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First 'drove' a 1949 Plymouth I found in Grandpa's barn. It had a semi-automatic transmission and I got to 4th in the empty pig lot next to the barn. Clutch to start off, let up on gas to shift to 2nd, then clutch to 3rd then let off to 4th. Not much room to drive but heady for a 10 year old. I had to back it into the barn since there wasn't enough room to turn. First owned was a 1958 MGA Coupe, but my first "married" car was a 1959 Mercedes with four on the tree. Had to buy old cheap stuff because we didn't have any money. Both of us E3s in the AF. My older brother bought a 1964 Pontiac GTO that screamed. 6.5 liter, 4speed close ratio Hurst floor shift, Factory Holly 6 pack carbs, and it was a convertible. Only drove it when he wasn't looking and the only vehicle I ever watched the gas gauge drop when I put my foot in it. He chose the girl over the car and I am not sure if it was the right choice even if they are coming up on 50.