My 2nd kid is almost 16 and has had his drivers permit for a while.

A few days ago he called me at work. He was so excited he could. not. speak. in complete. sentences.

He's been saving some $ from lawn mowing and found a truck for sale that he could almost afford.

He was in the Safeway parking lot, and the truck had a "For Sale" sign on it. I went through a couple questions, certain that the answers would reveal to his 15 year old brain that he does not want a broken down turd.

What year, make and model? 1980 Ford F150 Ranger Package. Standard cab short box.
Engine? 300 straight six
Trans? Manual 4 speed
Body? Nice
Interior? Like new Dad!
Miles? 76k, supposedly original
4x4? Yes

Hmmmm.....sounds too good to be true. Walk away son.

He started talking painful gibberish, so I agreed to come down and take a look.

I was surprised. Original owner. All records. Inside was really nice. It drove straight and true. Everything works, even the A/C.

It has rust behind the wheel well and in the bed (rubber bed mat).

Through a little negotiating, my son and I own a new to us Ford. I've been driving it. It's boringly reliable so far. It makes me wonder why I'm making payments on my Tundra....

The magic of youth and a nice 4x4!
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