How many GTs are Owned by Seniors?

[kinchy]

I be 68 in a week and love my loud and fast 18 GT

Those wheels and sneakers look great!

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[OldPhart]

Senior threads rule! Just had to say that. Only 52, but look forward to it.

Hi - Don’t be in a hurry to get to seniorhood. At that point you’re on the descending slope of the Bell Curve of life and health problems are on the horizon. Don’t get me wrong, it can be great to be retired if that is your choice. One of the best advantages of retirement is being master of your own time - assuming your spouse allows it. Another advantage is you get to start spending all that money you saved, like on cars... Bruce

P.S. Old age ain’t for sissies!

 

[kinchy]

Hi - Don’t be in a hurry to get to seniorhood. At that point you’re on the descending slope of the Bell Curve of life and health problems are on the horizon. Don’t get me wrong, it can be great to be retired if that is your choice. One of the best advantages of retirement is being master of your own time - assuming your spouse allows it. Another advantage is you get to start spending all that money you saved, like on cars... Bruce

P.S. Old age ain’t for sissies!

Well stated. This chapter has it's issues for sure.

 

[Coosawjack]

72 year old "kid" here......still lovin' nice cars......purty wimmen......and raisin' HELL!!

Well....maybe not too much Hell Raisin' anymore!!

 

[OldPhart]

72 year old "kid" here......still lovin' nice cars......purty wimmen......and raisin' HELL!!

Well....maybe not too much Hell Raisin' anymore!!

Hi - I have a similar saying “I used to like fast women and fast cars. I still like fast cars”... Bruce

 

[Coosawjack]

I know what ya mean Bruce.......FAST CARS even get a little SCARY now!!

 

[OldPhart]

I know what ya mean Bruce.......FAST CARS even get a little SCARY now!!

Hi - You’re right. Of course being older does make a difference, but I chuckle when I read on this forum about all the add-on speed parts people are buying and I’m thinking this damn car already goes fast enough for me and going any faster at my age (78) would be borderline suicidal. Back in the ‘60s, when I was of course invincible, driving my GTO (after leaving the bars) with its skinny bias ply tires, soft suspension, anemic brakes etc, I consider it fortunate we’re having this conversation. Stability control, disc brakes, better suspension systems, etc. have made a big difference, but there’s still a limit even for the best drivers... Bruce

 

[Coosawjack]

You are so right Bruce.......all of those new computer controls and safety gismos can and will get you killed.........MUCH DEEPER IN THE WOODS!!

 

[Joey10A]

All this is a good read. I bought my 18 GT In Jan 2018 and I just turned 60.. Some of my so called friends asked me was I having a mid life crisis. Lol I was like what makes it a mid life thing.. Seriously…. I've had some pretty fast trucks and always drove a truck do to safety and room.. I always wanted a sports car but raising kids put a hold on that. After owning it for 2 years I got to say I love it and should have owned one years ago.

 

[Wylie C]

Those wheels and sneakers look great!

Those wheels and sneakers look great!

Thanks Kinchy I have more mods coming, just waiting for the parts to arrive. It will look like this when done----maybe add stripes'

 

[IPOGT]

I know what ya mean Bruce.......FAST CARS even get a little SCARY now!!

I couldn't imagine putting a supercharger on my GT. I agree. Much respect for the car.

 

[Armageddon Turbo]

Love of Mustangs does not go away with age. Unfortunately ability to get in and out can

 

[kinchy]

Love of Mustangs does not go away with age. Unfortunately ability to get in and out can

Definitely agree - I half crawl out of mine. My driveway is an incline making it even more entertaining. When I go to gym I look around before I start exiting.
Part of being a senior piloting a hot rod with a tight cockpit I guess...

 

[Clump]

Guess I should update - Upgraded to a '19 PP2 a couple of months ago and in about 1 week I turn 60.

 

[kinchy]

Guess I should update - Upgraded to a '19 PP2 a couple of months ago and in about 1 week I turn 60.

Kudos on the photography

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