There are many people who when they see a vehicle that they like fall in love with it right away. That is how it was with a man named Jeff. He saw “Better Off Dead” in the late 1980’s and loved Lane Meyers’ fully restored 1967 Camaro. And he decided that he had to have it.
He set out to find that car, and, if possible, bring it home. You would think a car as famous as Lane Meyers’ black Camaro would be easy to locate, probably in one of those star car museums sitting between a not-so-rare Batmobile and a General Lee replica. But, no. Jeff’s search turned out to be more difficult than Charles DeMar’s quest for illicit substances.
There are some thing in life that cannot be replaced. For someone who has owned their vehicle and has tried to keep it in great shape for many years the same could be said for them. Carol learned this 34 years ago, before she exchanged rings and vows. She was driving to work in her father’s ‘58 Oldsmobile, trying everything to turn a colleague’s eyes her way. Charlie didn’t seem interested.
Hot rods, musclecars, or any street cars must be driven to be truly enjoyed and appreciated. However, a dilapidated interior with thrashed threads, holes in the carpet, and a duct-taped glovebox door isn’t the path to maximum cruise-in prestige. While the go-fast crowd may think a sardine can-tinned interior is race-car cool, a well-appointed cockpit that’s quiet, tasteful, and comfortable will be an all-around pleasure to drive.