The Random Automotive

It’s said that time flies.  No kidding.  I can’t even remember the last time I posted something on this site, and I don’t even want to look.  I also can’t believe I’ve owned my 1971 Ford Torino 500 for 10 years! For those who don’t know, in the state of Florida, after owning a vehicle (having it registered) for 10 years, the DMV will send you a new license plate automatically.  This year, I was shocked when I thought I was getting my little registration sticker in the mail, and instead got a piece of stamped metal. Here’s my story of everything that I’ve done to my Torino, and the long term ownership of a classic car.  Heck… There was ever one point when I had to daily drive my classic car, and that was, well, better than expected.  Buckle up, and let’s go. When I First Got It When I first got the Torino, I simply wanted an old school muscle car at a decent price, preferably a Ford.  I found this car on Craigslist, met the guy, talked him down a third ...