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05/01/2024 4:57 pm
and Richard Carpenter loved Plymouth's. This Danbury duo would be right up his alley.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
Tony Perrone and Ed Davis reacted
05/01/2024 5:30 pm
Me too George. This is my favourite Carpenters song. Its now 41 years since Karen passed away, and in the most tragic circumstances. Taken far far too soon
Tony Perrone and Jack Dodds reacted
05/01/2024 6:49 pm
Superstar is my favorite Carpenters song. Such a tragic waste that Karen passed on so young from such an affliction. I have seen Richard interviewed several times and of course she inevitably comes up in the discussion; his sorrow is so evident. I feel so sorry for his loss; especially given their successful history together.
Tony Perrone reacted
05/01/2024 7:16 pm
Karen Carpenter's voice was one of the purest I had ever heard. As I understand it Richard and his father were both car enthusiest and were very active in the Chrysler 300 club. I also recall a 1963 Thunderbird Sports Roadster was sold not too long ago that was claimed to have belonged to Richard.
Tony Perrone and George Schire reacted
05/01/2024 7:17 pm
@bob-jackman Bob; I have seen it written a number of times that Richard has a decent collection of early 60s Chryco vehicles as well as other various marques.
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Topic starter
05/01/2024 8:16 pm
Karen Carpenter's voice was one of the purest I had ever heard. As I understand it Richard and his father were both car enthusiest and were very active in the Chrysler 300 club. I also recall a 1963 Thunderbird Sports Roadster was sold not too long ago that was claimed to have belonged to Richard.
Over the years, several old car magazines have presented photo features on Richard's MOPAR collection.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota