BluePrint Engines

Visit our community sponsor

Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Page 1 of 4 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 40 of 127

Thread: What was your first car?

  1. #1
    Senior Member lahrs37's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Location
    Philadelphia
    Posts
    377
    Post Thanks / Like

    What was your first car?

    My first car was a black 1990 Mazda 323 with a manual. I got it for $400. At the time I thought it was the coolest thing ever. The Fast and the Furious had just come out and suddenly front wheel drive Japanese cars were cool! lol I still have a prominent scar on my right hand from slashing it trying to install an aftermarket radio. I did all kinds of dumb things to that car. Eventually the clutch went and disaster struck when I tried to change it with the help of a complete idiot who had no idea what he was doing.


    This is not my car, but it looks almost identical. I painted my steel wheels red for some ridiculous reason...
    5.0 HO from a '93 Mustang, SVE heads, Trickflow stage 1 cam, Trickflow Street Burner intake manifold, T-5 w/mid shift, IRS
    Delivery 9-10-16, First Start 12-28-16, First Go-Kart 2-18-17
    Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...MK4-8951-Build

  2. #2
    Senior Member CVOBill's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    Vermilion, OH
    Posts
    440
    Post Thanks / Like
    1969 Ford Falcon, I took the 250" straight six out and put in a 302. I drove that car for almost two years before the front frame rusted out.

  3. #3
    Senior Member Jdav's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2016
    Location
    ATL GA
    Posts
    443
    Post Thanks / Like
    1989 Ford Probe. It had a digital speedometer that just flashed if you went above 88.
    MK4 #9028 - Coyote - TKO600
    Delivery: 1/30/17 First Start: 7/23/17 Legal: 10/5/17 Graduated: 10/15/18
    Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...8-Build-Thread

  4. #4
    Senior Member lahrs37's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Location
    Philadelphia
    Posts
    377
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by Jdav View Post
    1989 Ford Probe. It had a digital speedometer that just flashed if you went above 88.
    Maybe your flux capacitor was disabled.
    5.0 HO from a '93 Mustang, SVE heads, Trickflow stage 1 cam, Trickflow Street Burner intake manifold, T-5 w/mid shift, IRS
    Delivery 9-10-16, First Start 12-28-16, First Go-Kart 2-18-17
    Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...MK4-8951-Build

  5. #5

    Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
    GoDadGo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    Slidell, Louisiana
    Posts
    6,556
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blog Entries
    1
    Laurence,

    1971 Plymouth Fury Grand Coupe.
    I bought the car with a blown motor when I was 15 years of age.
    I had to go through the engine 3 times before getting it right, which why your timing chain issue upset the heck out of me.

    Steve

  6. #6
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    Kirkland, WA
    Posts
    287
    Post Thanks / Like
    1967 Firebird HO with 326, Carter AFB, and Super Turbine 300 transmission (2-speed). Bought it in '86 and sold it in '16 to make room for the Cobra.

  7. #7
    Senior Member lahrs37's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Location
    Philadelphia
    Posts
    377
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by GoDadGo View Post
    Laurence,

    1971 Plymouth Fury Grand Coupe.
    I bought the car with a blown motor when I was 15 years of age.
    I had to go through the engine 3 times before getting it right, which why your timing chain issue upset the heck out of me.

    Steve
    Steve -

    That makes sense! lol
    5.0 HO from a '93 Mustang, SVE heads, Trickflow stage 1 cam, Trickflow Street Burner intake manifold, T-5 w/mid shift, IRS
    Delivery 9-10-16, First Start 12-28-16, First Go-Kart 2-18-17
    Build thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...MK4-8951-Build

  8. #8
    Senior Member R Thomas's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2015
    Location
    Myrtle Beach, SC
    Posts
    153
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blog Entries
    22
    Rambler1960Wagon.jpg 1960 Rambler Cross Country Wagon - 250 V-8 Borg-Warner Push Button Auto. Dropped 327 in it. Paid $1 - Dad was mechanic picked it up at work.
    Daily Driver 2011 Ford Mustang Convertible
    Donor 1997 Mustang Coupe
    Someday a Type65 Street Coupe

  9. #9
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2017
    Posts
    9
    Post Thanks / Like
    A candy apple red 1969 Mach 1 428 SCJ w/close-ratio 4 speed. Saw one go for almost $90k at Barrett-Jackson a few years back--I sold mine for $89k south of that back in '76. Ouch!

  10. #10
    Member Lancaster Lad's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Location
    High Desert, CA
    Posts
    73
    Post Thanks / Like
    In 1966 bought a 1965 GTO Tri power 4 speed to travel to high school. After rebuilding the trans 3 times
    and the rear end 1 time I decided to shoe horn in a 3 speed automatic. In 1970 bought a 1969 GTO with
    an automatic, no broken parts. One good reason my Roadster will not be a manual. No powershifts no
    broken parts no broken me.
    Cecil
    MKIV 8851 Complete LS3 376/480 4L70e Auto 2015 IRS 15" Wheels Rear Exhaust

    Ordered 2/25/16 Delivered 3/26/16 Still building 1/1/22

  11. #11
    On a roll Al_C's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2014
    Location
    Wheaton, IL
    Posts
    1,408
    Post Thanks / Like
    1950 Chevy Deluxe. It had a push button radio. That was followed quickly by a 61 Chevy Impala with a 283. That was much more fun. First car I had to pay for was a 64 Chevy Impala 2 door hardtop - also a 283. If I remember correctly, I paid 300 bucks for the 64.
    Mk IV Roadster - #8650 - delivered 7-17-2015 - first start 7-28-2018 - first go-kart 10-13-2018 - licensed and on the road 9-9-19: body/paint completed 3-17-2020.
    Complete kit / 2015 Coyote / TKO600 / IRS / Wilwood brakes / Mid-Shift mod / Power Steering / Heater and Seat Heaters / RT turn signal / Breeze radiator shroud and mount

  12. #12
    Senior Member 3yearplan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Dearborn Heights, MI
    Posts
    226
    Post Thanks / Like
    A 1981 Plymouth Reliant K car.
    Mark IV 7923 arrived 11-14-12
    DOHC 4.6L, Tremec 3650, 3 Link 8.8 w/3.73

  13. #13
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2016
    Location
    Vermilion,OH
    Posts
    230
    Post Thanks / Like
    1960 Corvair, for free. Had to repair brake lines, and keep wrapping one plug thread with aluminum foil cause the threads were stripped. Drove it for a couple of years. Then bought a 64 Fairlane Sport coupe, sb, 4 speed, looked like a Thunderbolt. Was stolen and stripped, then scrapped.

  14. #14
    Senior Member wareaglescott's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2016
    Location
    Auburn, AL
    Posts
    2,146
    Post Thanks / Like
    1967 Ford Mustang convertible. Worked full time for my grandpas plumbing company in the summers when I was 13,14 &15. Paid $5000 cash for it in 1990. I was so proud of that car. Red with white top and interior. 289 and 3 speed in the floor.
    Wish I still had it!
    MK4 #8900 - complete kit - Coyote, TKO600, IRS - Delivered 6/28/16 First Start 10/6/16 Go cart - 10/16/16 Build completed - 4/26/17 - 302 days to build my 302 CI Coyote Cobra - Registered and street legal 5/17/17
    Build Thread http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-build-thread
    PHIL 4:13 INSTAGRAM - @scottsrides

  15. #15

    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Norton, MA USA earth
    Posts
    3,325
    Post Thanks / Like
    Ford Pinto. Yeah I'm hanging my head in shame.
    Mike

  16. #16
    Seasoned Citizen NAZ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Location
    "The High Country", beautiful Flagstaff, AZ
    Posts
    2,443
    Post Thanks / Like
    A high-milage 1959 Ford Galaxie with a 352 "Police Interceptor" engine for $50 that lasted only a few months under my teenage lead foot and was quickly followed by a 1963 T-Bird for $400 that was a low milage car in perfect shape. That was in the sixties so a 1963 was not an old car back then and yep, I wouldn't be caught dead in anything that was not made by Ford. I still own a couple of Ford trucks but I long ago outgrew that whole brand loyalty thing.

  17. #17

    Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
    GoDadGo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    Slidell, Louisiana
    Posts
    6,556
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blog Entries
    1
    Quote Originally Posted by michael everson View Post
    Ford Pinto. Yeah I'm hanging my head in shame.
    Mike
    You Should Hold Your Head High & Say:

    Yeah, I Drove That Potential Rolling Fireball Because That's The Kind Of Wild & Crazy Man I Am!

  18. #18
    Senior Member Yama-Bro's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    Kearney Nebraska
    Posts
    847
    Post Thanks / Like
    My very first car was a 1953 Ford 2 door Customline with a flathead V8. My great aunt gave it to me when I was born (in 76). She didn't drive. She inherited it from her dad, my great grandpa, who I share a name with. He bought it new in '53. When I was getting close to 16, my parents were scared that I would wreck the car or do something in the backseat, so they bought it from me and helped me finance a Pontiac Fiero. They still have Ford. They are going to give it back to me at some point.
    Started dreaming of a Cobra around 1987
    Purchased Complete Kit 6/9/2017, Delivered 9/4/2017, Rolling Chassis 3/30/2018, Engine Dyno'ed 3/4/2022, Engine installed 8/27/2022
    Click here for my build thread
    Serial #9158
    Design Engineer at BluePrint Engines

  19. #19
    Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    77
    Post Thanks / Like
    My first car is a 1967 Mercury Comet Voyager. It's got a 302 and a C-4 auto, though I'm looking to make a few updates .

    rsz_dsc_0066.jpg

    Here's the link to the photo album: https://flic.kr/s/aHskkHbpqx

  20. #20
    Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Location
    Powhatan, VA
    Posts
    40
    Post Thanks / Like
    Chevette.jpg 1984 Chevette 4 door. Oh yeah it was a "Sport" Said so right on it. 0 to 60 in about a week.

  21. #21
    Out Drivin' Gumball's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Blackberry Township, IL
    Posts
    2,653
    Post Thanks / Like
    1969 Dodge Charger SE with a 383 magnum. Was only 15 years old and didn't want to tell my parents, so left it at a friend's house for a year then "bought" it from him and drove it home.

    I can't believe the cars that teenagers were able to buy and drive back in the late '70s and early '80s - tons of horsepower, crappy brakes, and just plain used cars - now they're huge money collectibles.
    Later,
    Chris

    "There are no more monsters to fear, and so, we have to build our own."
    Mk3.1 #7074

  22. #22
    Boydster's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2014
    Location
    Maryville, TN
    Posts
    1,104
    Post Thanks / Like
    First car: 1967 Fastback Mustang. 289 was cracked and overheating something awful. Rebuilt and installed a Mexican block 302 that was rescued as fill dirt in my friends backyard. Had it running with a toploader and 3.27 gears before I had a drivers license. THAT was a fun car. Kept it all through college till I bought a new 84-1/2 SVO.
    Last edited by Boydster; 04-13-2017 at 02:47 AM.
    ---Boyd---
    MkIV #9042 build thread
    www.boss427.us
    427W, TKO600, Moser 3.55 rear.
    Delivered Feb 2017, Graduated Nov 4, 2019

  23. #23

    Steve >> aka: GoDadGo
    GoDadGo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    Slidell, Louisiana
    Posts
    6,556
    Post Thanks / Like
    Blog Entries
    1
    Quote Originally Posted by Gumball View Post
    1969 Dodge Charger SE with a 383 magnum. Was only 15 years old and didn't want to tell my parents, so left it at a friend's house for a year then "bought" it from him and drove it home.

    I can't believe the cars that teenagers were able to buy and drive back in the late '70s and early '80s - tons of horsepower, crappy brakes, and just plain used cars - now they're huge money collectibles.
    While my boat had a 383, the Charger Was Way Too Cool For School!

  24. #24
    Senior Member flynntuna's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    San Diego Ca 92106
    Posts
    1,972
    Post Thanks / Like
    1970 Porsche 911T. Loved that car, sold it for down payment on my first house. Then bought a 73 super beetle...not as much fun.

  25. #25
    Straversi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Palos Verdes, CA
    Posts
    1,278
    Post Thanks / Like
    Two Datsun 510's. A barely running 1972 two door for $1200 and a non-running 4-door parts donor for $400. Washed a lot of dishes in a sea food restaurant to make those two heaps into one fun little car.
    -Steve
    Mk IV #8901 - Complete kit, Coyote, TKO-600, IRS. Ordered 5/23/16, Delivered 7/14/16, First Start 8/13/17, First Go-Kart 10/22/17, Registered and Completed 10/18/18. Build Thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...V-Coyote-Build Graduation Thread: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...-Roadster-8901

  26. #26
    Not a waxer Jeff Kleiner's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Bloomington, Indiana
    Posts
    8,003
    Post Thanks / Like


    In 1973 at 16 years old. '68, 400, 4 speed, this (unattractive) color. This photo is of a '67; '68 didn't have vent windows but was otherwise identical.

    Jeff

  27. #27
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    Kirkland, WA
    Posts
    287
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff Kleiner View Post


    In 1973 at 16 years old. '68, 400, 4 speed, this (unattractive) color. This photo is of a '67; '68 didn't have vent windows but was otherwise identical.

    Jeff
    Jeff - nice ride! My '67 was the turquoise color popular back then, had been repainted moss green.

    '68 had no vent windows, the front parking lights were moved, and the rear quarter panel insignia/lights were slightly different. And my 326 had been replaced by the all-new 350.

  28. #28
    Senior Member edwardb's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Lake Orion, Michigan
    Posts
    10,548
    Post Thanks / Like
    I'm confident I'll be the only one with this for my first car. The rule at our house was no car before high school graduation. I fast talked my way into a motorcycle though. But after a couple accidents (none my fault) the rule was relaxed if I got rid of the motorcycle. Bought an early 60's vintage Triumph Herald hardtop. Bet not too many people have heard of that one! It was cheap (around $400 - 500 as I recall) and allowed me an early introduction into the dark world of Lucas. Sold it to my brother when I went off to college, and he killed it not long after when the brakes failed. Couldn't find any decent pictures. But this old ad copy is pretty funny.

    Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
    Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread and Video
    Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.

  29. #29
    Not a waxer Jeff Kleiner's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Bloomington, Indiana
    Posts
    8,003
    Post Thanks / Like
    Hey Paul! I remember those from back in the day and believe it or not there is a guy here in Bloomington who still drives one! It's a 2 door sedan, kind of a pale light blue/turquois color with those distinctive pointy tail fins and "eyebrow" over the rear window. I see him out and about pretty regularly in the warm weather months.

    Jeff

  30. #30
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    Fayetteville WV
    Posts
    256
    Post Thanks / Like
    1962 Dodge Lancer Slant Six with Push Button automatic! 4 door white chick magnet (not). $90 bought delivering Grit newspapers on my bicycle. Moved up to a 1969 GMC Van for college days. Oh the stories that van could tell!
    1972 Corvette Stingray 350 c.i. Manual Steering & Brakes
    2003 H-D Softail Deuce 88 c.i. TwinCam
    Gen 3 Coupe Dreamer

  31. #31
    Senior Member RickP's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Location
    Boyertown, PA
    Posts
    683
    Post Thanks / Like
    1968 VW bug. No reverse gear, no second gear and if the headlights were on and you stepped on the brake pedal, it would blow a fuse and short the head lights.

    To sum it up, always park in a spot that you can get out of moving forward and be darn sure you didn't have to use the foot brake (hand brake was acceptable to use) if driving at night. Loved that car!

  32. #32
    Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Kissimmee, FL
    Posts
    35
    Post Thanks / Like
    A 1969 Mercury Montego. The only option it had was an AM radio. Bought it for $200 from a neighbor who owned the local Lincoln-Mercury dealership. Sold it two years later to my sister for $200. She sold it to my other sister two years later for $200. That sister sold it a year later for $200. It was a $200 car.

  33. #33
    Senior Member JIMOCO's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    Camp Hill, PA
    Posts
    297
    Post Thanks / Like
    17 years old bought a new 1971 VW Beetle for $1,995. It barely survived. Some years later and many hard miles it no longer looked new. The other side is not any better. It has a yellow fender. If you look close you can see the chain holding the trunk closed. I can't believe I went on dates with that car. 20170111_142110.jpg
    Last edited by JIMOCO; 04-13-2017 at 07:54 AM.
    Mk4 Roadster, Picked up complete kit 8/22/14. Most FFR options except Wilwood brakes and IRS. First start 11/11/14. Go-kart 3/8/15. 347 Stroker, TKO 500, 3-link/3.27 rear. PA street legal 7/29/15.

  34. #34
    mcwho's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    DeBary - Florida
    Posts
    541
    Post Thanks / Like
    OK, I must be older than u guys, I bought a 1951 Oldsmobile Holiday 88 Coupe and had it painted metallic REd, Titian Rd. I saw one on Meacham recently and apparently it was a Nascar Grand National Favorite and 16 or 25 races in 1951 were Oldsmobiles.

    The engine was a 303 cu in V-8 which came out arouond 1949, and was ahead of its time. And Yes I did have baby moons on it.

    check this link

    http://www.espn.com/racing/results/_/year/1951



    Bob
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Baghdad Bob

    Complete Kit Delivered July 2010, serial @ 7287, Whitby Power Brakes, Whitby Tonneau, Power Steering w HEIDTS PS Valve, Hydralic clutch, 15" Wheels, BFG Tires, 331 stroker w Quick Fuel 650, RPM Heads, Air Gap Intake. IRS w 3.27, TKO-600. FFMETAL Firewall Forward, FFMETAL Dropped Battery Box in Trunk, Enlarged Passenger footbox, Breeze Cubby storage, Breeze Seat Brackets, Herbs Door Panels. Ford ruby red 12 coats.

  35. #35
    Senior Member edwardb's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Lake Orion, Michigan
    Posts
    10,548
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff Kleiner View Post
    Hey Paul! I remember those from back in the day and believe it or not there is a guy here in Bloomington who still drives one! It's a 2 door sedan, kind of a pale light blue/turquois color with those distinctive pointy tail fins and "eyebrow" over the rear window. I see him out and about pretty regularly in the warm weather months.

    Jeff
    That's funny. I haven't seen a Triumph Herald since we got rid of ours a lot of years ago. The thing ran good with that little sewing machine motor. But the rest of it took a lot of TLC.
    Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
    Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread and Video
    Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.

  36. #36
    Junior Member CRZN 427's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Morro Bay, CA
    Posts
    22
    Post Thanks / Like
    My first car was a '56 VW Beetle that I had to re-body from parts out of the dealer's salvage yard (but it had less than 19k on a new engine), then my Dad painted it red. I was a Junior in High School at the time and worked part time in a service station.

    Regards, Rick.

  37. #37
    Senior Member Misterfubar's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2016
    Location
    Olathe, KS
    Posts
    128
    Post Thanks / Like
    1986 Honda Civic DX Hatch. Still one of my favorite cars I've owned and I'm sure that has nothing to do with nostalgia.

  38. #38
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Posts
    14
    Post Thanks / Like
    56 Chevy 210. Two tone blue/white. 265 V8 and a cast iron powerglide

  39. #39
    Papa's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    Parker, CO
    Posts
    5,594
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mine was a 1968 Buick Riviera with a 430 c.i. big block and all the luxury you could imagine for a car of that era. After my parents realized that the 430 was probably a bit much for a 16-year-old, I ended up with a 1965 VW Bug. I wish I still both of those cars today.
    My Build Thread: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...ter-Build-9754
    (Most viewed Roadster build thread on this forum!)

    Delivered: 6/17/2017
    First Start: 12/30/2017
    Completed: 12/7/2019
    Legal: 1/30/2020

    Member of the Mile-Hi Cobra Club
    Dave's Cobra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbk...npK1UZHj4R-bYQ
    Agora 1:8 Scale Cobra Build: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...l-Build-Thread

  40. #40
    Senior Member JohnnyB's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    Right Around Canton Ohio
    Posts
    122
    Post Thanks / Like
    My first car was a 1964 Plymouth Valiant convertible with a slant 6.
    I wish mine was as nice as this one that I keep seeing at car local shows.
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Last edited by JohnnyB; 04-12-2017 at 08:41 PM.

Page 1 of 4 123 ... LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Brown County Customs

Visit our community sponsor