Missy, I remember the Olds 88, a boat of a car, in...

Missy, I remember the Olds 88, a boat of a car, indeed.

I have the fondest memories of our 1973 Mercury Montego, that we bought brand new for 2 grand. I think no one else wanted it. It was an ugly rust color.

When my brother-in-law saw it, he said, "Well, you got a lot of front end for your money." It had one of the longest hoods that I have ever seen.

Before it was two weeks old, I had clipped the post of the car port, and messed up the front fender, much to the ire of my husband.

However, we took several family driving vacations riding five and sometimes six people in comfort.

But I did love my '53 Chevrolet. I drove it to its death, but it never resurrected.