Cars In My Life
Cars have always been important to me – that’s why I called my blog ‘Through the Windshield of my Life’. On these pages I’ll explain why…
Cars I own
When I turned retirement age, I acted on a life goal: to own a fun convertible.
Since that time, I’ve own several fun convertibles. This page is about the cars I currently own.
Cars I used to own
I’ve had the pleasure of owning lots of cars throughout my lifetime.
I’m highlighting some of the more special ones that I’ve owned.
Cars I Love
Some cars just cause my heart to flutter! I obviously can’t own all of my favorite cars! So, I’ll just use this space to collect them virtually!
My most recent articles
After the Honeymoon – 1989
1988 Plymouth Voyager This was the latest trend in family vehicles. After their debut in 1984, the refinement had enhanced the look and feel of the upcoming all American transport for parents and their children. Velour interior, power everything, spacious interiors,...
The Honeymoon in a Convertible – Dec. 1988
1988 Mustang Convertible The third generation mustang in its later years. This car was similar in size to the original mustang from the mid sixties. This car was a rental we drove on our honeymoon trip in Hawaii. We knew a convertible would be the way to go for seeing...
A Big Red Bow on an Audi – 1987-1988
1984 Audi 5000 Turbo 5 cylinder engine, all leather interior, sun roof; the Audi 5000 was one cruising machine! This car actually listed for $25,000 when it was new! That was a chunk of change for anyone to pay for a four door sedan. This Audi had five cylinders and...
Westward Bound – 1986
California, Here I Come A very strange limousine was seen in Beverly Hills California. I took this picture during a major life transition. This car symbolizes my first introduction to this new world that I had entered. Having never been there before, it all looked so...
No Roses This Time -Valentines Day 1984
Valentines Week, 1984. When roses were being handed out, I was calling it quits with a gay partner. The 1970 Continental Mark III was a personal luxury car produced by Lincoln and sold in North America in the 1969 through 1971 model years. This car came...
Hello God! I’m in trouble. – 1980
1975 Dodge Colt Nothing fancy about this car. It wasn't even a real Dodge. It was a Mitsubishi incognito. After a crash and a fill in car, it was a new start from a bad place in life. It was easy on gas and ran well so it fit the bill. Leaving John’s house in my ”67...
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