Where were you in 62?

[68BabyBlue]

My 62 is a little bigger!
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I was in third grade and built two Mopar models that year, a ‘62 Dart, and a ‘62 Imperial. I owned the real thing 30 years later.

 

[Z-Man]

I was 6 yrs. old in 62'. I did my driver's test in a 62' 4dr. Fury.

 

[dmoore]

2 years old and getting into everything in sight!

 

[Krooser]

Walker Junior High in Milwaukee. 9th grade.

Dick Grimme lived across the alley from me. He had a six car garage and plenty of hoodlum friends that worked on their cars every weekend. 421 Poncho. '56 Chevy ragtop with a '56 Olds front bumper. '55 Ford 6 with dual carbs.

One day they stuffed me in the back seat with a 18 year old blonde who was trying to get my pants off!!! I told her I wasn't that kind of kid... but I am now!

 

[j-c-c-62]

Riding in my Dad's 1959 Chrysler wagon with rear air with a 383 RB that I had talked my Dad into welding on exhaust cut-outs, on the way from Ft Lauderdale to The 1962 World's Fair in Seatle before any real Interstates were built and certainly before GPS. I learned quickly how to read a map and how to advise the driver what turns/exit/directions were and how far they were ahead. My dad set a high bar.

Picture is on Daytona Beach with the wagon, I'm on right, pictured taken by my Dad.

 

[RJ Squirrel]

My parents took us all to see the space needle too in 62, I was 6. It was much closer for us tho, 250 miles in a red 57 Plymouth.

 

[ruffcut]

I was 14 years old. A neighbor bought a 1962 Fury. I really liked that car. I've owned several over the years. Here's two of them:

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[6PKRTSE]

First time I’ve had the Dodge and Plymouth in the garage at the same time!

Two peas in a pod!

Jeff

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I would love to have at least one of each of those in my garage. I love 62's. They are so ugly or maybe unique is a better word that they are cool.

 

[Cranky]

Was 11....built several AMT models and had driven a 56 Plymouth Belvedere before turning 8 but didn't own any cars until 18 and that was a 66 Belvedere.

 

[wedgie]

In high school in 1962. In the Air Force in 1966.

 

[PROSTOCKTOM]

My parents didn't get married until 1963, but surely that already had thoughts of me by then and were probably doing some practicing.

Tom

 

[azblackhemi]

In 62 I was cruising the streets of Modesto CA with my buddies John, Curt, Steve and Toad. And chasing that damn white t-bird.

 

[Chi Town Runner]

I was 13,
Got a ride in the CPD police car - '62
If I remember, they had bucket seats....
soooo long ago....

 

[j-c-c-62]

I was in third grade and built two Mopar models that year, a ‘62 Dart, and a ‘62 Imperial. I owned the real thing 30 years later.

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A family friend had that car in black new in 62. It was impressive. However, every time I see one I am reminded of a boat ride he took us out on in the Ocean off of Ft Lauderdale as kid. Middle of the day and weather was beautiful and maybe 3-4' swells. What could go wrong?

Not sure if we had started deep sea fishing or not, but a shark appeared slowly swimming near the surface off the back of the boat while we were moving at weak idle. Everyone ran to the back of the boat to get a glimpse in amazement.

However, that included the captain, the boat's owner.

Next thing we knew, we are ramming and were bouncing off a large harbor entrance anchored steel floating sea buoy next to the Gulfstream.

Luckily no damage, but it was a rather frightening experience for kid.

Always wondered if the shark intentionally set the trap and it wasn't his first time "fishing" for lunch?

Gorgeous car BTW.