I know the transmissions were a problem, but I really thought the car was neat. Of course, I also loved the 55 and 57 Chevy, and lots of other old cars in that era.

Cheers,

Gary

I had a '58 Mercury Park Lane with a 430 cubic inch/360 horsepower engine and a push-button transmission.

Like the Edsel, the problem wasn't exactly with the transmission...it was the push button controls, which were electric and more prone to get out of whack, unlike the Chrysler push button controls, which were mechanical.

The Edsel had the buttons in the center of the steering wheel.

I used to collect old cars...gave it up, and now I dabble in old synthesizers.

One of my favorites was the Studebaker Golden Hawk, which was a neat sports car that was way out of my price range.



My neighbor had one and I got to ride in it just a few times--it was incredible.

While this has nothing to do with sound systems, if you're old enough to remember these cars, like old sound systems, they sure bring back some fond memories.

Cheers,

Gary

Remember the old column speakers...we had a set of Yorkville's; called Traynor back then.

http://www.yorkville.com/print.asp?type=71&cat=46&id=297

The local music store, Long & McQuade...the owner, Jack Long, was a partner to Pete Traynor, and allegedly helped him out financially when he was getting started in the speaker/amp/PA equipment.

The ancestors to the Traynor KB- amps.

I used to use an old Fender Bassman amp and a custom made speaker cabinet...that wasn't yesterday.

I knew there was a reason I liked you....

Fav Car of mine? Torn between:

'57 T-Bird
'53 Buick Skylark

Go Yankees!!

I bought a RED Silverado Pickup today. Not yet an antique, but it's a 98, and that's from the last century. Looks and drives like new. I bought it because it matches my boat.
I will take a picture of it tomorrow, because it will probably never be this clean again.
If only I had some of my past cars back:
57 Chevy, 58, and 66 Vettes, 66 Mustand, 72 240Z, Mazda Rx7, etc. I could sell them and retire.
Oh I forgot, I "retired" 30 years ago to play music.
DonM

American cars, LOL.

Oh yeah, "The Mustand"....

Seriously though, what a unique car the Mustang was.
The Chrome Horse, such a great, simple idea.

Can we get back on topic?......
none of these older cars had anything but AM "Mono" radio and but that was ok right? And there was "No Seperation" in the front seat between me and my girlfriend ever..