Hello, I am new to the board. Don't own a cat as of yet. Looking for the right one. What got me hooked? I use to live in FL. Worked for a bodyshop my uncle owned. Specialized in restoring just about anything. I never will forget Thomas Everling. He brought in this run down, ready for the junk yard Cat. (Cat came in on a flatbed, he came in behind it in a Jag.) A friend of my uncles, so They talked for a bit, while I looked over the car. Saw one badge on it that said XR-7. The interior was shot. Had more dents and holes than swiss cheese. (found out later, that was his first car, from when he was 16.) So, after 3 years, (alot of that was "Miller Time" over time. No Pay, but all the beer you could drink) The car was finished, and we had to drive it back to Mr. Everling. My Uncle had broke his leg. So, I had to drive it. His shop was in Sarasota, and Mr. Everling lived in Orlando. I remember comeing out of downtown Sarasota. siting at a red light, waiting for it to change. When I hear a camaro in the other lane reving his engine. (was obvious he was trying to impress his girl that was in the car with him) I thought I should just let him go. Was not even my car! However, when the light changed, how could I let him go? (being from a small town, its in our blood to street race. it was a reaction, hearing the rezing engine, and i found myself staring at the lights.... i totally forgot i was not in my own car.... or maybe it was the Cat talking to me.... thats my story, and i am sticking to it!) Next thing I know, light changes and I find my foot trying to shove itself through the floorboard! The Cat screamed to life! (never ever in my life expected that from a Merc. Ford, yea... Merc? not in my wildest dreams...) After the merc finally grabed traction, she screamed down main street like someone set her tail on fire, and attached a pole out infront of her, with a full bucket of water attached! I dont think I drove that car slow all the way to the owner. When I got there, and got out of the car. You could still smell the hot rubber from the tires. I thought for sure Mr. Everling was going to be very upset with me ( I would not have blamed him. I was 16, and did something really stupid) He came out, thanked me for bringing the car to him. started to look over the car, and looked at me, and said "You got bit". did not have a clue as to what he was talking about. And my fasination with the car kinda started there. When he gave me a ride back to the shop, he gave me one heck of a ride! However, I did not persue the car. I came back home shortly after that, bought an 84 S-10. and stuffed a v-8 in it. (still have that truck.) Then I see this movie, From Dusk Till Dawn (already a few years old by the time I saw it) In it was a XR-7. The bug bit me all over again. As soon as I saw that car in the movie, i remebered Mr. Everlings Cat. So, Now I want one. But, I liked the one in the movie. Anyone know the year? Mr. Everlings front grills seemed not as wide. Sorry for the long winded post. Just thought it would be easier if you all knew where I was comeing from. So, I am hopeing to own one of these great cars very soon. Just looking for info before hand. And, to know the year of the one in From Dusk Till Dawn. Thanks for your time
Maylar
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