Owning a Classic Muscle Car

Owning a vintage (1970) Pontiac GTO is about as good as it gets… except for:

• It drives like a 40 years old car.
• You’ll only drive it on nice sunny days, when it’s not too hot and not too cold – lets say some where between 60-65 degrees.
• That famous question:  “Hey guy, nice car… wanna trade?”  Ah, NO!
• Looking for a parking spot where the guy driving the rusted out ’84 pick-up won’t park next to you, just to door ding your classic ‘cuz he doesn’t have one and therefore you shouldn’t either.  Who am I kidding – you can’t leave the dang car unattended.
• Insurance.  Need I say more?
• Gas:  $6.00 a gallon – no that’s not a typo.
• Gas:  4 miles to the gallon – maybe 4, if you keep your foot out of it and have a good tail wind.
• Your 15 year old son and daughter asking, “Hey dad, can I drive the GTO?”  Ah, NO!
• There’s always something that either needs fixing or more likely improving.
• When driving it’s hard to pick your nose with everyone looking at you.

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