Your First, Not A gun - Page 2

Zorba · 08-26-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ithacaartist

If you zoom on the pic, you may be able to discover the make and model. I'm guessing most of you will say, "WTF?" ... aber meine deutschen Freunde werden wissen! The distinctive lines--grille and tail lights--give it away.

Pretty car. Its nagging me as to what it is, but not quite sure. I want to say Alfa, but that doesn't seem right...

saab-bob · 08-26-2013, 05:31 PM

Nice!
So you started driving in a Borgward sedan?
Did you have the column shifter?
I always liked the old Borgward Isabella. Its a neat car.
Just the kind of cars I like,obscure old European cars.

Bob

cirelaw · 08-26-2013, 05:35 PM

I'm tired seaching German sites, I GIVE!!!

Zorba · 08-26-2013, 05:37 PM

Something called a "Borgward". A new one by me, but pretty!

cirelaw · 08-26-2013, 05:58 PM

Finally http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borgward Eric

Zorba · 08-26-2013, 06:17 PM

I keep reading "Hansa" as "Hamsa".

cirelaw · 08-26-2013, 06:38 PM

There were 4 models Borgward, Hansa, Goliath and Lloyd!!!

Zorba · 08-26-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cirelaw

There were 4 models Borgward, Hansa, Goliath and Lloyd!!!

My funny bone kicks in:

"Borgward" - towards a malignant alien species.
"Hansa" - "Hamsa" AKA "The Hand of Fatima/Mary/Merriam".
"Goliath" - "Goliath Awaits", a bad 1980s movie.
"Lloyd" - an insurance company.

All joking aside, that's a pretty car!

Lyn Islaub · 08-26-2013, 07:44 PM

Not my first ride and it's not a classic Merc, but it'll do.

steven c · 08-26-2013, 08:29 PM

1968 RS camaro 327 12 bolt. M-21 Muncie

Steve,

steven c · 08-26-2013, 08:31 PM

2a

Patronen · 08-26-2013, 09:13 PM

Not my first car or first bike. I bought and restored this first year 1975 Honda GoldWing in the 90's. Owned and rode many different types of bikes before and after this one, but funny as it seems this is the one I miss the most, can't explain it?

kzullick · 08-26-2013, 09:13 PM

My first car, 1978 Saab 99. Damn it was fast!

cdmech · 08-26-2013, 09:44 PM

My first car, bought for $800 in 1986 from the original owner.
1965 Dodge Coronet 440. Had a 273 with 3 speed column shift and seated me and 7 of my buddies! Funny Eric that you mentioned putting an 8 track in the glove box, that's where I installed my cassette player cause I didn't want to remove the working AM push button radio.
I wish I still had that car...
Marc

Lyn Islaub · 08-26-2013, 09:55 PM

It seems that we all appreciate fine pistols and fine rides. Nice sort of group to be associated with.

saab-bob · 08-26-2013, 10:00 PM

kullick
I like your 1978 Saab 99.
My first new car was a 1978 Saab Turbo.

The first of many Saab Turbos.
I was so proud of that car. Of course,wish I still owned it!
Remember the days of Disco??????

Bob

NoncomRetired · 08-27-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by saab-bob

kullick
I like your 1978 Saab 99.
My first new car was a 1978 Saab Turbo.

The first of many Saab Turbos.
I was so proud of that car. Of course,wish I still owned it!
Remember the days of Disco??????

Bob

I had a young Lt in Germany that I worked side by side with that needed a ride to the Saab dealer in Frankfort to pick up his new Saab one day. That was in 79/80, sharp car, I traded my piece of junk in on a brand new Ford Mustang while we were there. That young Lt turned into a full Colonel and a hero on 9-11 at the Pentagon.

http://wnep.com/2012/09/11/lackawann...-11th-attacks/

Mark was one of very very few Lt's I had respect for and one of few officers I had respect for during my career. We were the OIC and the NCOIC , S-2 75th Field Artillery Bn. We were the Bn A/B team members for accountability of our 8inch Nuclear rounds and the codes used to release those weapons and the training of other A/B members at battery level.

I hated pumpkin pie but his wife changed my mind, hers was damn good. I haven't ate pumpkin pie since.

NoncomRetired · 08-27-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by saab-bob

kullick
I like your 1978 Saab 99.
My first new car was a 1978 Saab Turbo.

The first of many Saab Turbos.
I was so proud of that car. Of course,wish I still owned it!
Remember the days of Disco??????

Bob

BTW Bob, both Saab and Volvo had a program than many GI's took advantage of back in the 70's/80's. If an American GI bought either, they could get it delivered or....they would pay for your way to Sweden (train), all expenses paid for three days while there and drive it back to Germany. I never took advantage of the deal, I was a bit apprehensive of the Swedish ladies, for example, Brigitte Nielsen, so I stayed clear of trouble.

Lugerdoc · 08-27-2013, 10:13 AM

Eric, You were a young looking MUSTANG. I also had a '68 Malibu with a Hurst floor shift and the big engine in my younger days. I wish that I still had it. Tom

cirelaw · 08-27-2013, 10:53 AM

True story, Four of us went to the drive-in in Moms 68 Malibu. My best friend Jimmy was in the back seat with a first date. My future first wife and I left them alone for at least a half and hour to the snack bar. Playing was 'The Last House On The Left'!! Every thing was fine until my mom went out to use her car the next morning. Evidently Jimmy had a open black magic marker in his back pocket. You could map out his moves. All over the back seat including the cars' ceiling. They we permanent and were there for as long as mom owned her car~

08-26-2013, 05:31 PM	#2
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	Nice! So you started driving in a Borgward sedan? Did you have the column shifter? I always liked the old Borgward Isabella. Its a neat car. Just the kind of cars I like,obscure old European cars. Bob __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"

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Lyn Islaub Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 435 Thanks: 3 Thanked 152 Times in 72 Posts	Not my first ride and it's not a classic Merc, but it'll do. Attached Thumbnails

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steven c User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: texas Posts: 60 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	1968 RS camaro 327 12 bolt. M-21 Muncie Steve, Attached Images __________________ Looking for walther PP mag #981029

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steven c User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: texas Posts: 60 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	2a Attached Images __________________ Looking for walther PP mag #981029

08-26-2013, 09:13 PM	#12
Patronen User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 312 Thanks: 335 Thanked 93 Times in 70 Posts	Not my first car or first bike. I bought and restored this first year 1975 Honda GoldWing in the 90's. Owned and rode many different types of bikes before and after this one, but funny as it seems this is the one I miss the most, can't explain it? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Dave

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	I'm tired seaching German sites, I GIVE!!!

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Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	Something called a "Borgward". A new one by me, but pretty!

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Finally http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borgward Eric

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Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	I keep reading "Hansa" as "Hamsa".

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	There were 4 models Borgward, Hansa, Goliath and Lloyd!!!

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kzullick Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 239 Thanks: 683 Thanked 104 Times in 85 Posts	My first car, 1978 Saab 99. Damn it was fast! Attached Images

08-26-2013, 09:44 PM	#14
cdmech User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 218 Thanks: 87 Thanked 134 Times in 55 Posts	My first car, bought for $800 in 1986 from the original owner. 1965 Dodge Coronet 440. Had a 273 with 3 speed column shift and seated me and 7 of my buddies! Funny Eric that you mentioned putting an 8 track in the glove box, that's where I installed my cassette player cause I didn't want to remove the working AM push button radio. I wish I still had that car... Marc Attached Thumbnails Last edited by cdmech; 08-27-2013 at 11:44 PM.

08-26-2013, 09:55 PM	#15
Lyn Islaub Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 435 Thanks: 3 Thanked 152 Times in 72 Posts	It seems that we all appreciate fine pistols and fine rides. Nice sort of group to be associated with.

08-26-2013, 10:00 PM	#16
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	kullick I like your 1978 Saab 99. My first new car was a 1978 Saab Turbo. The first of many Saab Turbos. I was so proud of that car. Of course,wish I still owned it! Remember the days of Disco?????? Bob Attached Thumbnails __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"

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Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Eric, You were a young looking MUSTANG. I also had a '68 Malibu with a Hurst floor shift and the big engine in my younger days. I wish that I still had it. Tom __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-27-2013, 10:53 AM	#20
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	True story, Four of us went to the drive-in in Moms 68 Malibu. My best friend Jimmy was in the back seat with a first date. My future first wife and I left them alone for at least a half and hour to the snack bar. Playing was 'The Last House On The Left'!! Every thing was fine until my mom went out to use her car the next morning. Evidently Jimmy had a open black magic marker in his back pocket. You could map out his moves. All over the back seat including the cars' ceiling. They we permanent and were there for as long as mom owned her car~ Attached Images