1976

In 1976 I was four years old. I don't remember much but I do remember how amped everybody was about the bicentennial.  That year for christmas my brother and I got a spirit of 76 train set and a Tyco stars and stripes slot car track. My dad seemed to play with them more than us, but I loved them just the same. Everybody was getting in on the action. The whole world looked red white and blue.

Probably my favorite is the Bicentennial Harleys . The company, then owned by AMF, was getting their ass kicked and in 76 they were the only motorcycle company who could capitalize on Bicentennial fever. If I could have any bike it would be a Bicentennial Sportster. The graphics are perfect.

Barney the Dude.

I know it's corny, but I love the the Andy Griffith show before Don Knotts left.

4 doors.

The ongoing debate over weather or not 4 doors are cool is wore out. In the end I think they operate under a definite handicap but there are some clear examples out there that demonstrate they can really bring it.

1941 Coachcraft Caddy wagon

Coachcraft built this perfect 41 Cadillac wagon for famous cowboy star Will Starrett. The top photo really shows it's true glory with the skirts and black walls. It kind of loses something with those doughnut radials and roof rack but the original is stunning.

57 Jack James Watson built Buick.

You will know I won the Lotto when you see this car recreated.

Gretsch Eldo.

I don't know the story, but someones livin right.

The Gauntlet

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