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echo: barktopus
to: Ronnie T. Mungo, Boy Genius
from: John Oellrich
date: 2003-01-24 18:35:24
subject: Re: Bumper Mentality

From: "John Oellrich" 

Ronnie,

The Avanti is tres kewl! A Studebaker sport coupe, big V8, good handling
for the time, avant garde styling (Raymond Lowey design?). I think the
Larke was another Stude. You can just let the Ramblers rust out. Not a
redeeming quality to be found.

--
john

oellrich{at}earthlink.net


"Ronnie T. Mungo, Boy Genius"  wrote in
message news:3e2c4b0c$1{at}w3.nls.net...
> Hey- they had one of those for sale at a "classic cars" sale this past
> weekend.. (Well, I don't know if it was a '62, literally.) Bunch of old
> Ramblers, old Studebaker, a Nash, something called a Lark.
>
> What was an Avanti?
>
> Pretty fun thing to see. Some were in great shape. All were supposed to be
> driveable and licenseable. My wife made me drive through, looking for her
> dream 'Vette. I gave her one of those "What the hell is parked in the
> garage" looks but didn't say anything. They had a couple, but none of the
> '62s like she wants.
>
> Being a sucker for a female is so tough on a man.
>
> RTM, BG
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "Richard B."  wrote in message
> news:3tio2vsqoeind9l5aijsmr9mr4sltt8nmk{at}4ax.com...
> > On Mon, 20 Jan 2003 12:53:37 -0600, "Ronnie T. Mungo, Boy Genius"
> >  wrote:
> >
> > >Probably insulted Volvo drivers more.
> >
> > Well I once had to drive a '62 Rambler American, so I'm insulted by
> > everyone. Builds character. 
> >
> > - Richard
>
>

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