08-24-2013, 12:04 AM
When I was 15 in 1981 I saw a car out of the corner of my eye. I had to stop and turn around and watch the car pull into the auto shop at South High School in Salt lake City.
I had no clue what the car was at that time, but I new it was just about the coolest car I had ever seen.
I actually thought it was a GM product! Years later when I learned the history of the 1971-1973 Mustangs, I figured I was somewhat correct.
Over the years I kept thinking about the car. Finally in late 2008 I had the time and money to begin searching for a car. I didn't want just any Mach 1. The trim tag had to be for a pewter metallic Mach 1. Also, I wanted a car I could bring back from the brink of certain death.
I paid $2000 for my car and I am sure there is at least another $25000 I have out in the Mach 1.
My kids and I go to the local car shows and we win a lot of trophies, but the best times are just talking with other car guys.
My car has a very high SPG rating! (smiles per gallon)
I had no clue what the car was at that time, but I new it was just about the coolest car I had ever seen.
I actually thought it was a GM product! Years later when I learned the history of the 1971-1973 Mustangs, I figured I was somewhat correct.
Over the years I kept thinking about the car. Finally in late 2008 I had the time and money to begin searching for a car. I didn't want just any Mach 1. The trim tag had to be for a pewter metallic Mach 1. Also, I wanted a car I could bring back from the brink of certain death.
I paid $2000 for my car and I am sure there is at least another $25000 I have out in the Mach 1.
My kids and I go to the local car shows and we win a lot of trophies, but the best times are just talking with other car guys.
My car has a very high SPG rating! (smiles per gallon)