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Ray in La Mesa · 11-05-2016, 08:07 AM

My first car in high school was a '30 fordor in Big Bear Lake, Ca., 6,000' elevation. Heading down the back grade to the desert on a long straight stretch I kicked it into neutral and coasted as fast as it would go, terminal speed was 70 MPH! I guess shoeboxes aren't very aerodynamic. Fortunately, I didn't need to use the brakes. 62 years later I lost the need for speed and enjoy the more "Model A" pace of 45-50.

11-05-2016, 08:07 AM	#13
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Proof the old girl can still do it My first car in high school was a '30 fordor in Big Bear Lake, Ca., 6,000' elevation. Heading down the back grade to the desert on a long straight stretch I kicked it into neutral and coasted as fast as it would go, terminal speed was 70 MPH! I guess shoeboxes aren't very aerodynamic. Fortunately, I didn't need to use the brakes. 62 years later I lost the need for speed and enjoy the more "Model A" pace of 45-50.