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In my first year of high school I started saving for my first car. I knew that I loved a 1957 Ford two door. By the time I was a senior (1964 ) I felt I had enough money to buy a used 1957 ford. In our local Ford Dealer lot there was a used 1957 Ford. I went with my dad to look at it.

Being only 16 with a fresh new license the dealer said I could not drive it due to insurance laws at that time. My dad took it for a drive and said it ran good. That was it and I plunked down the money I saved. $900 bucks. I took it home and polished it till no end.

When graduated from school I promptly looked for a job. Found one second day but then Uncle Sam wanted me. Few weeks later left for boot camp. My brother said he would take care of it. When I came home on leave the car was not around. My brother sold the car. Boy was I Maddddddd!!!!! Loved that car. It was a very long time till I spoke frequently to my brother. Could never find a car like it again. Now it is just a fond memory.

John