Teenagers / Classic Cars ??

my two cents, being an uncle to I've lost count :)

Life is short and if all we think about is safety, our kids will grow up scared and not enjoy the wonders of the world. Sure new cars have air bags etc. but they are also made of thinner flimsier material and lack any individuality, and personal interest. A kid wants an old car - cool will they work on it, expand their mind, develop common sense and some aptitudes, staying away from the TV and computer. WOW -

I'm pretty sure everyone on here survived their childhood. I had a honda hit my 69 charger back in 1987 - low impact rear end hit. broke my exhaust hangers and i drove 200 plus more miles home - she pushed the honda onto the shoulder for the tow truck as it was totalled. yes we have cell phones now - thats a parenting issue - catch them using it - take away the car or the phone BE A PARENT - lets smarten our kids up - did we have to answer a phone when we were kids - NO. we own the phone it doesnt own us.

the death rate on these new cars that are shorter than 100 inch wheelbase is 50% higher than anything longer. so how valuable is your kid vs gas mileage.

I agree on the Duster or dart or a truck - you cant beat a truck (although I prefer 70's fords or 80s GMCs)
My girlfriends daughter loves my old cars - went to a car show and fell in love with 64/65 barracudas. found one and we are building it. her walls are old plymouth ads and she is learning all about the equipment she uses (including the car) - is she way smarter now than her BFs that drive a new car - yes - proud of her? - HECK yes.

Go for it - LIVE