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From: marcum@rhino.UUCP (Alan M. Marcum)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Any old car lovers out there?
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Date: Fri, 30-Nov-84 14:08:49 EST
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Posted: Fri Nov 30 14:08:49 1984
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Ah, NOW we're talking!  I found the love of antique cars while
growing up -- my father restored a 33 Plymouth PC Convertible
Coupe and a 33 Chrysler CT Royal Eight Convertible Coupe (both
frame-ups).  In addition, he's had a 33 Chrysler Imperial CQ
Convertibel Sedan, and a 32 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial
Convertibel Coupe (hmm, do we detect a slight pattern here?).

All the work Dad did on these gave me a real appreciation for the
mechanical aspect of the cars, for the beauty, for the effort. 
We had marvelous times going to shows, trapsing though flea
markets and junk yards, examining paint chips for EXACT color
shades.

Contrary to perhaps popular belief, a well restored car from this
era is actually a true joy to drive.  The 33 CT will cruise all
day on the highway at 50-55, handles well (no, its NOT a sports
car, NOT a BMW, but it sure is pleasant), and is gobs of fun to
drive.  (The 32 CL would cruise nicely at 60-65, actually...!)
Learning to shift without synchromesh is actually rather useful,
even in today's cars -- and you've no choice when driving one of
these.

Any other experiences in the antique car hobby?

Ahh, the sweet memories of my first sight of a Duesenberg SJ....!
-- 
Alan M. Marcum		Fortune Systems, Redwood City, California
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