Back in high school I was out of the country for two years so I didn't have my own car and depended on borrowing one from "Parental Authority" when I needed wheels. Mom had a Volvo wagon which was great for tailgateing or hauling a bunch of the guys around. Dad had a Lincoln Continental that he used for a work car and a Morgan for a play car. There was a Chevvy that had been around forever and Dad had it restored so John and I pretty much shared it unless one of us could talk him into the Morgan for a special occasion. The Chevvy was an old '64 Impala SS convertable, bright red with white leather seats and a white drop top. A real 60s period piece, but it was great and we loved it. John still has it and keeps it in excellent shape so that it looks almost showroom new. Sis got the Volvo and kept it until a couple of years ago when she got a Morgan of her own. When John staked his claim on the Chevvy I bought an old Plymouth Duster and kept that until I got my XJ6 4.2. That car is now 24 years old (I'm 29) and has been restored and looks fantastic. British racing green, dark chocolate leather interior, burled walnut dash. Love it.
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