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Old 11-25-2013, 10:34 AM   #1
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Hey old timers what were you driving in 1973?

For anyone that was old enough to have a drivers license and was driving a motorized vehicle ( car, truck, motorcycle, etc) 40 years ago (1973) what was it?
For the first 9 months I drove a 1971 Vega Hatcback. For the rest of the year a 1974 Camaro Sports Coupe.

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Old 11-25-2013, 10:46 AM   #2
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I had a '76 Vega Turkeyback Sedan in that robins egg blue color. The doors/roof was taller than a hatchback and it had an actual trunk. 3-speed on the floor and a 2.56 rear gear so it would just FLY on the highway. Previous owner had all of the typical Vega "quirks" fixed so it was a pretty good package by that time. These cars were designed unlike any other vehicle on the road. It rusted out real bad after a bunch of harsh WNY winters but it allways fired right up instantly. It was sad to see it go to the bone yard.
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Old 11-25-2013, 11:02 AM   #3
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Old 11-25-2013, 12:49 PM   #4
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1959 Chevrolet Bel Air



One of these in white over red. Sorry for not finding a real picture of the car (I have one some where). It had a 283 with auto trans. I eventually swapped out the auto for a manual three speed and souped up the motor. The rest of the drive train would not take the power. I changed out several rear ends. My parents gave it to me for high school graduation. They bought it new for a little over $2000.00. Those were the days. Pretty sure my first child was conceived in that car.
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Old 11-25-2013, 12:56 PM   #5
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my main ride from '72 till '74. bought it for $1600 when I was 19.
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Old 11-25-2013, 01:06 PM   #6
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A bad a$$ crimson red tricycle with streamers on the handle bars!!
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Old 11-25-2013, 02:03 PM   #7
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A 72 NOVA SS, Got out of Army and ordered it from the factory. (I was 23 in 73)
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Old 11-25-2013, 02:13 PM   #8
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In 1973 I was driving a new Pontiac Grand Am with a hydra 400 trans, 455cu in, real duel exhaust, saftey track rear axle, and rubber nose. This was the first year for radial tires and radial tuned suspension. I originally ordered it with a 455SD (Super Duty) however the factory replied and said the SD was only available in the Trans Am. Had over 200K miles on it. Leather, bucket seats, and a very comfortable ride. I've owned some great cars.
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Old 11-25-2013, 02:14 PM   #9
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wah. I didn't have my license yet
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Old 11-25-2013, 02:44 PM   #10
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Late in 1973 I was driving a 1974 Nova SS Hatchback, blue with black and gold stripes.
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Old 11-25-2013, 04:18 PM   #11
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same thing exactly
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Old 11-25-2013, 07:05 PM   #12
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I had a big wheel.
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Old 11-25-2013, 07:12 PM   #13
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If you were not old enough to drive a car, truck or other licensable highway vehicle please do not reply.
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Old 11-25-2013, 07:20 PM   #14
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1968 chevy 1/2 ton regular cab pickup with no power steering and gas tank behind the seat.
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