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    Offline 67vertman

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    How long will you drive your car, age wise that is?
    « on: September 22, 2009 - 10:45:55 PM »
    Today while I was getting gas in Barstow Ca. in pulls a 1970 AMC Javelin SST, copper in color with the “Go Package”.  The driver pulled into the island next to me and out steps an older gentleman.  Of course I went over to check out his car (Please forgive me for no pictures, but I didn’t have my camera with me  :bricks1:).  It turned out that he is 92 years “young” and his name is Leonard Barnett. He bought the car new in December of 69.  The car is all original with a 390, 4 barrel, and a four-speed trans and Keystone rims.  Other than some fade paint on the roof and hood the car was very clean and all stock.  After talking cars with Mr. Barnett for a while we both left at the same time, as he pulled away hi spun the tires and grabbed a second gear chirp.  Meeting Mr. Barnett, I could wipe the smile off my face for the rest of the day, and It left me hoping that when I am that old I will still be driving my Hot Rod!

    Thanks for the inspiration Leonard, you made my week!  :2thumbs:
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)


    Offline BIGSHCLUNK

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    Re: How long will you drive your car, age wise that is?
    « Reply #1 on: September 22, 2009 - 11:10:15 PM »
    Ron, that story totally rocks!!!  :2thumbs:  I can only hope to be there doin' it at his age!  :bigsmile:



    You know, my wife always says I'll bury you in that car (NIKKI)  ::)
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: How long will you drive your car, age wise that is?
    « Reply #2 on: September 22, 2009 - 11:12:46 PM »
    Cool story! :2thumbs:
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    Offline AARCUDADEN

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    Re: How long will you drive your car, age wise that is?
    « Reply #3 on: September 22, 2009 - 11:16:42 PM »
    I plan to drive mine until death do we part  :bigsmile: Cool story story  :thumbsup:
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    Re: How long will you drive your car, age wise that is?
    « Reply #4 on: September 22, 2009 - 11:19:11 PM »
    Thanks..That makes my DAY.  :smokin: .... Answer to the ? ...Till they pry the keys from my cold dead hands.
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    Re: How long will you drive your car, age wise that is?
    « Reply #5 on: September 22, 2009 - 11:32:34 PM »
    Quote from: Bullitt- on September 22, 2009 - 11:19:11 PM
    Till they pry the keys from my cold dead hands.

    You stole my line  :grinyes:
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    Offline JH27N0B

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    Re: How long will you drive your car, age wise that is?
    « Reply #6 on: September 22, 2009 - 11:44:03 PM »
    I hope I will still be alive and physically able to drive my Challengers when I am 92! The T/A and the '09 are both manual trannys, plus the T/A has manual steering, so I better plan to keep in shape!! :burnout:
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    Offline hooD

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    Re: How long will you drive your car, age wise that is?
    « Reply #7 on: September 23, 2009 - 01:17:20 AM »
    Great story.  My grandmother is currently 103 and still ticking, and I have some of her DNA flowing through my veins.  Hopefully, there will still be gasoline for sale when I'm 92 so I can drive my Cuda. 
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    Offline 4THECHALLENGE

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    Re: How long will you drive your car, age wise that is?
    « Reply #8 on: September 23, 2009 - 02:03:56 AM »
    Cool story.. I want to drive mine until i'm physically able to. Everyone keeps telling me I can't drive it everyday but what do they know they think the Honda civic is a cool car :(
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    Re: How long will you drive your car, age wise that is?
    « Reply #9 on: September 23, 2009 - 02:50:13 AM »
    I'll drive it until one of the kids want it.

    Cool story BTW.  :grinyes:  It reminds me of a guy I met that is the original owner of his 1970 GTO.  I used to see it as a kid then I was able to meet him a few months ago.  Drives it everyday, it's his only car. 

    Believe it or not, he states he has over 700,000 miles on that car.  :faint:
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    Re: How long will you drive your car, age wise that is?
    « Reply #10 on: September 23, 2009 - 07:30:35 AM »
     :2thumbs: Good for ole Leonard, with that spunk and spirit I'd say he could be Leon from the old rock song.  :roflsmiley: I guess as long as you are physicall able (eye sight being a key factor) and "remember" where home is, drive it! 92 huh? Well hopefully that means I have at least 30 years left to  :burnout:  :roflsmiley:

    Great story, you need to meet up with him again and take a few pics of the old boy and his ride, we could make him an honorary member of the Mopar Hall of Fame.  :cheers:
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    « Reply #11 on: September 23, 2009 - 07:35:06 AM »
      Great story and an inspiration to us all.   :burnout:  Way to go Leonard set a good example to the younger generation.   :woo:   :bigsmile:
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    « Reply #12 on: September 23, 2009 - 07:55:15 AM »
    Good story just wonder how many stories will be told about us.  I will never give my car up.   :bigsmile:
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    « Reply #13 on: September 23, 2009 - 08:59:23 AM »
    Great story!!! My Great Grandmother had a 1970 Eldorado with a 472 cuin in it. She was getting speeding tickets in it up into her mid 90s!!!! I hope to do the same. :2thumbs:
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    Re: How long will you drive your car, age wise that is?
    « Reply #14 on: September 23, 2009 - 12:12:34 PM »
    Quote from: whitesatinmopar on September 23, 2009 - 07:30:35 AM
    Great story, you need to meet up with him again and take a few pics of the old boy and his ride, we could make him an honorary member of the Mopar Hall of Fame.  :cheers:

    I would like to run into Leonard again, he was a great "dude" with lots of spunk, and get some pictures of him with his car. And yes, he belongs in the Mopar Hall of Fame.

    My wife keeps asking me why I am smiling so much.  And I tell her every time I think about Leonard and how he is still driving his baby, it brings a smile to my face.
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

    I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

    First car -1969 Road Runner 383 4sp

    Current ride - 1970 Barracuda 440-6 4 sp Dana 60  (4:10)
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