My Political Reeducation-Remembering New York’s 1977 riots, 40 years later

Frontpagemagazine ^ | July 14, 2017 | Fred Siegel

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'77 Lincoln Town Coupe

[angcat]

Don’t I wish this hunk was around!

[angcat]

My first car was a Pontiac Grand Lemans 1975. I bought it in 1982 when I graduated high school.

[bankwalker]

The good old days! Son of Sam was roaming around and the Yankees were kick ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A great time to be a New Yorker indeed.

.. and Bob Grant

Bob Grant during the 1977 Blackout 7.13.1977

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My first car was a '72 Oldsmobile 88. Eight cylinders, 454 engine. Lime green was the color.

1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88

My first was a 73 Buick Regal, almost identical to the 74 below. White with burgundy interior and padded landau roof, with factory mag rims.

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My first car was a Pontiac Grand Lemans 1975. I bought it in 1982 when I graduated high school.

Did it look anywhere near as good as this one...

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.. and Bob Grant

My brother ("Jimmy from Brooklyn") was a frequent caller to his program.

[SamAdams76]

That was it! Parallel parking was quite the challenge. I remember leaving my keys inside and using a wire coat-hanger to get the door lock open.

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Lol! No wonder you don’t miss it.

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1973 Buick Electra 225

[Jane Long]

Interesting ad, for that ‘77 Lincoln. What’s up with the bromance going on? Funny to see, considering where we are, today.

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Lol. The one on the left appears to be a woman in a pants suit.

[angcat]

Yes it was beautiful the color was baby blue. When I put the car in drive it would just take off without gas that's how powerful it was. Also the dash board lights never worked right I had to hit the dash for them to come on. lol
I think I paid $1800.00.

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[bankwalker]

I remember Jimmy from Brooklyn ...

Does he know Frank from Queens and/or John from Staten Island?

[angcat]

Almost but not quite. I will look online and post. I would love to have that car today.

[RightGeek]

I am old enough to remember the “stripped and abandoned car” crisis in NYC in the 70s - http://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2014/09/new-york-citys-stripped-and-abandoned.html

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Don’t know if he knows them personally. But he surely knows of them.

[Flying Circus]

The “beauty” of ‘70s cars is strictly a matter of taste. Lincoln is the most uninspired of modern luxury brands (though Cadillac is the 10years+ reigning champion of downright ugly cars and Acura a reliable second place).