I learned to drive on a stick shift GMC truck. My first car was a 55 2dr Pontiac with auto. 2nd was a 63 GP 4spd,(broke 3 BW 4spds i didnt know strengths) 3rd was a 65 Lemans 3 spd stick. Then came 73 the announcement of the SD. I wanted one. As things worked out Kennametal CU gave me a loan. I priced a 74 SD Formula and SD TA. I pondered color options and trans type. Blue, then trans, big ci engine, high torque went with auto. My 67 F is a 4spd. The 74 ,dated my wife she thought i had money,wedding. I've driven 74 to Norwalk at least 12 times. Showed on Saturday raced on Sunday then drove it home. The memories are invaluable. My good friend has a 68 4spd GTO and a 06 6 spd he bought new. At times he says he wishes the 06 was an auto,we are both 74.
|