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I was fifteen years young-itching to get behind the wheel of my first vehicle. A young man’s dream is to turn sixteen and finally get the privilege of driving; the freedom involved in this privilege is just a thrill to teenagers in general. I, myself, have always wanted a car that was unlike any other car; I wanted a car that was fast, stylish, and purred like a kitten. White has always been my favorite color in a vehicle, so I kept my eyes open for a white car to call mine. Little did I realize, my brother had a white car that matched up to my expectations. It was a solid white Roush Mustang, and he had owned it ever since he was a sophomore in highschool; I never dreamed he would sell it, but somehow my dad talked him into parting with it. My dream had come true. It was white, fast, and unique; it was exactly what I had been looking for. …show more content…
Ever since my younger days I had always wanted a mustang, but never dreamed I would get one as soon as I turned sixteen. Although I loved the car, it had many flaws.The smell of the inside was similar to that of a wet dog. This was due to the time my brother left the windows down, and it happened to come a rainstorm that day. This was a burden, but it could be fixed with a black ice air freshener. I would buy a three pack of these tree-shaped air fresheners and hang them around the rear view mirror giving the car a clean, irresistible smell. The mirror also reflected not only my image, but a picture of my girlfriend; this was one of my favorite features of the car, my own special touch. Every now and again, my exhaust hanger would break, causing the exhaust pipe to hit the bottom of the car; this made an awful clinking and clunking noise every time I hit a small bump. This was annoying, but it was nothing a welder could not
In the twentieth century, the introduction of the motor vehicle in the United States became not only noteworthy, but also vital in the development of modern American civilization. This technologically complex machine led citizens to vast future dependence on the invention. While mobility was suddenly not limited to alternative, more convoluted options such as railroad stations or bicycles, yet copiously amplified to aid convenience and expanded leisure opportunities. From auto-racing to redesigning infrastructure, motor vehicles allowed progression, digression, and essentially uttermost change to the lifestyles of the American people. This radical idea of the automobile permeated throughout America with most, if not all, credit renowned to Henry Ford.
The racecar was not the most creative or what some would call beautifully designed. But the owner and his father worked for weeks on that little wooden block to turn it into something the ten-year-old boy could be proud to race. A previous race showed what needed to be done for a car to make it in the top five. After careful designing, sanding, painting, and graphite the car was finished.
When I was fourteen I began the search for a vehicle. I want to find an older truck or muscle car to fix up and have done by the time I got my driver’s license. So every day I would search the web for what would be the best looking, easiest to work on, and cheapest vehicle I could find. I fell in love with the look of the square body Chevy short bed trucks and it was all the things I was looking for; the hunt was on for the one for me.
Over time, there have been several technological advancements that have shaped the world in which we live and are familiar with today, and one advancement, in particular, that has influenced American society significantly is the automobile. Since the automobile’s beginning, it has continuously been improved and modified pushing the rest of technology to keep up with its rapid pace of innovation. Americans have frequently taken advantage of the automobile’s many benefits, but what they often fail to realize is that the automobile has given American society more than just the luxury of driving. In fact, the automobile has influenced this nation and the people within it both historically and culturally
When I turned twenty-two I was excited to purchase my first car, I had been saving for 5 years in order to obtain the car of my dreams. I knew exactly what I wanted, all the “bells and whistles”, and I knew exactly what I was willing to pay and not a penny more. I thought I had a strong knowledge of the sales and pricing of the particular car I was hoping to buy, because I had done my research for weeks browsing and comparing the Sunday car ads. I was assured that my knowledge of the sales would get me a fair price and a great deal. However, my overconfidence and naivety, in the “creepy” sales tactics used by the dealership, made me unaware of the three hour nightmare that was about to ensue; leaving me brokenhearted, angry and vowing to never step foot on a car lot again.
Reader need to be familiar with the information because it hard to understand. Personally, for me it was harder to read than any other book I read. Readers need to be fully with both theory and all the information drawn from different rules that they need to follow in order to engage the whole with the narrative. This book discuss how Americans love for cars and how automobile used to be an important part of American identity. People who live outside the country may want to read this because it shows how cars became a big trend in American history. To assist, his readers, Seiler includes the following aid in his book: Index, pictures, timelines. Seiler include pictures in the book by having on page 53 showing women driving cars and making the automobile a fashion accessory in the late 1890. He also includes timelines, for example “A 1936 driving manual packer quotes affirms driving as training for citizenship: “learning to drive must be closely connect with learning to live… you cannot teach people to be good driver must be closely connected with learning to live …... You cannot teach people to be good drivers without teaching them the same kind of things that make them good citizens” (Seiler 67). In each time, he would talk about specific time event for that specific time. Lastly, he also has an
really neat car that not many other people had. Than the next thing I would do
Power and control are objects every human seeks. The car has given the average man control over his environment to a degree not accessible anywhere else in his daily routine. The automobile provides something that individuals can be comfortable in, own and slowly master. The driver has complete control over his/her speed, a speed greater than one they could achieve on their own. They have power over the temperature in the car, how there seat is adjusted and what music they listen to. This constant control gives the driver a sense of security.
I got my car right before the beginning of summer. Brand new was not an option so I opted for a shiny-black, used Jeep Liberty. It was not in meant condition, but I was just exstatic as long as it had air conditioning that might just turn my fingers blue with frostbite. I had my car for a total of four months, however, before it became an unsightly crime scene. How did my car get wrecked one might ask? It all boils down to one decision I made. One bad choice could destroy a lot of things, so don’t let people convince you into making rash decisions. That was my mistake, and I'm still paying for it.
Dylon Garrison College Essay Ever since I was a young I always wanted to have a nice, expensive, and brand new car. Just the feeling behind riding in one of these cars alone made me want to get this nice car for myself to drive. My mom had a mustang and a Camaro at one point, and I just loved the feel of riding in a nice car. The day I turned 16 I received a 2000 Chevy Tahoe. The old thing was blue and scratched up all on the body.
As my left foot lands in front of my right I pounder all of the things that the blame can be put on. My mind is racing from on thought to the next, but I am finally able to hone in on an idea. The light pole! That's it! There was nothing illuminating the black pavement on which I was driving on.
It was a Sunday afternoon in late autumn when the leaves were beginning to change colors. We had gone to church, changed into lounging clothes, and eaten a scrumptious dinner of fried fish and hush puppies. My dad and I had been arguing all day about whether or not I was ready to take the family truck out for a ride. He continually encouraged me by saying, “Once you learn how to drive, you’ll love it! You just have to be comfortable behind the wheel.”
In addition to the shop, there are things within the shop that have stories to them, making it what it is, such as the toolbox, Mustang, and Bronco. The Mustang was my dad's and it has been his since it was first manufactured. We were going to restore it to its original look that was established from my dad's artistic ability. Designing it with gloss black and flames coming from both fender wells. It had 20 inch racing slicks with a 4:11 positive track pushing 400 horses with its 302 boss engine. I remember how it used to smell, like hot dust leather and it used to suck me back in the seat almost giving me whiplash. We called The "Stang." It has been wrecked but only has a minor dent in its front right fender. The engine is now in my dad's 79 Ford but the
Once we got there we greeted my aunt and cousins, my uncle was still at working at the time. After we greeted everyone and had a small talk, my dad asked if it was fine if we looked at the car and she had said yes and led us to the backyard. The car was a black 2006 Acura TL with black interior, the day was rainy and the car had droplets from the rain so It was difficult to look for flaws around the exterior, i sat in the car and it was clean all around with the exception of a small dent on the roof, which wasn't a big deal. At first I wasn't really a big fan of it until I started doing research on them and the whole TL community, there's a cult following for this car and especially this generation.
I needed a vehicle that was the right balance of reliability and low cost. The first place that I went to go look was my family members, my grandparents had stopped driving and my parents had an extra car now. The car was a 2008 kia rio base package, I actually did not want the car when I first saw it because the lack of options on the inside. The car had no Powered insides, No power windows, power locks, and had a smell of old person/death. Nevertheless it was the best option for me because my parents only wanted $500, the price was right.