Thanksgiving Story
 

Background info:

My car started life as a 79 S model. S model meaning el strippo version. 4 speed, no console, no passenger mirror etc, It was the only one I could afford at the time.
I learned early on the value of junkyard upgrades, so I gradually added most of the missing options, so the notion of keeping it original went away early in its life and went completely out the window when I restored it about twenty years ago. I made major changes and while its still a street car that rides fairly well, it has had every system drastically modified. But it handles, accelerates and turns far better than it did in its prior life, I love it.

Time passes however and original cars start to be worth more and gain a certain attractiveness that comes only with time and I start yearning for an original version to go along with my highly modified baby. So I was interested in this:

https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati.../#post11836558

It is almost the twin of my car at its birth, S model, 4 speed, same color and totally original and complete, not in perfect condition but completely unmolested, even the exhaust system, and radio faceplate is still intact, hell I think even the electric antenna is the stock one.

But the timing was not good. Been on a spending spree lately and I know my wife would never go for it. What I didnt know was my son knew I was watching it on E-bay and when I didn't bid, he and my daughter did, in secret, and when he arrived for Thanksgiving dinner today he had this:
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Seems this is my birthday and Christmas present this year. I was speechless.

Congratulations on the new addition! That's a cool story, thanks for sharing.

Good dad makes good kids, good kids do good thing. Beautiful!

Wow that's awesome!

Yes, I am blessed with two wonderful children, who have grown into really good people.

congrats robert. wondered who got it.

You brought them up right Robert. Great kids and fine adults.

This is what you've been talking about for the last couple of years, only better.

What a find, and the perfect new owner. That SA will turn 50 years old still looking pretty much the same.

We need a couple shots of your two white SA's side by side! Maybe even include the Miata, to make us all jealous.

Wow, what a story - congratulations!

Wow... for a car guy, that's the ultimate story. Are your kids available for adoption?

I saw that one one ebay too. Looked nice. Now its time for some S model steelies or waffles. I have a set of nice waffles with new tires Ill sell, or trade for some go fast goodies you may have laying around.

I figured you would get a kick out of it. I FINALLY have a proper OGTA ride, complete with 12A, Nikki and even the rats nest! (You know, I will need some of your rats nest expertise to keep it going).

I do need to address the wheels, I will PM you.

Cool story and congratulations. Looks like the beginings of another family. Like kids, each car can have its own personality and identity, one modified and one stock. They each are rewarding in their own ways.

Nice car, great story, you should be proud of your kids

Throw the children into the photo and make it a family affair.

This made my day. Absolutely wonderful.
Thanks for sharing.

Agreed, we need a family shot.

The SA's, the kids, the wife, the Miata and Robert.

Perfect Harmony.

I also have some Wine interior bits left and lots of OEM 1980 parts if you need anything. Looks complete though.

Robert you have a PM about free wheels!

Nice addition, how will you drive both to DGRR!

Congrats Robert,
Good things come to good people!
Hope to see it at deals gap this year.

Excellent car. 79s are the prettiest.