My "daily driver" is NEW . . . to me that is . . . a 2006 Toyota Solara SLE convertible. I always wanted EXACTLY this combination when they were still making them: "Absolutely Red" paint, ivory leather interior, fully loaded. When I located the car online I knew I had to drive over and check it out . . . and I drove out with it.
Funny, the car reviewers call it a "frumpy" sluggish ragtop with a really smooth ride and ample back seat and trunk room.
Heck, I've had the convertibles that would beat the crapola out of you:
1963 Galaxie 500XL w/390 + 4-speed and posi-traction rear end (6-7 mpg of the old premium high octane) back "in the day." A VERY powerful sled!!!
1965 Ivy Green Mustang GT w/4bbl. 289 + 4 speed and posi-traction. 'Nuff said!!!
1983 white Mustang GT w/4bbl. cold air induction 5.0L H.O. + 5 speed + posi-traction + TRX suspension package w/tires and wheels + plus dark red factory Recaro type high back leather seats with the "tennis racket" type front headrests. Top-of-the-line when new, but brutal to drive on a long trip!
Yep, THIS time I wanted a smooth, quiet, comfortable ride w/o body shake, rattles . . . and a trunk + Toyota reliability. Heck, the top is TRIPLE LAYERED to greatly damp the outside noise when the top is up. It is pretty darn quiet and gets 28-30mpg on the highway.
Frumpy? Girl's Car? Hardly! I finally have a comfortable convertible that, IMHO, has a drop-dead gorgeous look too, inside and out!
HUNTING TRUCK . . .
1976 GMC Jimmy, modified w/locking front hubs, 350 4WD. I'll take a photo after I wash it in a few years! LOL Until then, here's a photo from a couple of deer seasons ago at the deer camp, next to my retro 1967 Frolic 17' "Ultra Special" model camper trailer. YEP, I LIKE MY SMITH AND WESSONS FROM THIS ERA TOO!
OLD FAITHFUL . . .
I got in in '72 while in the Army. It's an original Wimbledon White 1966 Mustang w/289 + C4 automatic w/factory air and original black upholstery. I've got about 350,000 on Old Faithful, and we took our honeymoon in it in October of '73.
I've pretty much retired it today. I fire it up every once in a while but she's earned her a nice dry spot in the "stable." I've promised it to my oldest son one day. It still turns heads . . . simply one of the most beautiful car designs ever made!