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Auggie

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6. I started in a manual. A 356C Porsche. I was 11.

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Sun Jul 7, 2024, 04:30 PM

Jul 2024

My grandfather let me drive his AMC Muscle Car Javelin across fields when I was 14. Four speed with an 8 cylinder. A beast. Took my drivers test in a manual Opel GT. Owned two VWs with manuals.

I love them. It engages you in driving. If I had enough money I'd have one in the garage right now.

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Baby, Can You Drive My Car? Not If It's a Stick Shift - WSJ [View all] question everything Jul 2024 OP

Since I was 16... 'Learned the hard way when I bought a car my Dad did not approve and he merely dropped me off hlthe2b Jul 2024 #1

A lot of cars still have manual shifting. Mosby Jul 2024 #2

It's amusing to look back anciano Jul 2024 #3

after writing in print for 20 years (work place writing) I had to practice my cursive again. BlueWaveNeverEnd Jul 2024 #7

Started in an automatic Old Crank Jul 2024 #4

The condition of the clutch may affect that pedal. Arne Jul 2024 #5

I started in a manual. A 356C Porsche. I was 11. Auggie Jul 2024 #6

My husband tried to teach our daughters and me to drive a standard Marthe48 Aug 2024 #8