1957 Chevy
Jan 12th, 1969
I was just 15 years old when I bought this 57 Chevy, my first car ever. I had high hopes of fixing it up to look like the one in this picture, but alas it needed more work than I had money. That was skinny "me" standing next to the left of the front of the car.
My drivers license
Jul 2nd, 1969
Buckle up for a wild ride down memory lane because my driver's test story is nothing short of a rollercoaster! Picture this: the night before my big test, I decided to unwind with a bit of fun and, well, maybe a few too many drinks. The surprising twist? It turned out to be the secret sauce for acing my driver's test the next morning! Who knew relaxation had a liquid form?
1965 Corvair
Jul 9th, 1969
After the 57 Chevy rebuild hit a roadblock, my parents graciously handed me the keys to this car, signaling the end of its roadworthy days. Unfortunately, it was on its last leg.
56 VW Bug
Sep 2nd, 1969
After I destroyed what was left of mom's Corvair, I bought this very used VW Bug. The ONLY good thing I can say is it was great on gas! I only owned it for a very few months.
1965 Nova
Oct 17th, 1969
My inaugural purchase from a used car lot marked the acquisition of a distinctly aged 1965 bright yellow Nova. The sales receipt from October 17, 1969, reveals the bargain price of $355.00. However, the elation was short-lived as I soon received a fix-it ticket due to the car's myriad non-functional components. The documentation serves as a humorous reminder of my first foray into the world of used car ownership.
1966 Mustang
Jan 6th, 1970
I traded in my vibrant yellow Nova for an extraordinary 1966 white 289 Mustang convertible—a true muscle car that etched its memories into my heart. The visceral experience of breaking the tires loose, the sound, and the intoxicating scent of burning rubber down Main Street remain vivid in my mind.
1969 Road Runner
Jun 6th, 1971
After the unfortunate demise of my Mustang in an accident that wasn't my fault, I yearned for a vehicle more fitting for a teenager in the '70s. Enter the colossal V8 Roadrunner—a powerhouse that promised to elevate my status while cruising Main Street on the weekends.
1970 Challenger
Nov 6th, 1971
My ownership of this car is shrouded in mystery, as my knowledge about it is quite limited. I don't recall having it for an extended period. It seems my beloved Roadrunner encountered some trouble, though the details evade my memory. While it may not have been a Roadrunner, it certainly added a touch of elegance to the driveway.
1973 Vega Hatchback Coup
Nov 8th, 1973
As my wedding day with Cassandra Kerber drew near, the need for a reliable car became imperative. Opting for practicality, I chose this as the first car I drove directly off the showroom floor. The experience of walking into a dealership at 19 and making such a purchase made me feel remarkably grown-up. Check out the window sticker.
1968 Saab Sonett
Jan 16th, 1974
In an attempt to rebound from the less-than-ideal purchase of the Chevy Vega, we decided to invest in this sleek sports car—a Saab. It was my first time owning a Saab, and to my pleasant surprise, it exceeded my expectations. Anticipating a company car upon taking a sales position with Pickwick Records in San Jose, California, we bid farewell to the Vega and embarked on a cross-country journey in the Saab. The road trip turned out to be an unforgettable adventure!
Company Cars
Jul 16th, 1974
This marked the beginning of a decade filled with some less-than-stellar company cars. The inaugural one was a station wagon that had me feeling like a real-life Clark Griswold from "Vacation." Cassandra's incredulous reaction summed it up perfectly, "Really? You're taking a picture of this heap?
1988 Mercedes 560 SL
Nov 7th, 1990
1992 Lexus LS400
Nov 11th, 1992
Mercedes SL55
Jan 1st, 2010
After taking a once in a lifetime ocean to ocean cross country driving trip in our 2008 Porsche Turbo, we came home and traded the Porsche in for this fine machine.
2008 FJ Cruiser
Nov 10th, 2010
I needed to buy a reliable vehicle to carry my bikes and kayaks to the trail and lakes. After driving all similar vehicles, I decided on a used FJ.
2009 Lexus LS 460
Jan 10th, 2012
We traded in my old LS 400 with almost 100,000 miles and bought this 2009 LS 460 out of a 3 year lease, the only way to buy a car today. If you buy it from the dealership, they guarantee the condition and give you extended warranty.
Lamborghini
Nov 14th, 2012
I always wanted to drive a Lamborghini in the wild, so we rented this one in Las Vegas and drove it like we stole it. Nov 14 2012
Tesla Model S P85
Nov 12th, 2014
Ever since I laid eyes on Tesla's converted Lotus sports car at the L.A. Auto Show, I was hooked. It took seeing a 2013 model outside a Chinese foot massage for me to order my own.
2018 Lexus LS 500
Jan 11th, 2022
Kara's Lexus was almost 10 years old and we needed to get her a new one, so we found this 2018 coming out of a 3 year lease with only xxxx miles on it. We bought it for xxxxx when they were going brand new for xxxxx, if you could even find one because of Covid!
2013 FJ Cruiser
Feb 1st, 2022
"The Guzman" is officially mine. A new car is not your own until you have washed it yourself! I sold my 2007 FJ Cruiser, which had 89,000 miles on it, but now I have learned that that is just over break in for an FJ. I bought this 2013 model with 36,000 miles. They stopped making them in 2014, so this would be classified as a late model. It has so many features that my 2007 did not have, like the off-road package, upgraded stereo, backup camera, and must have Bluetooth. She is ready for some ADVENTURES!