This is How I’ve Been Rollin
Cars are the primary mode of transport in Saudi, there are buses on main roads, but they do not run on a known schedule.
So I was very lucky to have this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, black beauty for a couple of days, my son and I love it, this car goes “vroom vroooom” as he says… and he also says “I like this car”… that makes two of us 
It is a project my brother and his friend are working on, and is a work in progress, and had I been back for good I would’ve bought it in a heartbeat… It brings back so many memories.
When I was a teenager, “the cool” uncle (everybody has one, mine had Jheri curls) had one of these, and it worked without a key and an older cousin and I would check if it had gas before we took it without permission for a joy ride, Saudi was safe enough back then for him to leave the t-top open all the time and trust that no one would take it, plus the sound of the engine was enough to wake up the neighborhood.
One of my best friends in the States had one also, so this car was always present in one way or another in my life. As I said, had I been staying, I would’ve bought it in a heartbeat, it is a gas guzzler, and EPA eat your heart out I don’t care about global warming when I drive this car… Yes, this is coming from a guy who only owned and still owns four cylinder cars most of his life… And I do recycle but a little indulgence is good for the soul… right?
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Jan 01, 2010 @ 07:56:59
One might consider purchasing such a car a recycling in its own right, or a renew, reuse, recycle as a friend says.
On the other hand, “a project my brother and his friend are working on” and “a work in progress”, hmmm. Maybe give them a little more time on it.
On the other hand a black beauty that goes vroom vroooom sounds irresistible.
4 cylinders? Seen the latest “2 chevaux” (“deuche” AKA “the duck”) from Citroën (Citroën 2CV)?
http://photos.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_435/car_photo_217516_5.jpg
Ah the memories–bone jarring, body rattling, and spine dislocating, but the memories, and somehow always through mountains (Alps, Rif) or along a beach (Santander, Essaouira).
Alas, more chug chug than vroom vrooom (that last vrooom sounds more like your driving style LOL
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Jan 03, 2010 @ 04:10:12
“One might consider purchasing such a car a recycling in its own right” big LOL to that one
Thanks Chiara
Jan 03, 2010 @ 06:43:28
You are welcome!
I don’t understand the LOL, but then I once bought a computer to match the power bar I won in a dance contest so perhaps there are consumer issues I don’t understand. LOL
Jan 02, 2010 @ 09:09:56
Speaking about classic cars… you just revived my urge to drive one of these one day..
http://www.carenvy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/img_0338-1024×768.jpg
http://www.jaguar-club.de/Jaguar-Modelle/Jaguar-E-Type_S2-schw.jpg
Jan 03, 2010 @ 04:11:55
DW, nothing like a nice well taken care of vintage car, you can feel the love it received from previous owners I guess
If u have the chance to drive one, don’t let it slip
Thanks
Jan 03, 2010 @ 06:22:31
I like a little vintage house to go with my vintage car–but I’m thinking that is really girlie!
http://www.au-chateau.com/BarreVintageCar_med.jpg
Jan 05, 2010 @ 03:43:13
OMG, memories come back flooding.
Nice post…
Jan 14, 2010 @ 17:13:45
thats a beauty
Its on my wishlist along with a the new Camaro or the limited edition autobot Camaro
http://cdn.cbsi.com.au/story_media/339297616/chevy-camaro-transformers-edition_7.jpg
Jan 23, 2010 @ 15:11:08
sounds like my hankering after an old Ford Mustang.. someday! But that car would have been fun to cruise around in for a few days..
Jan 23, 2010 @ 20:02:39
Hey Martyn, thanks for the comment, an old Ford Mustang is a favorite of mine also
Feb 08, 2010 @ 15:09:11
heeey
what’s my car doing here
hahahaha
I hope you enjoyed the ride and your son looked so cute while he was in the car
Feb 08, 2010 @ 15:28:18
My brother is here
I am not sure if u were here for me or to see pictures of the car
Miss u man
Jun 27, 2010 @ 22:35:30
Love this picture. My wife had one just like it back in 1980. Really fun car to drive. Your’s looks to be in good shape. I’m a chevrolet camaro guy myself. Teh new ones really look great.
Aug 30, 2010 @ 12:21:08
The Camaro is my fav. When I’m not riding my motorcycle I’m in my Camaro. I had one back in my high school days and finally decided to buy another last year. Cool car.