I "had" a 1968 Matador Red 4sp Chevelle SS while in the Army (1976 to 79) in Hawaii. It came stock with posi and AC, had black accents at the bottom, and white pin stripes along the sides (looked factory). I had it shipped to Ft. Lewis Washington and then sold it to someone in Portland Oregon in 1979. Well I can't get that car off my mind. I've been looking through Ebay for three years now drooling over the Chevelles. My wife wonders why. Can't afford one due to kids going to college. I'm over 50 and I feel like my dream of owning one again is slipping away. Yeh this is a sob story but it's honest. http://www.chevelles.com/forums/images/icons/icon8.gifIf I can figure out how to get pictures on here I will.
Mac
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Went thru the same thing almost. Out on the patio having a cold 12,Asong comes on the radio that reminded me of the 66 I had 40 years ago. Im thinking, boy would I like to have another 66. Thought about my age,54,the economy,how many years I have left? Its in the garage. 66 Malibu,bucket seat car,stroker,12 bolt posi,and kick a>s stereo.

Oh yea, If all else fails home equity loans were created for buying Chevelles.

Welcome Mac. Remember, Some sellers will except your first born as down payment!!

if you think "I can't afford it" You know what? You can't.

Many of us here are not wealthy, but we sacrifice, we dream, we buy parts and pieces, we work on stuff that other people would throw in the trash heap. It takes years to build a car from a rusted hulk of metal, glass, rubber and plastic, but if it's the only way, some of us will do it to get the car of our dreams.

If you want it bad enough, work at it everyday and dream about it every night when you go to sleep, it will eventually happen.

Welcome to your new Chevelle neighborhood, Mac. We'll be here everyday to support and enable your new addiction! ;)

P.S. - The Fed is lowering the rate in a few weeks. A home equity loan for a solid investment of a classic muscle car ain't a bad thing............by far. Do the math, you may be surprised. Tires & gas are another thing:D

Lifes too short to live with regrets.

Home Equity, 401K cash-out, anything you have to do.

Your priorities become evident when you struggle as many of us do, to have what we must.

The Chevelle for me....... is a priority.

I'm over 50 and I feel like my dream of owning one again is slipping away.
"Your never too old to own a Chevelle" ;)

Mac, I did the same thing. The kids won't be in school forever... and then it's Chevelle time.

Welocme
Chuck

I was luck enough to hold on to my first car. It sat in a garage for 15+ years. This past year we bought my wifes dream house. It wasn't 1 day after we bought it she started talking about putting in a pool.:(
She can have her pool when my Chevelles done! So this Got things moving.

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So this is were I'm at. If you want something bad enough for long enough it will happen. This sight is a great place to keep your interest high! :thumbsup:

Save the nickels and get something for yourself..
I am free after releasing wife number 7 on a trade. Ill sure miss a few things tho..
Ill let you know what they were .. as soon as i can remember what.

well i know how you feel ,but my isnt a chevelle.i had a 67 gto back about 10 years ago ever since i sold it to buy my first house.all i can say is i regret it every day.its not one point of the day i dont think about that car or the memorys that the car holds.thats why im on the hunt to locate it and see if i can buy it back

Im 40 with a 3year old boy and I used the home equity thing to buy mine this last summer.The best thing is that the interest is tax deductible:thumbsup:

If you do not want to do the home equity loan, you can alwas do other options. Haggerty insurance will issue loans for classic cars. 10% down to get the loans. I have looked around at options for a second car. My problem is I have a wife that keeps saying NO.

Its like this:yes: Toilet paper or a Chevelle:yes:

Thank you all for your comments. It has given me hope again. I'm going to put my foot down and start trying harder. By the way, I totally restored my attached garage, you know, floor, walls,etc.., anyway, the Chevelle clock is on the wall along with signs and a set of 1968 VA. plates. The picture of that Matador red SS sitting in there is becoming much clearer now.

I took money out of my 401K back in 99 to get my 69. The car will cost me a lot more than I paid for it in the long run, but it was worth it! I'm blessed with a good wife. Good luck.

I realized when I turned 40 that life keeps moving and if I keep waiting till I had the money to restore a car I would never do it. For the enjoyment it is the best money spent.

Hello and welcome Mac. You can get a car that needs painting and put your colors on it.