[Mike34]

In 1974 I bought a 1964 Chevy Malibu 2-door equipped with a 283 and powerglide transmission. Paid $300. Mileage was in the mid 50k.
It was in good condition but in 1977 I was rear-ended by a new Vette. The story is that the new Vette owner and an owner of a new Camaro decided to try out each others cars. They were drag racing down the road. I was braking and began turning left into a friend's driveway when the Vette rear-ended me. I nearly T-boned the Camaro as it past by on my left. The Camaro swerved to avoid me and skidded off the road. I drove the shortened Malibu home while the Vette and Camaro were towed away. Gosh darn hot rod kids! :-)