Ian found this metallic blue 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS on a classic cars for sale website. He paid $8,500 for it.
The 1967 model was upgraded to include front disc brakes14 inch wheels and a 3 speed automatic 350 engine and rear shock absorbers.
The interior included bucket seats, power windows, rear defrost and an AM/FM stereo system.
Ian bought the car with the intentions of fixing it up and selling it for a profit, to help pay his way through college. He was renting a house near campus along with 3 of his classmates. He spent most nights in the 2 car detached garage, staring at the underside of his Chevelle, with only a space heater to keep him warm on the cold Michigan winter nights. Replacing parts when he could afford them.
His roommates turned out to be very handy under the hood of a car and in between their classes, they would wander out to the garage, beer in hand, offering to help Ian out.
It took over 6 months to fix up the Chevelle to the point where it was safe to drive. Ian and his roommates would pile in the bucket seats and head down to Detroit. Their favorite destination was Greektown, for saginaki and beer. Ian's Chevelle became part of the group. With it's metallic blue paint, it was easy to recognize cruising through the streets of Detroit.
Ian and his roommates ended up keeping the Chevelle through their 4 years of college. It had helped them create too many awesome memories to sell.
The year after graduation, Ian sold his pride and joy to a college freshman from his alma mater, hoping to carry on the memories into the next four years.
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