Stories
FEBRUARY 2012: 1956 CHEVROLET 2 DOOR POST-A CHEVY GUY MARRIES INTO A MOPAR FAMILY
Years ago Tim Sinclair married Sherry Swainson and they lived happily ever after except for one issue-the Swainsons are a hardcore Mopar family.
So hardcore that their Chrysler allegiance extends over several generations plus Sherry's family has owned and operated a Chrysler dealership since 1971.
Tim is a hardcore Chevy guy-his first car was a 77 Camaro, so this transition from single Chevy guy to mixed marriage GM-Chrysler couple had bumpy ride written all over it.
It got worse when Tim ventured into the old car world.
Read more: FEBRUARY 2012: 1956 CHEVROLET 2 DOOR POST-A CHEVY GUY MARRIES INTO A MOPAR FAMILY
FEBRUARY 2012 COURTIN' AND WEDDIN' CARS: 1965 MERCURY COMET-RESCUED FROM A PASTURE
One of our favorite stories is boy-meets-car, boy-sells-car, boy-finds-long lost car, boy-buys back-long lost-car. George Ouellette was able to make this storyline have the same happy ending in his life.
He purchased his 1965 Comet 2 door hardtop back in 1966 when it was a solid courting car that he used on dates with his future wife.
Read more: FEBRUARY 2012 COURTIN' AND WEDDIN' CARS: 1965 MERCURY COMET-RESCUED FROM A PASTURE
FEB 2012 COURTIN' AND WEDDIN' CARS-64 FORD CONVERTIBLE-A FAMILY MEMBER'S WEDDING CAR
Rick Gagnon was well aware how much this 1964 Ford meant to his late brother. It was his wedding car when Rick's brother got married in the late 60s.
So Rick decided to purchase the car from his brother's estate so that the car could stay in the family.
Read more: FEB 2012 COURTIN' AND WEDDIN' CARS-64 FORD CONVERTIBLE-A FAMILY MEMBER'S WEDDING CAR
FEBRUARY 2012 COURTIN' AND WEDDIN' CARS: 1959 CHEVROLET IMPALA 4 DOOR SEDAN
Neil Harper bought his first 1959 Chevrolet back in the fall of 1958.
He was about to embark on a new marriage with his wife Edith and his old 52 Chevy became a casualty in the transaction.
Neil clearly remembered the salesman's comment at the time in detail when he asked, "why is a young guy like you buying a new car?"
He didn't have to ask...
Read more: FEBRUARY 2012 COURTIN' AND WEDDIN' CARS: 1959 CHEVROLET IMPALA 4 DOOR SEDAN
FEBRUARY 2012 COURTIN' AND WEDDIIN' CARS-1956 PONTIAC STAR CHIEF 4 DOOR HARDTOP
The story behind the car is the foundation of MyStarCollectorCar. These stories add a large human element to the equation, so the possible scenarios are limitless-this is one of those unique scenarios.
Long term mscc readers are well aware of the "wife and old cars are eternal enemies" stance in many narratives, but this 1956 Pontiac story is the large exception to the rule.
It began in the mid 1960s when Peter Friesen met his future wife Kathy.
Read more: FEBRUARY 2012 COURTIN' AND WEDDIIN' CARS-1956 PONTIAC STAR CHIEF 4 DOOR HARDTOP
More Articles...
- FEBRUARY 2012 COURTIN' AND WEDDIN' CARS: 1971 OLDS CUTLASS – KEEPING IT ALL IN THE FAMILY
- JANUARY 2012: 1985 OREGON HIGHWAY PATROL SPECIAL SERVICE MUSTANG-THIS PONY CAN GALLOP
- JANUARY 2012: A 1970 MUSTANG MACH 1 GETS TRADED BETWEEN FRIENDS FOR A TOOL BOX
- JANUARY 2012:A 1974 VALIANT BROUGHAM WITH A LONG FAMILY HISTORY GETS A NEW LEASE ON LIFE.
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