Pat's Mustang

By Frank

The first Ford Mustang came out in April of 1964 and Pat had to have one. (Hers was maroon.)  After getting a loan from the bank she came home with her mustang and a picture of a mustang, cut it into 36 pieces and pinned each piece on her bulletin board. After each monthly payment a slice of the car moved from the bank’s side to her side. 

By Cousin Marie

I have a "fond  memory" of that Mustang.  When I got my learner's permit, Pat offered to teach me how to drive a stick shift.  The car was parked in a downward sloped driveway.  We got into the car and Pat explained to me how to start the car, release the clutch, press on the gas and move the stick shift.  I must have had two left feet, as I couldn't coordinate or maneuver the two pedals.  I would get it started, but as soon as I stepped on the gas it would stall out.  Pat was patient, but after 13 attempts at trying to get the car out of the driveway, Pat suggested that I give up.