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Old 03-09-2019, 06:27 AM
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I've tried it a few times and it just doesn't work for me. It's great for the occasional Friday or Saturday work days but eventually the "specialness" of that ride wears off. I didn't like that because I think every time you get behind the wheel of "that" car it should feel special, NOT routine.
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Old 03-09-2019, 01:12 PM
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I've tried it a few times and it just doesn't work for me. It's great for the occasional Friday or Saturday work days but eventually the "specialness" of that ride wears off. I didn't like that because I think every time you get behind the wheel of "that" car it should feel special, NOT routine.
Happily that was not the case for me. It was the most pleasant vehicle to drive, with power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, and a smooth shifting manual trans.

The recognition was fun, too ( especially around dream cruise time). Pretty middle-aged ladies would wave at me on my way to work; I couldn’t put gas in it without someone walking over to visit at the pump.

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Old 03-09-2019, 01:45 PM
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The recognition was fun, too ( especially around dream cruise time).Pretty middle-aged ladies would wave at me on my way to work,I couldn’t put gas in it without someone walking over to visit at the pump.
Couldn't agree more.
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Thanks guys. I understand about the special time behind the wheel of a classic. That is why I'm looking at these for a daily driver. If you must work, might as well try to enjoy it. Heck even be nice on a rainy day.

Keith, even that "new" of a truck might be something to look at. Also thought of a Lil' Red Express or even a SS454 pick up. There is only 3 in the family. Wife, son and myself. We see what I find and like at the time. Still have the other classics for the special times.
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