There are some standard life events that are related to various developmental phases, transitions and accomplishments. These times and events are remembered by most people and incorporated into their nostalgic memories. Among some of the standard milestones most of us encounter are our series of firsts; our first loves, first award, first best friend and of course our first car. Sometimes our first car lasts us longer than our first best friend and first love, while often times the first car also fills both of the other roles. But of course that’s not always the case, and even if it isn’t most people still remember fondly their first car, even if it was a major lemon. In fact, it’s very easy to romanticize various other actives, events and firsts, particularly if one’s first car required a lot of work. The temperamental nature of a clunker can frequently be interpreted as a personality, thus embellishing the personalization of the vehicle. Interestingly, we often have greater patience for the temperamental nature of our vehicle than for some of the most significant people in our lives.
photo by Stevo Arnold
It’s not important really what your first car was, how efficient it ran, or how many friends and members of the opposite sex it could fit into it -okay, these things mattered at the time- what matters most is the nostalgic memory of the times. Your first car could have been a Dodge Neon or a Camaro, it could also have been that legendary favorite Ford Mustang. While sometimes the make and model itself can hold a more significant relevance to your love of the vehicle than its actual functioning capacity and reliability, more often than not, we look back on our first car with extremely fond memories. Details like those perfect Custom wheels and the pin stripes are remembered with a sense of pride. And as we purchase our new vehicles throughout the years, we frequently look back on our first vehicle purchase. What is it about these memories that make them so special? Is the car, the people who road in it with us, or the hard work and effort we placed into not only its purchase but upkeep and care? In addition, there’s something about purchasing new Radial tires and other standard features that really gives us a sense of pride and pleasure of ownership. And we all know the major difference that putting new tires on your car will make in its overall smooth ride capacity.