Corvette is a great American classic

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The discussion revolves around classic American cars, particularly the Corvette and Mustang, with participants sharing personal experiences, memories, and opinions about these vehicles. The conversation includes elements of nostalgia, car culture, and personal anecdotes related to ownership and driving experiences.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express admiration for the Corvette as a classic American car, while others highlight the Mustang as another iconic vehicle.
  • One participant shares a personal story about inheriting a '68 Mustang from their father-in-law, emphasizing its condition and history.
  • Another participant recalls their experience riding in various classic cars, including Mustangs and a modified Corvette, noting the thrill of driving these vehicles.
  • There are mixed opinions about fast food chains like Sonic, with some participants expressing dislike while others share fond memories of their menu items.
  • Participants discuss the differences between fast food and diner experiences, with one suggesting that the Mustang should be taken to a diner instead of a fast food place.
  • Concerns are raised about the handling of classic cars compared to modern vehicles, with one participant noting that older cars may not provide the same grip and control.
  • Expressions of sympathy are shared regarding the loss of the original owner's father-in-law, with participants acknowledging the emotional connection to the car.

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Participants generally agree on the appreciation for classic cars, particularly the Corvette and Mustang. However, there are competing views regarding the merits of fast food establishments and the handling characteristics of classic versus modern cars.

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Some participants mention personal experiences that may not be universally applicable, such as regional differences in fast food availability and varying opinions on car handling. The discussion reflects a mix of nostalgia and personal anecdotes without reaching a consensus on certain points.

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Car enthusiasts, classic car collectors, and individuals interested in American automotive history may find this discussion engaging.

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While I agree with Cyrus that that Corvette is a great American classic, I must post this as a reminder that there are other classics. Of course this is a '68 Mustang which I will be driving to work tonight. She's a beauty, which we inherited this summer. My father-in-law owned this since the early 70's. It has been garaged and carefully maintained for the last 20yrs.

Yes, my father-in-law passed away this summer, We miss him.
 
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Nice car, sorry about your father in law. Shes in great condition.

Drove the Vette again today, all I can say is......weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
 
Integral said:
While I agree with Cyrus that that Corvette is a great American classic, I must post this as a reminder that there are other classics. Of course this is a '68 Mustang which I will be driving to work tonight. She's a beauty, which we inherited this summer. My father-in-law owned this since the early 70's. It has been garaged and carefully maintained for the last 20yrs.

Yes, my father-in-law passed away this summer, We miss him.
Sorry to hear about your father-in-law. Please accept my condolensces.

You are right, the original Mustangs are classic cars. I rode in one in 1966, which was either a '65 or a '66. Nice car. A friend in university had a '74 Mustang . He almost wiped out when a Firestone 721 radial warped and lost its tread at 75+ mph. Yeah, even back then, Firestone tires had problems.

I had a friend who drove a '69 Mercury Cougar, another classic, until a little 'ol lady in a Cadillac broadsided him. :rolleyes:

I once rode in a Vette ('74 or '75) that had a modified 454 with racing shift and clutch, and heavy duty transmission. I got pinned to the seat at full acceleration. :biggrin:
 
I have only driven the Mustang the 2 miles from my F-i-L's garage to our driveway, I am going to dirve to work tonight just to show it off. This is the first American V-8 (it's a 289) I have driven in years, I am looking forward to the drive. In fact I may even leave for work early just to drive!
 
Don't forget to pull into a Sonic! :biggrin:
 
Astronuc said:
Don't forget to pull into a Sonic! :biggrin:

I hate that place.

With an endless passion. Well, maybe not. But I do hate it.
 
Integral said:
While I agree with Cyrus that that Corvette is a great American classic, I must post this as a reminder that there are other classics.
Yes it is a nice classic. To bad it was built by Ford:wink:

Sorry to for your loss:frown:
 
franznietzsche said:
I hate that place.

With an endless passion. Well, maybe not. But I do hate it.

What the hell is a sonic? :confused:

I guess it's like a white castle, whatever the hell that is!?

I'm glad we don't have any of that stuff down here!

We have a place called checkers, it sucks.
 
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cyrusabdollahi said:
What the hell is a sonic? :confused:

I guess it's like a white castle, whatever the hell that is!?
It's a fast food place where the bring the food to your car. Problem is that you're supposed to tip the person for bringing you your food.

I love Sonic's Extreme Tot's, chilidogs and cherry limeades. :approve:
 
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Evo said:
It's a fast food place where the bring the food to your car. Problem is that you're supposed to tip the person for bringing you your food.

I love Sonic's Extreme Tot's, chilidogs and cherry limeades. :approve:

We have a place like that called silver diner. Only, its not fast food. It's like an actual diner with real meat and stuff.

http://www.silverdiner.com/

Only place you can get food in the Pike until 2 am.

See, its a real diner. :approve:

http://www.silverdiner.com/images/abouthediner/history02.jpg

Not fast food garbage

Actually, Intergral should take his car there!
 
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Sorry to hear about the stepfather.

The car is waayyyy cool! If I ever lived in the US the first thing I'd do would be to go and find something with a lovely V8 in, and I can almost guarantee it'd be a Mustang.
 
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Evo said:
It's a fast food place where the bring the food to your car. Problem is that you're supposed to tip the person for bringing you your food.

I love Sonic's Extreme Tot's, chilidogs and cherry limeades. :approve:


No, the problem is that the food is utterly disgusting.

I feel ill reading that list.
 
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Thats a great car! Hope you get somewhere, where the speed limits can be pushed a bit. Its actually good for the engin!
Sorry for the loss of your father-in-law, you can tell he really loved that car. Its beautiful.
 
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Astronuc said:
Don't forget to pull into a Sonic! :biggrin:
Funny you should mention that? Is there an association I am not familiar with?

We do not have Sonics in the PNW... BUT...

They advertise for them on our Satellite TV system. The Wife and kids thought they sounded interesting, did a bit of research and found the nearest Sonics to be in Fresno, California. So a couple of years ago we modified our trip to So. Cal. to go down Highway 99 instead of I5. This takes us through Fresno (and is a much more scenic drive then I5 (that is I5 between Sac. And LA)

I like the Strawberry Lemonade!
 
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cyrusabdollahi said:
We have a place like that called silver diner. Only, its not fast food. It's like an actual diner with real meat and stuff.

http://www.silverdiner.com/

Only place you can get food in the Pike until 2 am.

See, its a real diner. :approve:

http://www.silverdiner.com/images/abouthediner/history02.jpg

Not fast food garbage

Actually, Intergral should take his car there!

I have eaten is a few east coast dinners, some are very good others ... well that is where the term greasy spoon was defined.! I think I'll keep this horse west of the Rockies!
 
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hypatia said:
Thats a great car! Hope you get somewhere, where the speed limits can be pushed a bit. Its actually good for the engine!
Sorry for the loss of your father-in-law, you can tell he really loved that car. Its beautiful.

Yeah, we have some back roads around here that I should be able to get it up to speed on. However... In the late 60's US auto makers were much better at producing powerful engines then they were at suspension systems. This handles just like I remember other cars of the era. It sort of floats down the road, I simply do not feel the grip and control that modern cars have.

We do have some nice long straight stretches so... Varooom...

I may be posting pics of some of the other interesting titbits of history we uncover in the cleaning out of his house...

Like a 6pack of Coors Beer..dated "About 1970"
 
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