by John Smid | Aug 5, 2011 | John's Car Blog, John's Current Blog, Through the Windshield of My Life
At the center of this story, I am riding in a vintage 1982 Corvette Collector Edition on the freeway in Southern California. My very first time to ride in a ‘vette. Loud, stiff, low to the ground, there is nothing like the “All American Sports...
by John Smid | Jul 22, 2011 | John's Car Blog, John's Current Blog, MyLifeStory, Through the Windshield of My Life
Through the Windshield of My Life – Stepping forward to a more recent history. 2007 Toyota Sienna In 2007, I bought a new Toyota Sienna minivan. I had no idea that this car would be a new symbol of a dramatic change in my life and would play out in amazingly...
by John Smid | May 31, 2011 | Through the Windshield of My Life
1963 Chevrolet Corvette When I was about 9 or 10 years old my dad and I began going to the car dealerships to see the newly revealed models each fall. We also went to the local car shows each year that were held in our city coliseum. We would walk and walk just...
by John Smid | May 27, 2011 | John's Car Blog, MyLifeStory, Through the Windshield of My Life
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,...
by John Smid | May 20, 2011 | John's Car Blog, MyLifeStory, Through the Windshield of My Life
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...
by John Smid | May 12, 2011 | John's Car Blog, MyLifeStory, Through the Windshield of My Life
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...
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