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Subject: [Spridgets] mileage vs. age
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2011 17:48:28 -0600
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I don't recall the years on many of these, but in no particular order...

Studebaker (joint venture with 2 other knotheads to build a demo derby 
car -- it succumbed early to too much beer and a BFH)
VW Beetle
VW Notchback
Impala
Olds F-85 Coupe
Dodge Coronet (yeah, it had a hemi in it -- and a torqueflite; it broke the 
tires loose when shifting at full throttle; FUN)
Pontiac LeMans wagon
Pontiac Ventura Sprint (the GTO substitution between 72 and the final Goat 
in 74)
Datsun 240Z (nearly undefeated autocross car for 6 years -- one 2nd place; a 
great car)
F440 SCCA race car (another incredibly good car -- one 2nd place, again)
Corvette Stingray convertible (quite warmed over 327-based small block)
Porsche 911
Mustang Coupe
Mustang Convertible
Ford Ranger
Ford Econoline van (maintenance vehicle for my apartment buildings -- one 
seat, many tools)
Dodge Dakota
Nissan Altima
Toyota Camry
*Honda Accord Coupe (present DD; boring, but reliable as can be)
*Bugeye (under restoration -- a looong and ridiculous story)
*MGB (soon to be V8 powered)
*Austin A60 Ute (soon to have a mild HP injection -- it's way too slow)

* = presently owned cars

I've probably forgotten another 10 or so cars.  Lots of gaps here.  The 
Dodge Coronet, the 240Z, the Corvette and the Porsche 911 are the only ones 
I really miss.

A few motorcycles including Harleys, Hondas and a Victory.  Harleys were 
junk; Hondas were super reliable and the Victory was decent, but not great 
in any one aspect.  The Victory is the only one I would have back.  But I 
won't have another bike.

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