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tubman · 12-09-2014, 06:06 PM

Ya' Know, this sort of thing is just a fantasy. Ever since I was in high school in the late '50's, my dream car was a '36 3-window with a "full-race" Merc engine, '39 hydraulics, a '39 floor box, and 4.11 gears. About 20 years ago, I realized my dream. I drove the car for 4 years and sold it to somebody else who just had to have it (he later sold it too). My problems with the car? Too cramped inside, and the engine overpowered the drive-train (which I took some care to build). I'm probably the only guy ever to be happy to see my "dream car" go down the road. I think that the '51 club coupe that I have had for almost 30 years and is a completely civilized car may have had something to do with my decision.

12-09-2014, 06:06 PM	#47
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,321	Re: What is the One V-8 if you only had one Ya' Know, this sort of thing is just a fantasy. Ever since I was in high school in the late '50's, my dream car was a '36 3-window with a "full-race" Merc engine, '39 hydraulics, a '39 floor box, and 4.11 gears. About 20 years ago, I realized my dream. I drove the car for 4 years and sold it to somebody else who just had to have it (he later sold it too). My problems with the car? Too cramped inside, and the engine overpowered the drive-train (which I took some care to build). I'm probably the only guy ever to be happy to see my "dream car" go down the road. I think that the '51 club coupe that I have had for almost 30 years and is a completely civilized car may have had something to do with my decision.