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I purchased my first automobile, this 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, model new from Farrenkoff Chevrolet in Garfield, New Jersey. In September 1974 I paid $4,600 for it, and this automobile is popping 50 years previous this yr. I credit score my entire household for me nonetheless proudly owning the automobile. My father and two brothers shared the automobile. But I particularly credit score my mother, who co-signed the mortgage. My mother additionally nicknamed it “NEFE” (in Greek it means “bride”), since I used to be at all times together with her.
The automobile is in mint situation and underwent a 100% body off restoration in 2012. It is totally inventory exterior in Metalic Bronze (with decals), and I’ve the inventory motor Super T-10 transmission in storage. Some of the upgrades to it embody a GM Performance Parts ZZ 430 crate motor with a 5-speed Tremic transmission.
I’ve fifty years of tales with this Camaro; it’s a part of me. I need to throw a birthday celebration for it to have fun, however my spouse and three sons assume I’m nuts. I nonetheless love this automobile!
–Dimitrios (Jim), New York
