Hey does anyone have any good stories about the people you have met because of your cars? I just posted a new story to my Blog: http://59ranchero.blogspot.com/ Magic 59 Magic happened for me today on the streets of Oakland out in front of my house on Easter Sunday. I had just parked the car after a trip for ice-cream and cruise through the local cemetery...a gentleman was walking down the street towards me and hollored how "much of that is stock?". I hadn't heard that question before, usually it starts with what year is that?...but he already knew what Nameless was and he showed me his 'baby' picture of his Red 1959 Chevy El Camino. He said his family had pulled up to the park down the street when he 1st spotted my car parked on the street and by the time he walked over I had just driven away...It was a happenstance that I came back the opposite way along the park and his family spotted me so he headed back over to see the car. He was tickled about Nameless and that I gave him the complete tour...he had his camera and was taking photos...he was impressed with how clean the engine was and asked me some technical questions I didn't know about some of the wiring. His name was Dave and he was from Burbank visiting the grandkids which he also showed me pictures of. He also showed me a picture of his "Pride and Joy"; which was a joke card with pictures of the cleaning products...made me laugh. Dave had been told by his doctor that he had terminal cancer and he should live his life - that's when he got his 59. He also told me that he was a magician for years. He performed a three piece rope trick where I cut it with his knife and some how puts it back together leaving a knotted piece that he gave to me. I said 'this will always stay with Nameless'...he said 'that means a lot'....The license plates on his car is "Magic 59".
Nice story Network girl.... you will find baby girl that will happen more times than you can mention. These ole trucks put smiles on many faces. Its always so great when someone actually hunts you down and takes the time to look at your ride and actually LISTEN to what you have to say before they go into their stories. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks We need those!!! This is a good story,Thanks fer sharin` that one...It`s good to see you online with us too...... And I have the "pride and joy" pic that Dave totes in his wallet...
A Ranchero is definately an icebreaker. Mark that on the wall as one of many interesting conversations you'll have because of your ride. A Ranchero brings out the wonderment of what was or could have been deep in peoples heart and souls. It isn't the same with other cars and trucks, they don't bring out the renegade emotions a Ranchero can foster. It's almost like the Rancheros have a soul that reaches out and grabs peoples minds, some folks hate them but most have good memorys brought back when they see another old friend, er- - Ranchero. Share those neat encounters, it'll surprise you how often they happen.
