Post up pics of the single car you truly miss the most

[FirstWorldProblems]

i had an sn95 after that one, but it was kind of a gutted drag car so not fun to drive (also an na 331 sbf, so not that fast either). Looked good though after swapping the hood/bumper/wheels and painting the roof, purchased from @Blood on Blood


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This car did sound amazing,

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Ohhh, tough one.

I'd had to dig out my old printed photos, but it was probably my 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ. Now have a weak spot for that generation of G-Bodies. It had replaced my 79 SJ which was destroyed by a FedEx truck making an illegal left turn. It was the beginning of having "freedom" as I was around 17-18 and started to venture out more. Plus, it was super clean, a 21k mile "old lady" car. Yeah, had the anemic 3.8 V-6, but it was my car, that I paid for with my own money.

I'd like to get another 92-96 Grand Prix GTP (with the 3.4), since I had a lot of adventures with it. Or even replace my 94 Honda Prelude SI 5spd (non-VTEC) with a 96 SI VTEC, since I had so much fun with it.

But that 81 GP is what started it all.

Just for you Bob Kazamakis

 

[blue-sun]

It wasn't mine per say, it was my old mans.... but I restored this car with him when I was 16. I still remember so many memories about this thing, from sandblasting all of the parts in a little tent (HAD SAND EVERYWHERE), to new years day him and I starting it up and having a fire out of the carb, to the day I got it up to 125 MPH racing a 1996 dodge ram pace truck (built motor with a powerdyne blower)... Also mine was blue, but same difference.


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My dad bought a new in late 84 1985 model year Toyota Corolla GTS in red with the factory gold wheels.

When I bought the MR2, it was from a friend of mine. Dad's corolla had been sitting neglected for years, so I convinced him to sell it to my buddy so I could buy the MR2.

Buddy bought it, fixed up the neglect and drove it for a few years, then sold it to his rother in law who was a subaru guy I knew for years. He sold it to someone on JGTCA and I lost track of it.

If I won the lotto, I'd track both down and show up with crates of cash to get them back.

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

It's been so long since I had a fun car, I almost feel like when I do get in to another one (ideally a 2020+ shelby) it's going to feel almost as good as when I was 17 and got the black mustang GT

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

It's been so long since I had a fun car, I almost feel like when I do get in to another one (ideally a 2020+ shelby) it's going to feel almost as good as when I was 17 and got the black mustang GT

Doit

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

Doit

I shall, it's just a matter of time. Bonus pays out in feb then i'll be on the hunt.

 

[cdh027]

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

Where the fuck you at IceCreamAssassin


Also pick one because I know there’s a lot

If I have to pick just one out of like 20 I wish I kept…..

My Murica off-road, camping, semi daily rig

Well some of you may remember the ole slut magnet I had many moons ago. I had to get rid of it for crappy reasons but went to a great home and thanks to ilikemtb999 is one awesome ongoing build on here. Original ad 1985 Slut Magnet (Camo Required)...

www.thechicagogarage.com

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Ohhh, tough one.

I'd had to dig out my old printed photos, but it was probably my 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ. Now have a weak spot for that generation of G-Bodies. It had replaced my 79 SJ which was destroyed by a FedEx truck making an illegal left turn. It was the beginning of having "freedom" as I was around 17-18 and started to venture out more. Plus, it was super clean, a 21k mile "old lady" car. Yeah, had the anemic 3.8 V-6, but it was my car, that I paid for with my own money.

I'd like to get another 92-96 Grand Prix GTP (with the 3.4), since I had a lot of adventures with it. Or even replace my 94 Honda Prelude SI 5spd (non-VTEC) with a 96 SI VTEC, since I had so much fun with it.

But that 81 GP is what started it all.

Found some more. This would have to be when I first got it, as it still had the little old lady white-walled tires on it. Taken over at Morton Arboretum, circa 1990 or 1991. I am pretty sure I still have the license plates.

 

[VenomInside]

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

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Dayum!

 

[Pressure Ratio]

The car did everything well. Road trips, mountain roads, drag racing, road racing, etc. So much fun.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Found some more. This would have to be when I first got it, as it still had the little old lady white-walled tires on it. Taken over at Morton Arboretum, circa 1990 or 1991. I am pretty sure I still have the license plates.

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Great looking car!

Also I have a pile of plates from over the years….one day I’ll do something with them

 

[BOTTLEFED]

This car did sound amazing,

This car was for sale as a roller about 6months ago

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

This car was for sale as a roller about 6months ago

Where at?!

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

Great looking car!

Also I have a pile of plates from over the years….one day I’ll do something with them

Thank you sir. I really do miss it. I had plans to drop a 327 and TH350 in it, with a set 3.55 gears. Unfortunately a [new] reliable vehicle to get me to/from work was a priority, and couldn't have my only car tied up in a project. So it got traded for a 1992 Chevy S-10 with the 2.8 V-6 and a 5spd, two tone blue. Another vehicle I miss, but it didn't have AC, so don't miss it as much. Though I did teach my first g/f how to drive stick with it. And those were definitely some pleasant times. Miss her more than the truck even, lol.

 

[BOTTLEFED]

Where at?!

it was on fb marketplace located in Indiana if i recall, it looked good I thought about buying it lol, Ill see if i can go back through my old saved stuff and post it up.

 

[Yaj Yak]

Great looking car!

Also I have a pile of plates from over the years….one day I’ll do something with them

i do as well, dunno what to do with them

 

[GTPpower]

I'd love to be able to buy it back someday.

 

[DEEZUZ]

I'd love to be able to buy it back someday.

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Same color same everything I had just 97

 

[BOTTLEFED]

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[Bob Kazamakis]

Holy shit message the dude and buy that pile back.

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

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Damn, that would have been worth buying back at $5k Connie.

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

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That's nuts, everything is the exact same as when I sold it ~10 years ago, even down to the shifter. Only difference is I didn't have wires all over the damn place.

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

That's nuts, everything is the exact same as when I sold it ~10 years ago, even down to the shifter. Only difference is I didn't have wires all over the damn place.

When shit was built to last, back then.