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[Closed] You know what's sad? I've never rode in any car older then a 1963!!

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(@phil-r)
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You know what's sad? I've never rode in any car older then a 1963!!

I was born in 1966 and at one point I owned a 1963 Coupe DeVille but aside from that nothing older! Have ridden In many 60s, 70,80s and 90s cars, not too many 2000s maybe about a dozen. But never had the chance to ride in a 50s car, or 30s 40s etc 😕😰



   
Robert M. Woolley
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1963....That is a new car!

You need to beg borrow or steal a ride in an older car.

My first car was a 1953 and my next car was a new 1963. They were night and day different in so many ways.

FYI, my grandkids have ridden in just about everything. My granddaughter has fond memories of her ride in a Model A and same day a ride in a Model T. She is real sharp about cars and commented how old the Model T was compared to the Model A.

You need to beg borrow or steal a ride in an older car.



   
(@phil-r)
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Or visit you perhaps????

What do Ya say??



   
(@afrank)
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You missed some great experiences, I have owned over 50+ cars, and here are a few of them from the '50s and '60s: '50 Chevy, '53 Chevy, '55 Buick, '54 Ford, '55 Chevy,'55 Ford, '58 Plymouth, '59 Chevy, '60 Fiat 1100, '64 Falcon, '64 Olds Cutlass,'65 VW,'66 VW, '66 Plymouth,'67 Mustang...


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(@Ron Dietrich)
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I was born in 46 and remember my dads 37 Dodge - and 41 Plymouth and there were lots more - the best was my cousins brand new 49 98 Olds convertible - that was the best!



   
(@Jay Ryan)
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Has anyone been to the driving museum in LA?

On Sundays they give rides in classic cars.
http://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/



   
(@Randy Portwood)
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I was born in '58 and the oldest car I've driven is a 1956 Thunderbird. The oldest car I've ridden in (that I can remember) is a 1957 Del Rio Ranch Wagon.



   
Robert M. Woolley
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My grandfather had a 37 Plymouth, my mom a 39 Hudson.

I remember the 37 Plymouth well, it had such an unusual sound, a really neat smooth gear sound, and had a floor shift. My moms 39 Hudson was "much more modern" the first year Hudson had a column shift. My dad had a 30 Moel A Fordor and my most fond memory of it was the indside door handle. So ornate.



   
Robert M. Woolley
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Come on by...a little of everything here.

After the 60's, all cars seem the same to me. Older cars have far more distinct personalities and charm.



   
(@pete-rovero)
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I have! I've had rides in a '36 Packard roadster and an late '30s Dodge sedan. Fun stuff!



   
Tim Kubiak
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I have the world's best part time job. I am a driver at the Greensboro Classic Car Auction.

The auction is 3 times a year. I am also a member of the stock-in team checking in the cars and taking digitals for the jumbo-tron. I have had the opportunity to drive everything, from Model A's to muscle cars. My favorites are the cars from the 30's and 40's. There may be other opportunities with the other auctions as well. Check them out!



   
George Schire
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My memory is good with remembering all the old cars I've ridden in and or driven. Being that

I've always loved old cars and attracted to them, I don't think I'll ever forget. Here are some in no particular order, other than as they come to mind:

!949 Buick
1950 Hudson
1953 Oldsmobile
1953 Buick
1960 Dodge
1964 Valiant
1859 Plymouth
1953 Ford
1954 Ford
1955 Ford
1954 Oldsmobile
1955 Oldsmobile
1956 Oldsmobile
1957 Oldsmobile
1958 Oldsmobile
1959 Oldsmobile
1960 Oldsmobile
1955 Chevrolet
1956 Chevrolet
1957 Chevrolet
1958 Chevrolet
1959 Chevrolet
1960 Chevrolet
1964 Chevrolet
1960 Plymouth
1961 Plymouth
1957 Chrysler
1953 Pontiac
1956 Mercury
1955 Plymouth
1959 Buick
1959 Mercury
1953 Lincoln
1962 Oldsmobile
1963 Oldsmobile
1960 Ford
1966 Pontiac
1973 Duster
1978 Chevrolet
1970 Plymouth
1953 DeSoto
1956 DeSoto
1956 Cadillac

There are several more, but these have come to mind as I typed this. Nothing like an old car!


George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota


   
(@Jerry Gorsuch)
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Just a few......

36 Chevy coupe, 48 Chevy, 49 Packard Woody(Dads), 51 Lincoln(Brothers), 52 Mercury(Mine), 53 Chevy(Aunts), 56 Buick(First drive), 57 Buick Century CV(Sisters), 57 Chevy BelAir(Brides & Me), 58 Chevy Wagon(Father-in-laws), and following all mine - 64 Skylark, 65 Skylark, 67 Skylark and 70 Skylark wagon. And all others newer than 1970.....

OOPs, almost forgot this one.......... ๐Ÿ˜‰
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(@2003ford100)
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lol...thnks for bragging... wow..great for you!



   
(@vetteran)
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PIC - My daily transportation - 1937 Chevrolet

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