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Automobile Enthusiasts

wasupaloopa

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11. I got a 65 Mustang in 1965. Soon after I got drafted and had my mom sell it.

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Wed Aug 15, 2018, 08:01 AM

Aug 2018

I was stationed in Long Binh Vietnam and was near Westmoreland’s head quarters. He rode around in a red 67 Mustang fastback.

I had to have one and when I got home I bought a 67 390 cid fastback Mustang that won the D stock national Championship at Pomona in 1967.

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The first Ford Mustang owner kept the car. It's now worth $350,000 [View all] Rhiannon12866 Aug 2018 OP

My favorite car of all time. ZZenith Aug 2018 #1

I still see some vintage Mustangs on the road, people really do love them Rhiannon12866 Aug 2018 #2

I got to spend one glorious summer in high school ZZenith Aug 2018 #3

Awww! You're more than welcome - sounds like a wonderful memory! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2018 #4

here's some help: flotsam Aug 2018 #12

Amazing, and I wonder what the restoration cost. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #5

I thought this story was perfect for this group! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2018 #6

Yep, we have similar pains. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #7

That's what happens here in the North Country Rhiannon12866 Aug 2018 #8

Thanks for the memories! Sancho Aug 2018 #9

That was very smart, LOL That must have been an awesome car! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2018 #10

I got a 65 Mustang in 1965. Soon after I got drafted and had my mom sell it. wasupaloopa Aug 2018 #11