Classic Cars of 1960s
1967 Volkswagen Westfalia: Family Camper

Robert Storck says that, for as long as he can remember, his wife Misty has been intrigued by the size and shape of the early Microbus Volkswagens and hasn’t been reluctant about sharing her opinions of the bus with him. … Continue reading
My Father’s Mistress: The Ride of a Lifetime

Dad’s been having an affair for 50 years now. His mistress is not blonde, brunette, or redhead and certainly hasn’t a well-rounded figure. The neighbors all know — and Mom even allows her to stay in the house with them. … Continue reading
1961 Corvette

Larry Gray’s childhood was spent in Pine Bluff, Ark., during the “I Like Ike” era, followed by the “All The Way With JFK” years. In order to make a couple of dollars young Gray worked several jobs. He delivered newspapers … Continue reading
1963 Corvette Sting Ray

Fifty years ago, a car salesman at Blackley Chevrolet in Hornbeak, Tenn., was related to the owner of the dealership. Back in 1963, most of the dealership’s sales involved pickup trucks and sedans. Regardless, the salesman went ahead and … Continue reading
1966 Lincoln Convertible

The four-door Lincoln convertible that Rick Parker owned in his younger days is gone, yet not forgotten. Desiring to acquire an old Lincoln convertible, Parker has investigated several models, but for one reason or another each of them fell short … Continue reading
1966 Chevy C10 Custom Pickup

“I’ve always had an appreciation for older pickup trucks,” Bruce Betancourt said. After he first retired in 2003, Betancourt had the time to pursue the acquisition of an old pickup. The problem in looking for an old truck … Continue reading
1969 Mustang BOSS 429

What was an 8-year-old boy to do when his parents brought home a brand new 1967 Ford Mustang convertible? The answer: become a Mustang aficionado. As the boy, Walter Hortman, grew up he acquired for himself several Mustangs. “I’ve owned … Continue reading