Dave B Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Hi Folks, I live in southern Oregon (State of Jefferson). Just bought my 71' MC about 2 years ago. I always liked the looks of the 1st gens, I needed a daily driver, and the car I had sat too close to the ground for me nowadays. I figured one in great shape would cost the same or less than a new car, and I don't like any of the new cars. So why not drive something I like, and can work on myself? I found one online up in Yakima, WA. After checking it out the best I could at a distance, I flew up to Yakima taking chance that it'd work out. It did and drove it the 450 miles home. I bought it off the original owner who bought new when she graduated college in 1971. 110k miles and 5k on the rebuilt motor, still has the factory interior in pristine condition. Everything is still stock with the exception of the steering wheel. 350 2bbl, they made sure to say more than once "This is not a hot rod", and vetted me pretty well. My 67' Cougar XR-7 fits that bill so no problem. The lady had tears in her eyes handing over the keys. When I heard there was an MC club and that there was a national meet within 40 miles of home, I joined. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVC Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Beautiful car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Welcome! Looks very nice! I’ll see you in Ashland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Welcome Dave! Wow! You got yourself a great example of a first Gen. Love the color combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Welcome Dave! She is incredibly clean and as Tom MC1of80 said, great color combo. I also woulda been crying handing over the keys. Well done on the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregs70 Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Welcome, beautiful car!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragCat Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Welcome to the madness Dave, nice looking Monte. Now that your driving a BowTie lets keep the blue oval talk to a minimum 🤣🤣 just kidding Lots of great people here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Welcome. Very nice looking car. I think I’d have tears in my eyes too if I was the original owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Welcome to the club Dave!!! She is beautiful!!! Great color combo as said , but 2 questions. First does the interior smell like a new car, because it looks brand new!? Second i hope you offered that 70ish old woman that you left crying a ride any time she wanted or at least a promise to call her when your big meets happen!? lol Great looking car CONGRATS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Welcome Dave, beautiful car for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714024SPEED Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Welcome ! Love the color combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangeba Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Great looking Monte! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsorg Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 welcome to a great club, roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Great find, great looking Monte....welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Beautiful car you have there Dave . I am sure that it commands a lot of attention everywhere you go !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarnette Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Wow! What a great find! Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCfan Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Welcome to the club and forums, Dave! Your beautiful '71 brings back lots of memories. I am partial to gold first gens with white vinyl tops and cream interiors as my first new car out of college was the '70 version of yours. Congratulations on a great find! Enjoy her and the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 On 4/13/2022 at 5:18 AM, 714024SPEED said: Welcome ! Love the color combo Love the color of your cream colored one there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 4/13/2022 at 4:51 AM, willie said: Welcome to the club Dave!!! She is beautiful!!! Great color combo as said , but 2 questions. First does the interior smell like a new car, because it looks brand new!? Second i hope you offered that 70ish old woman that you left crying a ride any time she wanted or at least a promise to call her when your big meets happen!? lol Great looking car CONGRATS!!! I told her and her husband if they find themselves in southern Oregon to give me a call. This year's western meet was less than 30 miles from my house...very sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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