Tell that to my wife. Besides, E-type roadsters like a good woman, are hard to find. (And don’t turn that around with the Mae West line).
Keith
In my younger days I had a 1969 Triumph GT6 fasback this car was what I like to refer to as “Half JAG” it was a six cylinder with duel Webber’s. I was only 17 years old when I had this beast and I loved it. Parts were very expensive and I had to sell [no picture] but if you are a Jag lover I’m sure you know the model I’m referring to.
I found this picture on the net!!!
Ah, yes, I remember it well. If only I was rolling in money and had a six car garage.
My first car was a larger version of your T-bird Keith. Only it was just a 6 cylinder '55 econoline. Identical styling but not nearly as sexy. I was going to say 48 or 49 on the truck, but, heck, my grandpa’s truck, which I got to drive around the farm a lot when I was 12 and 13, was a '49 Dodge. They all looked very similar at the time, but that Dodge was really something. 4 speed floor shift (1st being a granny gear). Cars in those days actually had personality!
Yea. This one gets me grins, thumbs-up, and even peace signs. Makes me feel happy for the car, not for myself, but nice is nice however it visits one.
The wing windows didn’t appear 'til '51 .So at least '51
I would have to guess a 51-I had one years ago
Charley - Did you buy it? Or is it for sale?
Growing up on the farm in Montana that is the truck my Dad taught me to drive in.
Would love to get one to fix up … but just don’t have the $$.
Keith — I’m real envious of your T-Bird. An absolute classic!
My first car was a 1938 Packard 120 sedan. It was about 12 blocks long with a straight 8 flathead and a standard transmission. That was fun…
Then in the late 70’s I had a '69 Spitfire (Triumph) and that was even funner…
Am I close Keith?
Likely most on this board don’t personally remember Packards. As a kid, I loved the look of those early 50s Clippers. I’ve also owned a couple of Triumphs; a 1960 TR-3 and a 1966 TR-4A. Bought the TR-3 in Hawaii while in the service. It had no heater and had naugahyde side curtains. I could drag my hands on the ground while driving (not suggested). Bought the TR-4A in Ohio just before my daughter was born to get a heater. Couldn’t do it that way today because of car seat requirements. Those two were the most fun cars I’ve ever had (even more fun than the 77 Datsun 280Z I had later).