Cars I Loved and Lost

John Reddie was just twelve years old when his mother bought him his first car. It was a 1935 Plymouth rumble-seat coupe and cost just $15. This was the beginning of his lifelong love of and fascination with vintage American cars.<p>In this memoir Reddie gives a glimpse of his life as he reflects on all of the cars he's owned and all of the cars he could have owned. From the misadventures to the successes Cars I Loved and Lost narrates a trip down memory lane-from the first car that actually ran to the first car he actually drove. With a few repair tips included Reddie's story recalls fond memories through the lens of the automobile.<p><i>Apparently I am not alone in my fondness for these gems. People invest considerable time and money into these cars and why? Well maybe they share my appreciation for them in other words; they too grew up with these automobiles. They remind us of a different time back when we were younger and carefree when our biggest worry was having enough gasoline to get around for a day or so even though it cost twenty five cents a gallon.</i>