You know the type. The ones that pull up softly next to you, the requisite Mcfly type at the wheel, gaze stoically fixed ahead, I mean, come on like he can’t see your candy apple, and feel the rumble of those hookers.
You lean in close to your hunny, as you switch off the LedZep,
and with a smug grin and a little pinch, whisper, “Watch this.“
The Hurst feels like an ole flannel shirt, as you slide it back and prepare to dump the converter, launching down the boulevard and flirtin with disaster. You're not worried about this guy.
Oh no, your mom had the same car, Hah! and with a final check six for five-oh, you settle in for the green.
The light changes. You mash the pedal, and amidst the blinding smoke screen, rich with the stench of roasting Good~years, you catch the familiar flash of the opponents headlamp in your side view, as another victory unfolds in usual fashion…
But wait, that low rumble is getting louder…
Could it be?
No….
Sweat beads forming on your brow you watch in disbelief as Mcfly roars by, his gaze now fully fixed on you, a slight mocking upturn at the corners of his mouth. With nothing but fading tailights ahead, you let off, the twin thrush’s barking loudly in protest.
Disgraced you pull into the malt shop. Shutting the beast down you stare at your lap, wondering how the unthinkable just happened. You feel a small hand take your chin, and reluctantly look at your girl. You are about to offer one of the many standard excuses, but she just giggles and plants a big one right on your lips anyway.
Win or lose, she don’t care…She just loves your loud exhaust, craigers, and that…that…you know….that thingy sticking out of the hood.
Over the years my brother and I have had many, many muscle cars, stock cars, dragsters, etc,…etc… A family hobby, I guess you would say.
Here’ the current one.
71 Torino GT Convertible. 351 Cleveland 4bbl. duels, posi. All original rust free car. A real sleeper. About 25 years ago, the second owner painted this car red. We are currently in the process of returning it to it's original Ford gray/green over black.
1 of 14 built in that color code!
