My adolescence unfolded in the '60s - a time in the US of seemingly boundless wealth, a limitless future, James Bond, emerging "social awareness", eclectic and creative pop music, rockets to the moon . . . . . . . . . . and egregious (if not particularly good) cars coming from Detroit.

Here are some automotive symbols of those years that may bring back memories to some other geezers here in the States. Note how some savy PP was able to shave off the pointed head of the photographer in pic 2.

Jer

[Heinrich Lohmann]

Nice set Jer, the 289 is alive and well now know as the 4.7 litre and turning out 302 hp. Hi-Tec, 2 sparkplugs per cyl. etc etc.

What year was thas Pontiac sticker from? I figure maybe 1962? In 1962 I paid $5000.00 for a Chrysler Saratoga. That would barely buy a tranny now.

[Bob Harris]

every photo has a memory, I didn't have a 69 Z-10, but did have the Camaro SS, man those were the days, those 427 Malibu's were too cool also, but not as cool as my 427 Vette. Bob

[Sailor]

Nice set Jer, the 289 is alive and well now know as the 4.7 litre and turning out 302 hp. Hi-Tec, 2 sparkplugs per cyl. etc etc.

What year was thas Pontiac sticker from? I figure maybe 1962? In 1962 I paid $5000.00 for a Chrysler Saratoga. That would barely buy a tranny now.

Heinrich, this sticker is on a 1970 GTO - a virturally perfect, like new example. Here's a pic of the car.

Jer

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Last edited by Sailor; 05-23-2011 at 05:22 AM.

[Sailor]

every photo has a memory, I didn't have a 69 Z-10, but did have the Camaro SS, man those were the days, those 427 Malibu's were too cool also, but not as cool as my 427 Vette. Bob

Yeah - I went through a couple of Camaros in the '70s; by then engines were anemic, but the cars were still entertaining to drive.

Jer

[dcmsox2004]

i was a drooling, hormonal teenager in the late 60's.... seeing these heavy metal stunners brings it all back to me... a local dealer had a white and gold 442 convertible....hurst.... ugh...
btw... jer...at 55, do i qualify for the geezer club??? dave m

[Tamia]

My uncle had a GTO like this one, but in dark metallic blue. I loved riding round with him, but he sold it after a year and replaced it with a bright white Corvette. Thanks for the memories.

[Sailor]

i was a drooling, hormonal teenager in the late 60's.... seeing these heavy metal stunners brings it all back to me... a local dealer had a white and gold 442 convertible....hurst.... ugh...
btw... jer...at 55, do i qualify for the geezer club??? dave m

My dear sir, I've just awarded you the title of honorary geezer!! Here are a few helpful tips.

1) Studiously remember to forget things.

2) Develop the habit of emitting a subtle (but clearly audible and annoying) groan when you get up or sit down - even if you feel no pain whatsoever.

3) Regale people with tedious stories of the "good old days", even if you have to make them up. An especially nice touch is to repeat a particular story to the same audience with a 1-3 month period - the mark of a real pro.

4) Bore strangers to tears by being garrulous.

Jer

[Sailor]

My uncle had a GTO like this one, but in dark metallic blue. I loved riding round with him, but he sold it after a year and replaced it with a bright white Corvette. Thanks for the memories.

Either way, Tamia - sounds like you got some great rides.

Jer