I got my dream car!

I have a little story :)
Friday evening I was heading to the mall when I spotted this beautiful car. My dream car was driving right beside me and I was da-rooling. As I turned left, he turned right and that's when I squealed-- a for sale sign in the window! I stalked it like prey, where was it turning, I needed to hunt it down! To my delight, it quickly turned into the McDonalds parking lot and that's when i made my move! U-E!!! I raced my little red car to meet it's future big brother and met Mel, the owner.
He was the sweetest man, wore a jacket that matched his car and we talked and talked. I asked a million questions with a grin ear to ear. It's very unlike me to show my cards because i'm a wheeler and a dealer, but I couldn't help it... i wanted to buy this wagon so bad! 
The interior and 3 rows of seats sold me! I took down Mel's number and drove to Keith's work (btw, we're back together, YAAAY) to tell him that I wanted to (was going to) buy this car!  Keith took this pic of me while I babbled on and on about how great it was. Being a car guy, Keith said he would take a look under the hood for me, so we set up a test drive that evening!
We drove the car and it was the sweetest ride I've ever been in! The car is a 74 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (similar to That 70s show Vista Crusier) and has only has 60,000 original miles, original paint, amazing condition and no restoration. It's minty! PLUS-- a beautiful inside-of-a-banana-yellow paint with woodgrain and plaid interiors. Hai-yai-yai! Oh- and an 8-track and roll down back window (and a Rocket 455 motor, but I'm more about the color scheme)!
I went home and slept on it, woke up, and knew it was right for me :) I went to the bank and...
He's all mine!!
(lol, click on the above pic for my full, sincere expression)
Drove to my sisters house and took 8 people for a ride, then folded down the seats and headed off to pick up furniture across the city :) I'm storing the wagon through the winter to keep it in great condition, then this spring/summer/fall, we're taking Manitoba by storm!
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Oh, and you might wonder what I named him? Well, my best friend Jill has a '76 Boler Trailer named Eggie... so my wagon is appropriately named, Bacon :) Totally doing a "Bacon and Eggie" photoshoot next summer with vintage suitcases on the roofracks :)

61 comments:

  1. Woah. That's a match made in heaven! ;)
    I am so happy for you.

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  2. congrats! & what a dream car it is. you look wonderful in that driver seat :D enjoy it.

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  3. That is the best car I've ever seen. The interior is a delight! Bacon is the find of the century. He's the cutest little wagon that ever was. :)
    I grew up in a family car quite similar to this, so have a soft spot for the wood paneled wagons of yesteryear.
    Caren

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  4. @libliz on Twitter10/27/2010 05:02:00 pm

    I am so incredibly jealous. I love your new car! The dash & steering column remind me of my grandmother's old Chevrolet Impala. I can't remember the year but she had that car until the early 2000s, I think. It was huge but not as big as your Olds.
    That roll-down back window is really sweet!

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  5. Sweet banana interior! Now you need a matching jacket! The luck you have finding such a sweet ride in mint condition! Bacon found the perfect new mama :)

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  6. That is awesome! Loved reading this story!

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  7. Wow!!!! How awesome! For a '74 it sure looks like it's in amazing shape, what a steal! Congrats! You look soooo happy, lol :)

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  8. She is a fantastic car. Love the interior!

    xo Erin

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  9. It's amazing! I'm so happy for you!!!

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  10. that's awesome LA, I am so happy for you! Bacon has a good home!

    xoxo~meg

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  11. Congrats on the new car!
    Cool ride!! We used to have the exact same one in the 80's...love the name!!
    Have fun with it!

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  12. LA! This is amazing! I seriously LOLed when I clicked to enlarge that photo of you in your new car! FANTASTIC find - totally meant to be! Yay Bacon! xx-Simone

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  13. What an amazing car! I've been in desperate need of a minivan to hold all my kids, but this car is WAY cooler!

    Congrats!

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  14. That's pretty sweet, congratulations!

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  15. Ahhh! I Loveee This! Ever Since That 70's Show I've Been Dreaming Of Owning A Car With A Similar Sort Of Feel! Congrats (x10)! (:

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  16. Great car babe! Looking forward to going on a road trip next year. Love you

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  17. **AMAZING**! EEEEEEE!!!! :D yay for you!!

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  18. LOL!!!! That is so awesome!! I grew up in a station wagon myself and am starting to feel nostalgic! ....the best thing about a roll down back window??....THE TAILGATE!!!! Congratulations on the great find!!

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  19. Those plaid seats are incredible!

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  20. OH MY GOSH! This car is sooooo you LA!!!! <333

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  21. sweetness! girl, it looks amazing and perfect for you! i LOVE it!! so excited. :)

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  22. i love that car -- congratulations!

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  23. That's so amazing! The car looks great for it's age too! LUCKY!

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  24. That is amazing! i'm so happy for you:) (about keith and the car..hehe)
    I can't believe that beauty was driving around wpg and i never saw it!

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  25. Aw well look at you! hehe That is very cool, nothing like finding your car soul mate. It's awesome, and totally ment to be! x

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  26. Awwww congrats! It's ridiculously cute! and your expression in that picture...*speechless* Happy for you!

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  27. what a find!!! congrats on the new car!!! :)

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  28. you are so cheesy! i love it! rockin' car!

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  29. When I read this I thought, "Ahhhhhhhhhh!" That is SO fun for you! My husband drives a classic mini (seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tysoncall/4754470256/ ) and my goodness, my goodness, classics are so fun. I am really excited for you. Your face and expression was just so darn cute! Yay!

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  30. SO fun. Love the interior. So happy for you!! Love the photos.

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  31. I just have to say even though I read your blog I don't post that often I think that car is so you!

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  32. WOW I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! THAT IS A BEAUTE!!!!!!!!!
    How awesome it must feel! you totally SCORED!

    xo
    B

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  33. Congrats on the new ride! And now you have something extraordinary to look forward to all winter! And it's wonderful that the car seems just as practical as it is uniquely charming!

    And I ALSO love your conversion chart! :P

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  34. oh my gosh, you are driving a boat! Does it go "beep beep beep" when you back up? :)

    I live in a country of tiny cars, and generally hate cars, and drive a bicycle, and you got ME excited about this oldsmobile -- good post!!

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  35. Congrats! That car is wicked awesome and totally you! I I hope you two have many happy years and adventures together!

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  36. Oooo - that is so exciting! It definitely sounds like fate. Congrats, L-A!!

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  37. Aweeeeeesome!!! We had Custom Cruiser (couple of them) when I was growing up! Of course growin up in Lansing, Mi home of Oldsmobile Heaven they were everywhere!! U'll luv it!!! It is a Cherry!!
    Maybe road trip to Southern Cali? Come Visit! Shanti

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  38. Oh. My. Gosh. COOLEST CAR EVER! I'm so totally jelly!

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  39. I LOVE this story, and your car!!!

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  40. That is so awesome LA!
    your expressions are PRICELESS oh my gosh haha :)
    <3 moorea

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  41. Fabulous!!! You need your very own vintage trailer now too. =)

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  42. OMG your expression is pure joy and I swear I can hear the SQUEEL all the way here in Michigan :) Great find and stalk!

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  43. Your most awesome find ever? That's a pretty sweet and fun-looking ride, Leigh Ann! Congrats and enjoy!

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  44. Congratulations! It feels so good to finally get that car of your dreams. I hope you enjoy it and it takes you on a lot of awesome adventures!

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  45. wow, that's awesome! my parents had a similar one and i can remember riding in the back with my 3 siblings.

    oh, and i like your KM/mile conversion post-it!

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  46. omg what a CAR o_O
    Beautiful, stunning, amazing!
    Have fun :)

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  47. raddest.car.ever! that plaid interior is the jam!
    i nominate this as the BEST VINTAGE FIND OF THE YEAR!

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  48. Can I just say your excitement had me laughing out loud! I've loved reading your adventures LOL-- please come on over and see what we are doing- http://craftylifeandstyle.blogspot.com we are new and would love some encouragement!

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  49. Wow- the inside is to die for! You look so flipping happy in the photos, it's cute. Congrats, hope you and Bacon have lots of fun together!!

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  50. He's incredible!! I love that you spotted him while driving!
    yaaaay for Bacon x

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  51. What a freaking good find! When I was little we had a metallic green station wagon. I loved sitting in the way back- it faced backwards. LOVE THIS!

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  52. What a great find? I would love to find a 1964 Ford Falcon Futura to go with my 1964 Ranch House.

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  53. Aaah! I envy you! I love that model. It's so vintage and classy. I checked out some Indy used cars with my sister last week, and we also found well, recent and current models. The Indianapolis used car dealership also have 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Suprem.
    Anyway, congrats to your new ride! Yey!

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  54. Well, that must be your lucky day, Leigh–Ann. Maybe it is really ‘your time’ to finally have your long time dream car. Mel is a very kind man. He treated you well and provided you with all the important details that you need to know about the car. Congratulations! And I like the name Bacon, by the way. It suits the color of your wagon. :)

    Junior Perrera

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  55. Congratulations, Leigh-Ann. It was a very exciting day for you and the best part was that you finally got to have your dream car. I’m quite sure Mel is happy for having you as his buyer. The car is still looking really beautiful, which speaks volumes of how much Mel took care of his car.

    Leisa Dreps

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