So, last week I bought a truck built in Indiana.  I know, the Chevy Colorado was just three years old and some would say, “Why did you buy a truck?” Actually, more than a few did ask that question.  First of all, I loved the Colorado.  It made a few trips to Savannah and two races in Atlanta, plus Talledaga. It was great on the road, bringing in about 26 miles per gallon. And I only got one speeding ticket in it in Butler, Georgia.  But, as I look ahead, with a desire to find that perfect camper for some race camping, plus weekends at some Alabama State Parks, and more, I wanted something with a bit more towing power.  My choices of a camper have been extended with the 6,800 pounds of towing of my new GMC Sierra. But more about a camper later.  I guess you already know, it’s probably Red.  Yep, it is! So, I went over to Marrell at Bence Hartley and traded.  Just for the record, instead of 3 years on the note, I now have 5 with a lower payment; my taxes have gone down on the new truck and USAA reduced my insurance fees as well.

I was trying to think of the cars/trucks I’ve owned in my lifetime.  In order beginning in 1966 they were; a Black Mercury Comet, a 1967 Gold & Black Chevy Camero, a Mid-60’s  White Chevy Impala, a Green Chevy Monte Carlo, a 1970 Blue VW Super Bettle, a Blue Dodge D-100 Pickup, a Red Dodge Challenger, a White Dodge Spirit, a Red Chevy, S-10, a Red VW New Beetle, a Red Chevy Colorado

The Comet was my first car that Dad bought for me in the 10th Grade, I got the Camero in the 11th grade while working at WMRE Radio and traded it when I joined the Navy so Mom could have a new Chevy Malibu, The Chevy Impala came from Dad while I was in the Navy and a friend Totalled it for me while I was home for the weekend from Brookline, MA.  The Monte Carlo was mine for a few months after I got out of the Navy, and had to trade it for the Beetle. And the rest of the history isn’t so exciting. So how about you? Join the conversation! Make a Comment!