned one and doubt I ever will. After all, I’m a Chevy Guy. It’s fair to say I’m a good example of the current slogan --- Chevy Runs Deep.

I have been a car guy since I was little, and grew up in a Chevy family. We have 9 Chevys with only one not drivable, and that's my 47 that I bought when I was 15.


When we had our Auto Repair Shop I used to give my Ford friends a bad time and tell them that I liked Fords because they kept me in Corvette's. You did have to be careful who you told that to.

Me too and I ain't ashamed to say so! I drove some other "brandX" company cars until I got enough stroke to have a choice and I choose a Chevrolet, and that was a high point in my career!
Semper Fi!... Chevrolet!... and chocolate pie!>>>>>>

P.S. I also carry a Colt .45 and like the Texas Ranger said, "It is because they don't make a Colt.46"

I must admit the GM based vehicle is first choice though I have had several japanese cars only because they served the purpose in the price range at the time. I currently have a Holden 1 toner (GM-H) that I transplanted buik 3800 V6 into, 92 Subaru liberty as well as the 38 that has been a restoration project for 30 + years.
Tony

"1979 Ford PU truck
1964 Ford Van
1996 Ford PU Truck.Ranger
2003 Ford PU Truck.Ranger
1980 Ford Fairlane coupe
2006 Ford PU Truck.Ranger..That I drive now.(Love them Rangers)1979 Ford PU truck
1964 Ford Van
1996 Ford PU Truck.Ranger
2003 Ford PU Truck.Ranger
1980 Ford Fairlane coupe
2006 Ford PU Truck.Ranger..That I drive now.(Love them Rangers)"



See. I just knew there was something wrong with you. Now we know. You've been brainwashed and now, try as it may, it is too late for a 38 to cure you. Mercy! Grin.
Charlie

Are we now going to list all the cars we have owned? Or just the non-Chevys or only Chevys or ??? Tried to put one together a few yeas ago but never finished.

It really don't surprise me that Charlie thinks so much of a 41 Chevrolet, after all a 41 Chevrolet is all he has known to compare to a GOOD set of wheels besides all of those F0RD products,

POOR Old Charlie!

Maybe he is really kin to "Charlie the Tuna" ...remember? We don't want tuna with good taste, we want tuna that tastes good!

Don't panic Charlie , I MAY just be kiddin'!

Hey! MrMack, those were Ed's cars. Not mine. Check to whom I replied.
Charlie

Well is that right? Well shame on you for listing all them F0RDS anyway.
Ok then Charlie .... never mind.........



Oh, You ED... I'm sorry for you, all them F0RDS!

Mr. Mack.....At least I got you guys spelling FORD the correct way...I consider that a BIG BREAKTHROUGH...As for Charlie>>>> I will see if I can find somebody to pray for him (someone who spends their prayers loosely)...ED

Cars I actually kept for a period of time and registered;
1934 Master 4 door (collector car)
1939 Chevrolet club coupe (when I was young)
1939 2 door (collector)
1941 club coupe
1948 Buick Roadmaster
1949 Fleetline
1949 Styleline
1949 Olds 88 convertible
1950 BelAir
1950 4 door (collector)
1953 210 2 door (first new car)
1955 Bel Air 4 door (2nd new car)
1957 BelAir hardtop (third and last new car)
1957 BelAir convertible
1957 Nomad (collector)
1958 BelAir 4 door
1959 Bel Air 2 door
1961 Biscayne 2 door
1962 Corvair 4 door
1963 Corvair convertible (collector)
1964 Corvair convertible
1964 Chevelle coupe
1965 Corvair coupe
1967 Impala (2)
1970 Impala
1971 Caprice sedan
1973 Impala wagon
1975 Impala wagon
1977 Impala wagon
1978 Impala wagon
1981 Caprice wagon
1984 Olds Custom Cruiser wagon
1988 olds C.C.wagon
1989 Buick Eletra wagon
1994 Buick Roadmaster wagon (still driving)
1993 Chev Lumina mini-van
1995 Olds mini-van
2000 Pontiac Montans van
2005 Chev Uplander mini-van (still driving)
Two Chevrolet step-vans, A 1976 and 1980

Some short term cars I owned

1935 Oldsmobile
1936 Chevrolet (2)
1939 Mercury club coupe
1948 Buick Super
1949 Mercury sedan
1950 OLds 88
1950 Buick Special
1941 Chevrolet 2 door
1941 Cadillac
1947 Chev (2)
1950 Chev
1953 Chev
1955 Chev convertible
1957 Ford Fairlane 500
1970 Chevelle

And a few that I can't remember.
Also drove dealer supplied cars fro 1963-1977. Sometimes two or three different cars a year.

Wow Chevgene, I thought I had a long list but I think you have mine doubled!

What! No Chevettes? Actually I drove the heck out of one and I kind of liked it very much.

I've been keeping a running list on the computer for at least 15 years, so I don't forget any of them. I think the most at any one time is 7 or 8 (including moderns). Always had to sell something to get the next one...

1.) 1967 MG Midget roadster (1971 … blue - very briefly)
2.) 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne, 2 Dr (1971-1972 Suntan Copper)
3.) 1964 Dodge (1972 blue - from Tom Ducy, didn’t run, junked at Roose’s)
4.) 1931 Ford Model A Tudor … (maroon 1971-72, with Pop)
5.) 1969 Chevrolet Impala, 4 Dr. H/T (blue - summer of ’73)
6.) 1950 Cadillac Series 62, 4 Dr (Green … summer of ’73 to 75)
7.) 1906 Schacht Highwheeler (1973 to 1975, with Pop)
8.) 1975 Chevrolet Camaro (blue … 1st new car 1975)
9.) 1973 Cadillac Coupe deVille (brown … 1975 … 76)
10.) 1976 Chevrolet Nova 2 Dr (blue 1976-77 2nd new car)
11.) 1963 Chevrolet Nova convertible (aqua 1977)
12.) 1976 Buick LeSabre 4 Dr. H/T (red 1977-78 company car)
13.) 1931 Chevrolet 2 Dr Coach (unrestored 1977-78 lost in fire)
14.) 1970 Chevrolet Nova 2 Dr (brown 1978)
15.) 1978 Chevrolet Caprice 4 Dr. H/T (blue 1978-87 3rd new car)
16.) 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS Coupe (white 1978)
17.) 1971 Chevrolet Nova 2 Dr. (blue 1978-79 from Nick)
18.) 1960 Chevrolet Impala convertible (white … unrestored …sold without completing) 1979
19.) 1962 Chevrolet Nova 2 Dr. (cream 1979-80 … 1st wife’s car)
20.) 1972 Chevrolet Malibu convertible (red 1979-80)
21.) 1930 Chevrolet coupe (green 1980)
22.) 1980 Chevrolet Chevette (blue … 4th new) 1980 - 1980
23.) 1923 Buick (4 cylinder … black … 4 door sedan) 1980 - 1981
24.) 1963 Pontiac Catalina (light blue) 1980-1981
25.) 1966 Pontiac Catalina (white … 4 door) 1980
26.) 1974 Pontiac station wagon (took in trade, briefly) 1980
27.) 1975 AMC Hornet Sportabout station wagon (green & woodgrain) 1981 - 1982
28.) 1981 Chevrolet Citation (two tone blue 5th new car) 1981 - 1981
29.) 1976 Chevrolet Corvette (1981 white)
30.) 1960 Chevrolet Impala coupe (1982 white)
31.) 1960 Chevrolet Impala convertible (Tasco Turquoise … restored it) 1982-1985
32.) 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis (beige) 1985 - 1987
33.) 1987 Mercury Sable station wagon (silver … 6th new car … 1st wife’s car)
34.) 1988 Mercury Topaz 4 door (blue 7th new car) 1988 - 1989
35.) 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis (blue) 1989 - 1991
36.) 1981 Oldsmobile 98 (blue “Caesar”) 1991 - 1994
37.) 1966 Ford Mustang (red … restored it … Lizzy’s car) 1991 - 1998
38.) 1953 Chevrolet 3100 pickup (green, then blue … “Jed” restored it) 1992 -2011
39.) 1994 Buick LeSabre 4 door (green … 8th new car) 1994 - 1995
40.) 1991 Ford Ranger XLT pickup (silver … Lizzy’s truck) 1994 - 1998
41.) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee (black … Lizzy’s truck “the Mule” … 9th new vehicle) 1995 - 97
42.) 1998 Ford Expedition (green … 10th new vehicle) 1998
43.) 1998 Jeep Wrangler (red … 11th new vehicle) 1998 - 2001
44.) 1969 Dodge Dart (yellow … restored it … was Donnie’s car prior) 1999-2003
45.) 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (blue … Lizzy’s … 12th new vehicle) 2000 - 2004
46.) 1925 Chevrolet Superior K Roadster (blue … restored it “Daisy” 2001-2006)
47.) 1933 Chevrolet Eagle coach (Coronation Tan, Brown, & Swamp Holly Orange trim “Molly”) ( " 2001-2008)
48.) 2001 Chevrolet S-10 pickup (blue … 13th new vehicle)
49.) 1960 Chevrolet Suburban (green / white “Frank”) 2002-2003
50.) 1982 Ford Mustang (white … sold to Frank) 2003
51.) 1982 Chevrolet Corsica 4 door … blue ( bought for Donnie actually) 2003
52.) 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 … blue (14th new vehicle) 2003-
53.) 1908 Buick Model S (French Gray) 2003-2005
54.) 1964 Buick Electra convertible (blue) 2004-2006
55.) 1964 Buick Electra 4 door hardtop (parts car - black) 2004-2006
56.) 1994 Jeep Cherokee (silver … bought for Donnie actually) 2005
57.) 2004 Buick Century (charcoal gray) (15th new vehicle) 2006-
58.) 1953 Chevy Pickup (green) 2006 -
59.) 1953 Chevy convertible (red) 2006 -
60.) 1969 Chevy Impala convertible (blue) 2008 - 2011
61.) 1916 Chevrolet "490" touring - black 2011-
62.) 1916 Chevrolet "490" touring (#2) - black 2011-

Uncle ED.....Am I missing something something here???
I don't see your list......don't be ashamed of those Edsel's, Kaiser Frasier's, Henry J's, Nash Metropolitans and Falcons that you had.
I'm on your side here. Clear your soul ..you will feel better......ED

HOLY S*** ..NO WONDER I CANT FIND A PLACE TO PARK IN OHIO.
You should change your name to CAR GURU.....I seems to me that you dont even need shoes......With all that driving.
GOOD JOB...Thanx...ED

Yeah, a lot of those were stupid moves. And some of them I wish I'd kept. The 1906 High wheeler was very cool, and I loved the '60 Impala convertible and the '33 Coach. Of course, that's spread over 40 years.

CHEV GURU....I never knew anybody who ever rode a "HIGHWEELER"
Thanx for jumping into this thread....ED

ED, I think that us silly old Chevrolet lovers are in the minority when it comes to preferences for old cars. Tell me if this is one of your favs:


I wish it was in color, Chautruse with red wheels and trim. My first restoration. a 1930 Model A coupe, I kind of wish I had it back , but it went to my younger brother and he hot-rodded it with a Merc flathead V/8 Black paint with red flames on the hood 2 stromberg 97s and 3 on the tree 3 speed, a 48 Chrysler rear end with 820x16 tires on the rear and 600x16s in front with juice brakes. He ran it in 1/4 mile drags back in the late 50s in class F. It ran good.

Don... when you're thinking of making your next stupid move with that '53 convert, call me! That's one heck of a list... still waiting to see Charlie's list... or is he too proud to tell us that he's got better cars than that rusty '41??!!