lesmore49
canada
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I'm probably a lot older than a lot of the guys on this forum and when you get older, you revel in your memories, at least some of them anyways.
Like most people that like performance and fun vehicles there have been some that I passed up, or kept an eye open for, but never came across. Here's my list, what's your's ?
When I was young they didn't have much in the way of ATV's, in those days it was dirt bikes.
What I wanted, could of bought, but didn't:
- '68 BSA Firbird Scrambler 650, twin SU's, hi-comp pistons, dual, side exhaust with the chicken grill leg protector on the pipes....$ 500 Cdn. in '78...ran great, all parts there, lots of torque
- '40's Indian Chief, 1200 flattie V Twin, hand shift, foot clutch, big flowing fenders...$50-100 Cdn. in 1966...back in those days, no collector market...just an old bike...not a dirt bike...what a handful this would be in the dirt
What I looked for, could never find:- '60's Triumph 650 TR6 C Scrambler , high pipes...Desert Sled
- '60's CZ 250 or 360 Scrambler (Moto Cross) twin piper , 2 stroke singles..great bikes...World Scrambler champions ...made in Czechoslovakia
Well that's it, what did you miss, or want ?
lesmore49
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tom_kat
way upstate new york/lake george area
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for me it was a 57 T-bird, I owned a lot of cars starting back in the late 40s that would be highly collectable today and worth a fortune if I put them away in storage,but never did get my 57 T-Bird.
1985 Class A Holiday Rambler Imperial 33 +1979 Class C Holiday Rambler Statesman 1000 = 24 ft
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BENT ARROW
CO.
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A jet ski, 35' sailboat, about 10 different rifles, new Mustang Cobra and old 500 Shelby. Some I passed up because I am cheap, others my wife said no.
Bent Arrow
99 PACE ARROW 35'
Chevy 4x4
4 Wheel Pop-Up
S10 Blazer ZR-2
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Elmoclayman31
So. Cal.
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53 Chevy pickup, just didn't have the money at 18
2007 Chevrolet 2500HD 6.0L
2008 26ft Thor Vortex
01 Suzuki RM250 (mine)
83 Yamaha PW50 (the boy's)
05 Roketa 70cc Quad (the princess')
Living my American Dream!
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samsontdog
Sac. Ca summer, Yuma Az winter
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About the only thing that I can think of is maybe a 40 ft DP. I have pretty much
bought what ever I have wanted for the last 40 years or so. My grown "kids" say that I am the hardest person to buy for.
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Vulcanmars
Naples, FL
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86~87 Grand National with 40k. Step dad offered it to me when I was 18 if I could insure it. Needless to say it's gone.
I settled for a 71 fastback (VW)
Mars
06 Rage'n FA3005
04 V10 F250 SDCC 4X4
Pullrite SG 16K
1st TH 02 Keystone Tailgator
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lesmore49
canada
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Vulcanmars wrote:86~87 Grand National with 40k. Step dad offered it to me when I was 18 if I could insure it. Needless to say it's gone.
I settled for a 71 fastback (VW)
 I would love to have one of them there Buicks with that turbocharged Buick 231 inch V6. Saw one on Sunday....black interior, black exterior...weren't they all.
There is nothing wrong with these vehicles....ominous looks...beautiful paint job and that #$@ kicking turbo 90 degree Buick V6.
I share your desire for these wonderful cars.
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bufordt
Pennsylvania
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I just saw a piece this past weekend on the Buick Grand Nationals. 13 second street car off of the showroom floor. And the GNX's were beasts. Not bad for a 6 cylinder car.
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DavidM49
Bartonville, IL
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I want my 1969 El Camino back that ended up on some rocks on the side of an icy road in the mid-80's. I have found them, can't justify them. I have the truck of my dreams right now. Would not mind having a go fast car one of these days. 911, Vette, RX7 etc... Any of these would do. For now, none of these can haul a Raptor, hockey bags, MX gear bags etc.. Would not trade any of that for the world. The Raptor and Toys are one of the best investments my wife and I have made in terms of the memories we have and will continue to create even if diesel is $5.00 per gallon. Have a trip planned to St. Joe State park in 3 weeks unless my 13 year old baseball catcher's arm was truly broken by a kid who refused to slide. Bummer way to end the summer. Will find out at 2. Keep your stick on the ice.
Big Dave
2008 F350 Superduty 6.4 TD "Bumbles"
2007 Keystone Raptor 3814
2004 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI
2008 Yamaha Raptor 250 SE
2007 Yamaha YZ85
2006 Polaris TB250
Assorted other toys
2 Boys who only know one speed
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Hockymom63
Chino,Ca.
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64 1/2 mustang
2005 GMC Sierra 3500 DRW,LT ,Crew cab, Duramax/Allison,Edge,Amp steps
2007 Keystone Raptor 3612DS
2006 Honda 230 - husband
2006 Yamaha 230 - son's
2006 Yamaha 230 - mine
2006 Yamaha 125
2007 Rhino660 SE A few mods
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