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Bought my 1968 Ford Mustang when I was 15 for $300. Sounds cheap? There’s a reason…
The Mustang belonged to my dad’s friend’s wife. It had unfortunately been stolen and dumped into a quarry, but once they pulled it out, I was able to purchase the car.
Dad was a mechanic and helped me get the car running, but we couldn’t do a lot to it because of finances. It ran well enough to be my daily driver throughout high school.
After high school, I went into the Army and got married. Then my Mustang sat for almost 35 years, as I switched to a “reliable” family car.
After getting remarried, my wife decided to search for the title, and once we found that, it was on! I spent the next two years restoring my Mustang. I drive the car whenever I can nowadays and couldn’t be happier. Not many people can say that they still have their first car, but I do!
–Rick D., Massachusetts
Good for you, a lucky man. Congratulations.
Nice car!
I have my first car as well and hope to get it back on the road after sitting for 26 years
Awesome story! Thanks for your service!
Indeed, impressive story, and a very nice car! And a great wife, that motivated you to take action on the car, as I understand the story correct! 🙂
Nice story…
Nice Cars , lot of history, I have my Dads 56 ford 2 door post he purchased in the fall
Of 1955 , it sit for many yrs , around 2003 I had it completely dissemble an rebuilt , Dad couldn’t believe how good it looked 👍🏼👍🏼
Very nice! I wish I would’ve kept my first car. It was a 51 Ford 2 Dr sedan, updated with a 312 Yblock and dual quads. I loved it, but my draft board had other ideas. Dad hated the car so I couldn’t leave it home.