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orangecrush

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4. Most welcome!

Reply to FSogol (Reply #3)

Sat Apr 25, 2026, 10:32 PM

Saturday

It's hard for me to explain, but the eccentricities and fallabilities of these old cars meant they had a soul.

To me, anyway.

It hurt to see her go up in flames.

Especially after she had had her peaceful rest disturbed, and still gave her all and performed admirably.

That 413 was Queen of the Highway.

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Nice SuzyandPuffpuff Saturday #1

Thank you! orangecrush Saturday #2

I owned a 68 Chrysler 300. I had bought it around 1981 for $500 and sold it for $500 in 1993 after putting over FSogol Saturday #3

Most welcome! orangecrush Saturday #4

It was sad, but that was a car that was meant to be driven. FSogol Sunday #5

Truth orangecrush Sunday #6

I know this post has sunk, but.... orangecrush Sunday #7

My 68 came with the 440 engine with dual exhaust. FSogol Sunday #8

440 also a great motor orangecrush Sunday #9