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Old 03-03-2008, 03:55 PM   #1
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Default The cars we drove in the 50's & 60's

Hi guys,

Thought some of you might enjoy this website.
Its about the cars from the 50's & 60's with some cool modded and standard cars with some cool audio to go with it. :

http://thefiftiesandsixties.com/CarsWeDrove.htm

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Old 03-03-2008, 03:58 PM   #2
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Well done mate, i love it. Thanks for the link.
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Old 03-03-2008, 08:15 PM   #3
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That was Excellent, Wish I was around in the fiftys and sixtys!!
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Old 03-03-2008, 08:40 PM   #4
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That was Excellent, Wish I was around in the fiftys and sixtys!!

I was around but to young to drive. I noticed the average American had not got obese in those days of the pic at the drag strip more home cooking than takeaway. Great link
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Old 03-03-2008, 08:43 PM   #5
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Thanks for posting the link...Oh the good old days. Probably why I like watching Happy Days because it sure isn't for the acting!!
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Old 04-03-2008, 12:21 AM   #6
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That was awesome, great sound tracks too, memories of American Grafitti and if you haven't seen it do yourself a favour.
Thanks for the link, and the memories.
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Old 04-03-2008, 08:26 AM   #7
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Sensational. Thanks for the link
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Old 04-03-2008, 01:41 PM   #8
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before my time but the old man still tells stories!
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Old 04-03-2008, 02:09 PM   #9
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awesome. thanks for posting that.
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Old 04-03-2008, 03:02 PM   #10
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Great find, thanks
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Old 04-03-2008, 04:44 PM   #11
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Just luuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrvvvvvvvvve that stuff. Thanks for the link. Gold! Gold! Gold!
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Old 04-03-2008, 10:00 PM   #12
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well worth the ten minutes
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Old 04-03-2008, 10:14 PM   #13
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Awww, but what about the 70's?
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Old 04-03-2008, 10:27 PM   #14
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that was well put together. should be more of it.
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Old 05-03-2008, 11:18 AM   #15
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still look sweet today dont they, wonder if the jetsons of the future 50 yrs from now will look at the fg falcon and think the same??
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go watch American Graffiti.. i love that movie!
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