Of course. As I sit down with my large glass of my 100% fruit and protein smoothie to read the latest, and unfortunately garbage “news” about the government, I open my P W H S S story featuring CEO Farley and his podcast.
Ms Howard: Thanks for another great , feel really good story about, well you know, you wrote it for me … us.
I am from a Chrysler Corp and Champion Spark Plug factory family where cars were something that you needed to get “there” faster than walking. We were taught to respect the car, never abuse it, and care for it. I have always loved cars and what else they can do for you, if you let them. I have my special ride sitting under a protective blanket attached to a trickler in my garage. It’s (my second) Porsche 2017 718 Boxster S. My son Nick, the professional musician has an equally protected 1984 Fiero in his west side Detroit garage. We both take pride in our pleasure rides because they are special… to us.
I will be a regular podder with Mr Farley because of the passion he has for the car, and FOMOCO. It’s obvious that you are well into the ride as well with that Mach E you commandeer with full confidence.
T Y. My first purchase of a vehicle was in 1969, the summer between my sophomore and junior year at Western Michigan University. It was a 1966 Pontiac Bonneville black vinyl over brown sandalwood body. 389 two barrel. Even mounted of 4/8 track Lear 4/8 track decks in the glove box. My buddy and I mounted two old TV speakers under the rear deck for great booming sound. I think all of my 40 tapes were all MOTOWN.
My dad had four Pontiacs and the last was a 1961 Pontiac Bonneville baby blue in color two-door hardtop. I loved our Pontiacs.
Then, when I graduated and started working, it was tough and ended up buying a used car, and then a comet !
Regardless of the cars we owned, including a 1976 MGB, British racing green with tan interior, I always kept them clean and shiny. As a state government employee, and my wife, an elementary school teacher, there wasn’t a lot of extra money for fancy cars.
In my last several years, prior to retirement and working as a chief probation officer, and having both sons graduated from college and engaged in their own careers, I decided it was time to look for something fun. My first effort was a 2004 Porsche Boxster S that was to die for. Unfortunately, I found a 2017 718 Boxster S that I couldn’t resist. I love the car I love what it does, I love what it looks like and I feel like 1 million bucks driving in it, as well as polishing it while it sits in my driveway.
Several years ago, when my son changed his living patterns a bit he found a way to purchase the car of his dreams, a 1984 black on black Fiero. He bought it from the chief engineer on that car. He’s had to do work on it but it’s his dream and it is showroom perfect as we speak, sitting under protective covering in his garage on the north east side of Detroit. We exchanged plenty of information about cars and feel they are something important to talk about, to own, to respect, to appreciate, and to ride in. We even drove the dream cruise together on one of the rare occasions that he was in town on that Saturday. He also owns a 2019 jeep that he had to special order because he wanted a six speed, no key fob and hand crank windows. Even though he does park it in the garage, he drives a lot, and it gets dirty. But he also goes to the car wash more frequently than the owner of Jax! He manages to TCB with the cars while being a touring musician with Charlie Wilson . I do believe pride in ownership in cars is a unique thing that has its personal rewards and satisfaction, that just may be too difficult to explain. One last car comment: My dream car was and may still be is a 1966 G T O, same color combo as my Bonneville. I have not found the right one, however I have stopped searching, at this point. I’m happy with my 718.
Talking cars, talking baseball, talking politics is fun.Just pick one!
I enjoyed reading your comment about your passion for cars. I coveted the Fiero back in the day along with other classic Pontiac Motor muscle like the Trans Am Firebird, GTO, amongst others. Maybe you bought German performance because Pontiac is no longer around? ;-)
At least Dodge kept the Challenger alive and Ford evolved the Mustang… still selling ‘em.
You guys kill me. I had a red 1988 Fiero and finally sold it. Perfect condition. When the insurance company told me the payments were comparable to Porsche at the time, I thought they were joking. FWIW: Mustang Mach-E matches only my Mercedes E-350 re: love/handling. Mini Cooper was fun to own. Had a Chrysler Neon for a huge number of miles and think I only changed the oil.
I drove a Mercedes from 2001-2017, starting when I opened my own international consulting firm in California. I was driving the state like crazy. E-350 made my heart sing. One of my biggest clients took me to lunch and said he didn’t think he could trust his multi-billion dollar business in the hands of a 30something woman. When we left the meal and he walked me to my car, he saw that I had a new MB. He signed a multi-year contract on the spot, saying other execs clearly trusted me. It was like a commercial. I previously owned briefly in CA: Volvo, MINI Cooper, a little Toyota pickup. Note: My father owned all Ford vehicles growing up except for a Camaro. My aunts drove mostly Buicks.
Of course. As I sit down with my large glass of my 100% fruit and protein smoothie to read the latest, and unfortunately garbage “news” about the government, I open my P W H S S story featuring CEO Farley and his podcast.
Ms Howard: Thanks for another great , feel really good story about, well you know, you wrote it for me … us.
I am from a Chrysler Corp and Champion Spark Plug factory family where cars were something that you needed to get “there” faster than walking. We were taught to respect the car, never abuse it, and care for it. I have always loved cars and what else they can do for you, if you let them. I have my special ride sitting under a protective blanket attached to a trickler in my garage. It’s (my second) Porsche 2017 718 Boxster S. My son Nick, the professional musician has an equally protected 1984 Fiero in his west side Detroit garage. We both take pride in our pleasure rides because they are special… to us.
I will be a regular podder with Mr Farley because of the passion he has for the car, and FOMOCO. It’s obvious that you are well into the ride as well with that Mach E you commandeer with full confidence.
Thanks again.
Have a Happy St. Patrick Day.
Stay safe
PEACE
Gregg Wilczynski
Retired
B Popsy
T Y. My first purchase of a vehicle was in 1969, the summer between my sophomore and junior year at Western Michigan University. It was a 1966 Pontiac Bonneville black vinyl over brown sandalwood body. 389 two barrel. Even mounted of 4/8 track Lear 4/8 track decks in the glove box. My buddy and I mounted two old TV speakers under the rear deck for great booming sound. I think all of my 40 tapes were all MOTOWN.
My dad had four Pontiacs and the last was a 1961 Pontiac Bonneville baby blue in color two-door hardtop. I loved our Pontiacs.
Then, when I graduated and started working, it was tough and ended up buying a used car, and then a comet !
Regardless of the cars we owned, including a 1976 MGB, British racing green with tan interior, I always kept them clean and shiny. As a state government employee, and my wife, an elementary school teacher, there wasn’t a lot of extra money for fancy cars.
In my last several years, prior to retirement and working as a chief probation officer, and having both sons graduated from college and engaged in their own careers, I decided it was time to look for something fun. My first effort was a 2004 Porsche Boxster S that was to die for. Unfortunately, I found a 2017 718 Boxster S that I couldn’t resist. I love the car I love what it does, I love what it looks like and I feel like 1 million bucks driving in it, as well as polishing it while it sits in my driveway.
Several years ago, when my son changed his living patterns a bit he found a way to purchase the car of his dreams, a 1984 black on black Fiero. He bought it from the chief engineer on that car. He’s had to do work on it but it’s his dream and it is showroom perfect as we speak, sitting under protective covering in his garage on the north east side of Detroit. We exchanged plenty of information about cars and feel they are something important to talk about, to own, to respect, to appreciate, and to ride in. We even drove the dream cruise together on one of the rare occasions that he was in town on that Saturday. He also owns a 2019 jeep that he had to special order because he wanted a six speed, no key fob and hand crank windows. Even though he does park it in the garage, he drives a lot, and it gets dirty. But he also goes to the car wash more frequently than the owner of Jax! He manages to TCB with the cars while being a touring musician with Charlie Wilson . I do believe pride in ownership in cars is a unique thing that has its personal rewards and satisfaction, that just may be too difficult to explain. One last car comment: My dream car was and may still be is a 1966 G T O, same color combo as my Bonneville. I have not found the right one, however I have stopped searching, at this point. I’m happy with my 718.
Talking cars, talking baseball, talking politics is fun.Just pick one!
Thanks for your comments.
PEACE
Gregg Wilczynski
Retired.
Gregg,
I enjoyed reading your comment about your passion for cars. I coveted the Fiero back in the day along with other classic Pontiac Motor muscle like the Trans Am Firebird, GTO, amongst others. Maybe you bought German performance because Pontiac is no longer around? ;-)
At least Dodge kept the Challenger alive and Ford evolved the Mustang… still selling ‘em.
Drive safely,
Brian
@Gregg Wilczynski + @Brian Pospy
You guys kill me. I had a red 1988 Fiero and finally sold it. Perfect condition. When the insurance company told me the payments were comparable to Porsche at the time, I thought they were joking. FWIW: Mustang Mach-E matches only my Mercedes E-350 re: love/handling. Mini Cooper was fun to own. Had a Chrysler Neon for a huge number of miles and think I only changed the oil.
Oh boy. Here we go! My wife owns her second MINI Cooper S orange in color.
Sometimes we just have to have fun!
Gregg
Amen.
Phoebe, I’m curious — what did you drive when you lived in California? Guessing the Mercedes?
I drove a Mercedes from 2001-2017, starting when I opened my own international consulting firm in California. I was driving the state like crazy. E-350 made my heart sing. One of my biggest clients took me to lunch and said he didn’t think he could trust his multi-billion dollar business in the hands of a 30something woman. When we left the meal and he walked me to my car, he saw that I had a new MB. He signed a multi-year contract on the spot, saying other execs clearly trusted me. It was like a commercial. I previously owned briefly in CA: Volvo, MINI Cooper, a little Toyota pickup. Note: My father owned all Ford vehicles growing up except for a Camaro. My aunts drove mostly Buicks.