You can learn a lot about a person by looking at their car. Its a window to their soul. How they drive it, how they maintain it, all important things to look at.
My first car was a 1978 Monza V6 3.2 liter coupe. Green in color. It came with a dent in the side, so I was in no hurry to add any more. What I knew about cars at that point in my life, would have fit nicely in the ash tray, will still room for 58 cents in pennies. Looking back, 7 cars later, 3 restorations, several race cars, and lots of N20 later, I realize that car gave its life so I could learn somthing. It taught me a lot about life. If you dont take of the things around you, they won't take care of you. A few unnoteworthy cars later. I found what I had been looking for. A 1977 Chevrolet Monza Spyder with V8 Option. Wow, what a car. It provided daily service for many years, and still runs, though it has a bad fuel pump, and rusty fuel tank.
Next of importance was another 1977 Chevrolet Monza. Identical to the Spyder with the one exception that it was a Monza Mirage a VERY rare conversion into an IMSA race car replica. I purchased this car in almost driveable condition, but decided to tear it apart for a total restoration. It currently sits at about 70%. More info on this car can be found at it's website: www.monzamirage.com
The latest car to grace the driveway of my home is my recent purchase of a 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS. Refered to as "a four door Corvette" it is quite an amazing car. With it's LT1 Corvette engine, mega-wide 17" wheels and blacked out appearance, "So much for arriving unnoticed" The group of people with them are a special tight group of people, willing to help each other out at the drop of a hat. Such kindness is usually reserved for the midwest, or for a time long gone.
Space isn't remote at all. It's only an hour's drive away if your car could go straight upwards.
Fred Hoyle
