You won’t believe what cool cars you’ll see on the way to the auto parts store.
Saw this 1988 Lincoln Mark VII while driving to Canadian Tire. This was the ‘hot-rod Lincoln’ version of the Ford Mustang of that era, and there aren’t many of these ‘personal luxury cars’ left on our salty roads. Car was is done up in period-correct style with yellow Bosch foglamps, gold BBS wheels and an aftermarket vinyl roof, even though it’s not a convertible.
Next was this cool cat driving a 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28. The beast looked like it was in tip-top shape with not a speck of rust. Almost looks factory-original, except for a bit of rake. Either way, you just know this guy loves the car by the way he keeps his cigarette out the window to maintain it’s status as a ‘non-smoker’ vehicle.
We parked at the back of the lot and spotted a mint-condition 1967 Chevy Chevelle with the hood up. We hollered our greeting to our fellow gearhead, who had a big smile on his face when he asked if we had jumper cables (we didn’t). Dude had installed some big amps & subs, and killed the battery while listening to The Eagles. Since young Daniel was with me, and the Chevelle was a four-speed manual, we just push started it. When brother-man popped the clutch and pulled away, I tumbled forward and nearly bonked my head on his trunk!
So, if you’re getting your summer car back on the road, and heading over to Canadian Tire (or Pep Boys for our American friends) to pick up a quart of oil like the Lincoln, or speakers like the Chevy, make sure you also pick up a portable fire extinguisher. You never know when an old fuel line is going to give up.
Sadly, this was a sight we saw a little later on. A late-model something-or-other fully engulfed in flames on the side of the highway with the whole family looking on in sadness.
Fire extinguisher, people. Get one.
~ by Chris #16 Demaras ~