Thoughts on this Hobby

[BlueSunoco]

Originally Posted by 34fordy

I remember the excitement in the 1950's every September when the new cars for the next year arrived. Each dealer in town had a special day advertised to come and see the new models. No one knew what the new model would look like unless you could sneak in the back door of the dealership where they were hidden and commonly covered. There were always noticeable changes even for example the 55 to 56 Fords. Born in 1945 I was already addicted and what excitement it was. Living in a town of 25,000 people, I was lucky to live within 6 city blocks of every new car dealership. I collected all the sales pamphlets from each dealer to take home and study. Although the Olds 303 had been around a few years 1955 seemed to be the "big bang" year for overhead V8's. What a wonderful time for a kid to fall in love with this HOBBY!
And now being 80 I have "advanced" to the wonderful Ford Flathead V8. LOL

Absolutely spot-on my friend! I am younger than you, grew up in the 60's, and remember the local Ford dealer covering their new cars with brown wrapping paper and under strict orders from the factory to not let them be seen until the official day!
Those WERE good times to be around cars! I am a bonafide Ford guy , all I have ever owned, but I love and appreciate seeing ALL the cars from the 60's up through about 1972! Pre-big bumper era