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Regrets of the Formerly Young

            When I was mere teenager, Ford introduced what would become one of their greatest successes, the Ford Mustang as seen in this photo.  Because the 1964 Mustang was introduced in April rather than in fall as cars had been for years, fans call the first ones produced, 1964-1/2 Mustangs and later ones the 1965 Mustang.

Ford estimated they would sell around 100,000 in the first year but exceeded that number in the first three months and would sell over 1 million in the first eighteen months.

Some of the most popular songs in cultures throughout the world have personal regrets as their theme.  In 1961 the unforgettable voice of Roy Orbison was heard on his release “Crying” as he lamented the familiar story of a broken love.  This recording has been called one of the 500 greatest songs of all time.

One of the problems with regrets in our lives is when the situation that produced them happened, we did not have the foresight to recognize what is going on in front of us.  

It is a lot easier to recognize missed opportunities when our eyes dim, our gait becomes stiffened and our minds wander the dusty memories of the past.  However, not all of our regrets center around people.

After my freshman year in college, I planned a solo summer trip adventure to California and needed a reliable car.  I looked at several used Mustangs but ended up choosing a trendy 1963 Chevrolet Corvair that my dad warned me was a pile of junk.  

However, my current squeeze at that time really liked the Corvair so you can guess whose opinion won out.  I drove that little white cripple to California and back but by my second tank of gas I stopped at an auto parts store and bought a case of oil, something I did several times on my odyssey.  

Today, those Mustangs I looked at before I bought my mistake on wheels are worth $20,000, give or take.  My old Corvair?  The last time I checked at the junkyard I was told I could have it for $100 but would need someone to haul it.

(Photographed in Isanti County, MN)

Taken on: July 3, 2024

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